Trichoderma Verde is a natural product used as a fertilizer for garden and vegetable crops. It has a broad spectrum of action and increases plant yields by 20-30%. It is used in professional farms and at home. It helps enhance crop growth and protect them from diseases and pests.
What is included in the composition and dosage form
Trichoderma Viride is made from a strain of saprophytic fungi belonging to the genus Trichoderma. Saprophytes are parasitic on other myceliums and help destroy pathogens through feeding and reproduction.
The substance is available in liquid and powder form. It contains the following components:
- The active substance is the spores and mycelium of the fungus.
- A soil substrate based on brown peat that is fermented by fungi.
The product is most often produced in powder form. It is used not only for growing plants but also for soaking seeds or improving soil.
Mechanism of action
The product is non-phytotoxic and completely safe for humans and the environment. Saprophytic fungi help control the growth of rhizosphere microflora. They have a beneficial effect on plant metabolism, strengthen crop immunity, and promote the development of strong roots.
Even with a single application, the product provides long-lasting protection. When applied early in the season, the active ingredient remains on plant roots and remains viable throughout the growing season.
Saprophytes help to cope with pathogens of fungal diseases that affect fruits and foliage.
Spraying with a Trichoderma-based product helps prevent damage from powdery mildew, brown spot, and downy mildew.
When using the fungicide externally, spraying is done at 10-day intervals. Foliar application is more of a preventative measure. The product can be combined with chemical fungicides. However, the substance does not have a cumulative effect.
Purpose
Trichoderma Verde can be used to treat and prevent the following pathologies:
- vascular bacteriosis;
- blackleg;
- Alternaria;
- tracheomycotic wilt;
- mucous bacteriosis;
- downy mildew;
- root rot.
Instructions for use
When using the product, it's important to follow the instructions. The product can be applied at various stages of crop growth and added to the soil to enrich it. It also reduces the number of pathogens in the soil. It's important to follow these guidelines:
- To treat seeds, soak them in a 2% solution a day before sowing. You can also sprinkle a small amount of powder on them without mixing it with water.
- Before planting, seedlings can be dipped in a mixture of soil, humus, water, and powder. It is recommended to mix the first three components in a ratio of 2:1:5. Add 5 grams of powder to the resulting mixture. When planting seedlings in open soil, pour a small amount of a 2% solution of the preparation into the holes. You can also sprinkle a small amount of dry powder into the holes.
- A standard working solution can be used for vegetable crops. It is recommended to prepare it according to the instructions. The first application is carried out after two leaves appear. Subsequently, the solution is applied at intervals of 2-3 weeks. This helps prevent the development of diseases. It is best to apply the solution in damp weather, after rain. It can also be applied in the evening after sunset. It is important that the temperature is at least 18 degrees Celsius.
- The product is highly effective when growing potatoes. It should be applied during planting, after the first sprouts appear, during budding, and after flowering.
- Indoor plants shouldn't be treated with the solution too frequently. They're not as susceptible to disease as outdoor plants. Trichoderma Verde can be used when repotting and fertilizing. It's also useful in the summer when bringing flowers onto the balcony.
Safety precautions
When using the substance, it is imperative to adhere to safety rules:
- It is recommended to use protective equipment when performing work. Wear goggles, gloves, a mask, or a respirator.
- When working with the solution, wear protective clothing only. Thick fabric clothing is also acceptable for this purpose.
- After completing watering or spraying, you must wash your face and hands with soap.
- After using the substance, the container in which it was located should be treated with disinfectants.
Trichoderma Verde is considered a relatively safe product. However, it's best to avoid contact of drops of the solution with skin and mucous membranes. If this happens, rinse the affected areas with running water. If particles of the solution get into the nasopharynx, rinse it with water.
Is compatibility possible?
Trichoderma Verde can be combined with various medications, with the exception of those containing copper and mercury. It should also not be combined with substances containing metarizin spore strains.
How and how long can it be stored?
Depending on the dosage form and manufacturer, the shelf life of the drug can range from 9 months to 1.5 years. Store the packaged substance in a cool place. The prepared working solution should be kept at a temperature of 4-6 degrees Celsius. Under these conditions, it can retain its potency for 2 months.
What to replace it with
Instead of Trichoderma Verde, the following products can be used:
- Planriz;
- "Azotofit";
- Gaupsin;
- "Riverm".
Trichoderma Verde is an effective natural remedy that provides significant benefits to plants. It reliably protects crops from diseases and pests and promotes increased yields.