Instructions for use and composition of the fungicide Koside, application rates and analogues

In gardens and vegetable plots, the main pests are bacteria and insects. Farmers use highly effective products to combat them. For the prevention and treatment of potatoes, onions, tomatoes, grapes, and fruit trees, they use the modern fungicide "Coside," which is effective against a wide range of diseases. The instructions for use of the fungicide "Coside" contain information on its use and application rates.

Composition, existing forms of release and purpose

It belongs to the class of inorganic substances. The active ingredient is copper hydroxide, at a concentration of 350 grams per kilogram. It is produced as water-dispersible granules. The product is packaged in individual containers of 5 to 100 grams for use by private farms. For large industrial farms, manufacturers offer 1.5-10 kilogram packages.

This fungicide is intended for the prevention and treatment of fungal diseases. It is used to treat:

• grapes;
• tomato;
• potatoes;
• Luke;
• strawberries;
• fruit trees.

Mode of action

After spraying crops with the pesticide "Coside," it creates a continuous film, preventing pathogens from penetrating. Small crystals of metallic copper remain on the leaf surface. The product's effect lasts for two weeks. When exposed to water, copper ions are released and activated against pathogenic microflora.

Advantages

Gardeners and vegetable growers praise the product's ease of use. Among the advantages of "Kosaid" are:

• high efficiency against bacterial and fungal pathogens;
• high concentration of bioactive copper;
• the multifaceted effect minimizes the risk of pathogens becoming accustomed to the drug;
• the chemical is resistant to moisture and is not washed off by rain;
• economical consumption;
• belongs to low-toxic substances;
• quickly dissolves in water, does not spray to the sides;
• compatible with most pesticides.

The fungicide has gained popularity among farmers due to its wide range of applications and the ability to be used on most types of crops.

Flaws

The disadvantages of this product include the fact that it only protects plants on the surface, since the working solution does not penetrate the structure of the leaves, but remains as a film on the outer part.

At temperatures above +26 degrees, the solution leaves burns on plant leaves.

Rules for preparing the working mixture

Prepare the solution before use. Add the required amount of dry mixture to the container and dissolve in clean water. Pour the solution into the sprayer tank, and with the mixer running, add water until the desired volume is reached. Stir the mixture again.

Peach

The crop is treated twice per season. The first spraying is done during bud break, using 60 grams of the solution diluted in water. The second treatment is done during the green cone stage, using 25 grams of powder. The application rate of the working solution is 1,000 liters per 100 square meters of area. The final treatment is done one month before harvest.

Strawberry

"Coside" helps combat spotting. Dissolve 20 grams of granules in 10 liters of water. Apply the resulting solution to plants no more than three times. The first spraying should be done before flowering. The interval between treatments is two weeks.

Potato

The crop is susceptible to late blight and early blight. To prevent these diseases, apply preventative treatments every 10-12 days during the growing season. Apply 50 grams of the solution per 10 liters of water. Up to four treatments per season are permitted. The final spraying should be done two weeks before harvest. The solution consumption rate is 200-400 liters per hectare.

Tomatoes

The fungicide "Coside" protects crops from late blight and early blight. Preventative spraying is carried out during the growing season. The next treatment is carried out 7-12 days later. Prepare a solution at a rate of 50 grams of granules per 10 liters of water. To treat 1 hectare of land, 200-400 liters of liquid are required.

Apple

The product guarantees crop protection against scab and brown spot. Up to four sprayings per season are permitted. Preventative measures are carried out when buds swell. The second treatment is carried out after bud separation. Subsequent treatments are carried out at two-week intervals. Use 25-30 grams of the product per 10 liters of water. To spray 1 hectare of area, 1,000 liters of solution are required.

Onion

To prevent downy mildew, use a solution made from 50 grams of fungicide and 10 liters of water. Apply up to four times at two-week intervals.

The last event is carried out no later than 2 weeks before harvesting the fruits.

Grape

Mildew and gray mold affect the plant. To prevent the disease, spray during the growing season, with subsequent treatments at intervals of 7-12 days. Dilute 30 grams of the product in 10 liters of water. Apply at a rate of 600-1000 liters per hectare.

Instructions for use

To treat the area with the fungicide "Coside," choose dry, cloudy weather with no precipitation. Timing and application periods are described for each crop. Spraying apple trees during the flowering period is prohibited. The first spraying is carried out as a preventative measure during the growing season. Subsequent treatments are carried out every 7 to 12 days. Manual and mechanized work can be carried out 3 days after treatment.

Safety precautions

When working with the fungicide "Coside", observe standard safety precautions:

• put on protective clothing, glasses, a respirator and a headdress;
• If the pesticide comes into contact with the skin, wash with plenty of water and soap;
• In case of poisoning, the victim is given activated charcoal and sent to the hospital.

Degree of toxicity

The product is classified as a low-hazard substance for humans. It has a medium hazard class for insects and aquatic life.

Possible compatibility

The chemical is compatible with most pesticides. It should not be used with organophosphorus pesticides, or with products based on fosetyl aluminum or thiram. It should not be used in tank mixes with acidic substances.

Storage rules and shelf life

Store the pesticide away from feed and other food products, in a separate room. The shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture.

Similar means

The following are analogs of "Cosaithe":

• "Cupid";
• "Meteor";
• "Mercury".

The fungicide "Coside" is a highly effective, versatile product for protecting crops in gardens and vegetable patches. This popular product offers numerous advantages, making it a popular choice among farmers.