Seed treatments are used for pre-sowing treatment of grain and industrial crop seeds. This treatment is necessary to protect the grain from potential infection or insect damage. Let's look at the composition and formulation of Grandsil Ultra seed treatment, how it works, and the application instructions and dosage. Compatibility and alternatives are also discussed.
What is included in the composition and dosage form
The product contains flutriafol at a concentration of 75 g per liter, tebuconazole at 45 g per liter, and imazalil at 20 g per liter. It is available as a suspension concentrate in 5-liter industrial canisters. It is not available in smaller packaging for personal use.
Manufactured by Inter Group LLC. Classified as a systemic pesticide by its method of penetration, this product has both therapeutic and protective effects.
Purpose and operating principle
Combats intra-seed infections of cereals. It has a rapid therapeutic effect and a long-lasting preventative effect. Flutriafol destroys seed-borne and soil-borne pathogens. The effect lasts up to 2 months. Tebuconazole actively inhibits the growth of mycelium and fungal spores, forming a protective layer on the shoots. Imazalil protects roots from rot and airborne infections. The three substances protect different parts of the plant: leaves, seedlings, and roots, respectively.
Grandsil Ultra penetrates plant tissue during germination and then disperses throughout the plant. This occurs 10-29 days after sowing. It begins to act in the soil on the second day after application. It protects grain and plants from germination until the emergence of the stem and flag leaf.
Instructions for use
Grandsilom Ultra is used for treating spring and winter wheat, spring barley, oats, and winter rye. It is applied before or before sowing. 10 liters of the product are used per ton of seed. The dosage for all crops is 0.4-0.5 liters per ton; for wheat against common smut, 0.4 liters is recommended. Only selected, high-quality seeds, free of impurities and dust, that will be stored before sowing, can be sprayed in advance.
The drug has no waiting period; treatment is carried out only once.
Precautionary measures
When used correctly, Grandsila Ultra solution is non-toxic for seeds and sprouts. It meets hazard class 3, meaning it is low-risk for humans, animals, and bees, but is toxic to fish. When diluting the solution and spraying seeds, wear protective clothing that covers your arms and legs, a respirator, and goggles. Rubber gloves are recommended.
The product is non-toxic, but care should be taken to avoid contact with skin and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse the affected area with clean water. If symptoms of poisoning occur, stop working and perform gastric lavage.
Is compatibility possible?
It can be combined with fungicides and insecticides. For best results, products with similar effects should be mixed, but test the compatibility of the components in a small amount beforehand.
How and how long can it be stored?
Store for 2 years in the original packaging, in a room containing agricultural chemicals. The container should not contain food, drinking water, medications, or animal feed. Maintain normal temperatures and protect from moisture and sunlight. Discard any unused product after the expiration date. Do not store the diluted solution for more than 24 hours; dilute it so that the entire solution is used within 24 hours.
Analogues
The Fulvigrain Seed seed dressing has the same effect on pathogens as Grandsil Ultra; the preparation is effective at low temperatures and enhances root growth.
"Kanonir Ultra" protects plants from ground and soil pests in the early stages of growth.
"Dividend Star Syngenta" protects cereals from smut, mold, and spotting.
"Ultrasil" – against fungi, prevents secondary infection.
Grandsil Ultra is designed to treat grain crops against rust, septoria, powdery mildew, smut, mold, and rot. The three ingredients provide comprehensive protection against soil-borne and seed-borne pathogens and airborne diseases. The solution adheres perfectly to surfaces and does not flake after drying. Grandsil Ultra is effective even against diseases that are difficult to control.
It quickly penetrates seedling tissue, protecting roots in the soil. Its preventative effect continues until the plant is no longer susceptible to disease. It also has a curative effect when infected.
Using a seed treatment is cost-effective because it eliminates plant mortality after planting. Disease incidence is reduced, and costs for plant protection and treatments during the growing season are reduced. As a result, yields increase, and plants enter the growth and harvest season healthy and strong.
