Zircon is a universal product that regulates plant growth, promotes root formation, and improves flowering and fruiting. This product is a phytohormone with a complex effect on plants. Using Zircon on plants increases their resistance to disease. It is recommended for use throughout the entire life cycle of crops.
Description of the product
The product can hardly be called a fertilizer, as it doesn't enrich the soil with any useful substances. Essentially, the product is a growth stimulant or a beneficial additive that promotes crop growth and development at the cellular level.
The product has a pale yellow or greenish tint and a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is sold in various containers, ranging from 1 to 20 liters. When mixed with water, it produces a slight foam.
Purpose and composition
Zircon is a completely harmless product containing herbal ingredients. The main natural component is purple echinacea. The active ingredient is hydroxycinnamic acids.
This composition promotes the growth and development of stems and roots, protecting crops from stress factors and diseases. It can be used in combination with various vitamins and nutrients.
The product can be used to prepare seeds for planting and to fertilize the soil during fruit growth. Its effect on the seed coat increases moisture absorption by 2.5 times. It also promotes growth, rapid emergence, and seedling development. Subsequently, biomass increases and root formation occurs.
The product also helps accelerate flowering and increase the number of flowers. Zircon helps prevent premature flower shedding.
Mechanism of operation
Zircon is considered a fairly useful product. However, it's important to dilute it correctly. This will allow the composition to work simultaneously in several ways:
- Stimulate the growth and development of the root system, reduce the rooting time in open soil.
- Strengthen plants. The substance helps crops cope much better with the lack of water, light, and heat. It also helps manage excess water, light, and heat.
- Enhance immunity to certain diseases and bacterial microorganisms. The product makes plants resistant to scab, rot, late blight, and bacterial blight.
- Improve the taste of fruits and double the yield of plants.
- Reduce the content of heavy metals in vegetables and fruits.
- Accelerate ripening by 1-2 weeks.
Terms of Use
Zircon must be used according to the instructions. Overfeeding the crops is strictly prohibited. It's better to use a lower concentration, but more frequently. For every 10 liters of water, you only need 10 milliliters of Zircon, which is equivalent to approximately 40 drops. If the mixture separates, shake the ampoule vigorously.
For indoor flowers
The growth regulator can be used to treat indoor plants. "Zircon" should be applied before planting seeds or cuttings. Soak them in the solution for 14-16 hours. To prepare it, use 40 drops of the product per 1 liter of water. When planting bulbs, leave them in the solution for 24 hours.
For watering or spraying, make a solution of 4 drops of Zircon and 1 liter of water.
For garden crops
The product can be used on seedlings and garden plants during the growing season. Proper dilution is essential. It's best to spray plants in the morning on a calm day. Treatment is most often carried out in the spring. However, the product is sometimes also used in the fall. The following dosages should be followed:
- For cucumbers, tomatoes, and eggplants, prepare a solution of 4 drops of the product per 1 liter of warm water. Apply after transplanting, when the first leaves appear, and at the beginning of flowering.
- Zucchini, watermelon, and melon are treated when the first shoots and buds appear. The recommended dosage is 4 drops per 3 liters of water.
- To treat root vegetables, use 6-8 drops of Zircon per 10 liters of water. They should be sprayed when the first shoots appear. Potatoes are an exception. To treat them, make a solution of 13 drops of the product per 10 liters of water. Apply the solution when buds and sprouts appear.
- Garden flowers should be sprayed with a solution of 4 drops of the product per 1 liter of water. This should be done during the active growth stage and during budding.
- Berries require a solution of 15 drops of "Zircon" per 10 liters of water. This treatment is only applied during the bud formation stage.
- Apple and pear trees should be sprayed with a solution of 4 drops of the product per 1 liter of water. This should be done during the budding stage and a couple of weeks after the blossoms fall.
- For conifers, a solution of 4 drops of the product per 1 liter of water is required. This solution is used to treat conifer seedlings.
Potential harm and safety precautions
Zircon is considered environmentally friendly, harmless to pets, and insects. It doesn't accumulate in water or soil, doesn't alter their composition, and is non-toxic. However, safety precautions are still required:
- Wear a mask, goggles, and gloves when working. After finishing, thoroughly wash your body and clothes.
- It is prohibited to keep and use the product near food and drinks.
- Smoking is prohibited when using the product.
- If Zircon spills, immediately cover it with sand or clay. Then sweep the mixture thoroughly and wash the floor.
Is compatibility possible?
The drug is stable in aqueous-alcoholic solutions with physiologically acceptable pH values. However, alkaline pH values exceeding 7.6 are not recommended.
When evaluating Zircon's effectiveness in vineyards, it was found to be compatible with insecticides and fungicides. On sugar beets, the compound can be combined with betanol herbicides. When treating white cabbage, the compound is combined with the insecticide Karate.
Storage conditions
The product should be stored in a dry, dark place at a temperature no higher than 25°C (77°F). It should not be stored near food or medications. Keep the product out of the reach of children and animals. The product has a shelf life of 3 years.
What to replace it with
"Zircon" can be replaced with the following substances:
- Epin-Extra is considered a phytohormone. It can be used to strengthen the immune system and prevent bacterial infections.
- "Heteroaxin" - increases plant growth rates.
- Novosil is considered a natural immunomodulatory agent. It is made from fir needles.
- "Agate" – the active ingredients of this product are considered to be deactivated viruses and bacteria. This composition helps make plants more resistant to pathogens.
Zircon is a natural product and is considered safe for both humans and plants. For effective use, it's important to follow the instructions. Excessive use will only harm plants. Furthermore, it's important to follow safety precautions when handling the immunomodulator.
