Plants need to be fertilized in order to get a good harvest. Top dressings are root and non-root. In the first case, useful substances are absorbed by the root system, in the second - by the leaves. Then they are transmitted throughout the plant. Usually use both types. One of the most effective foliar supplements is Plantafol. He has another name - "Planter". It is chosen so that it is in tune with Italian.
Destination
Why do we need the Italian drug Plantafol? Instructions for use indicate that it is intended for foliar feeding of plants during the growing season. Is he:
- accelerates plant growth;
- increases their resistance to adverse climatic conditions;
- improves the size and quality of the fruit.
Description of the drug
Plantafol is a chemically pure complex fertilizer. It contains a large amount of nitrogen in the amide form, phosphorus and potassium. Trace elements, which are also part of the drug, are in chelated form (EDTA). This contributes to the rapid absorption by plants of active substances. Fertilizer is completely soluble in water. Nitrogen acts as a humidifier, reduces the surface tension of the leaves. Therefore, it is easier for beneficial substances to penetrate into the plant.
It looks like a white crystalline powder.
When to apply
When can Plantafol be used? Instructions for use indicate that it can be used throughout the growing season.
Plantafol foliar application serves as an excellent addition to the root. It is used when there is a need to urgently feed the plants with certain elements. This can happen during a shortage or excess of moisture, after freezing, during intense heat in the summer.
Plantafol is used if the roots cannot supply the beneficial substances to the rest of the plant.
This can happen:
- if the soil is too cold, very dense due to excessive moisture or dryness;
- the roots of the plant are weak;
- inappropriate pH;
- the soil is infected with viruses;
- nutrients do not enter the soil.
Non-root spraying is carried out in small doses, the substance goes directly to the leaves, and not to the ground.
Benefits of the drug
- High concentration of nutrients.
- It can be used at any stage of plant development.
- Due to the fast solubility of the drug, it is convenient to use in small-volume sprayers.
- Thanks to the adhesive, the solution adheres well to the surface of the sheet.
- After application, no plaque remains on the leaves.
- It can be used together with pesticides, and diluted to a concentration of 2 g / l - with calcium nitrate, calcium brexil.
- The composition of the drug does not include chlorine and sodium.
- The solution has a low electrical conductivity.
Drug labeling
Depending on the percentage of basic elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), its scope changes. Therefore, such indicators indicate the packaging, writing down a series of numbers in exactly this sequence. When buying a drug, you can quickly determine for what period of a plant's life it is intended.
- “Plantafol 30.10.10” instructions for use recommends use at the beginning of the growing season to accelerate plant growth. After all, the nitrogen content here exceeds the other elements.
- Plantafol 10.54.10 contains 10 percent nitrogen and potassium. Most in the preparation of phosphorus. It promotes the formation of strong roots. " Plantafol" 10.54.10 "instructions for use recommends use before flowering and during the formation of fruits. Plants treated with Plantafol have a large number of buds and bloom profusely.
- "Plantafol 5.15.45", the instructions for use advise use during pouring and ripening of fruits. It prevents the lodging of crops, the development of diseases. Helps plants survive high temperatures with the least loss.
- "Plantafol 20.20.20" application instruction offers for fruit growth. But the same composition can be used in any of the phases of development. In this preparation, all the basic elements are balanced.
- Plantafol 0.25.50 Ovary is intended for the abundant formation of the ovary and the proper development of the fruit.
Composition
In addition to the main components, the composition includes:
- Ions of nitrates NO 3 , from 3 to 5 percent. Only the drug “10.54.10” does not contain them.
- Ammonium cation NH 4 is present in all species, except Plantafol 5.15.45, in an amount of 2 to 8 units. Most of all it is in the form of "10.54.10".
- The amino groups NH 2 in the preparation “Plantafol 10/30/10” 24 units, in “5.15.45” it is not at all.
- Phosphoric anhydride in the form "10.54.10" is most, 54 units.
- Potassium oxide K 2 O most of all in the preparation "5.15.45".
- Trace elements boron, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper. Everything except boron is chelated.
Plantafol application rates
The instruction for use recommends making Plantafol when growing winter wheat and barley at a rate of 2 kg / ha in the following sequence:
- In the fall, at the beginning of tillering, the form "5.15.45".
- In the spring, start with "10.54.10",
- In the phase of getting into the tube, use Plantafol 20.20.20.
- After the appearance of spikelets - "10.54.10".
Spring wheat and barley for fodder are treated twice with the preparation Plantafol 20.20.20.
For corn “Plantafol”, the instructions for use advise to apply in the phase of 5 sheets using the form “10.54.10”, in the phase of 8 leaves - the form “20.20.20”. Concentration - up to 2 kg / ha.
Sugar beets are processed 3 times. Twice “Plantafol 20.20.20” - at the stage of 8 sheets and during the closing of the rows. When the aisles are covered with leaves, apply “5.15.45”.
With the form “20.20.20” peas are fertilized at the beginning of budding, flax in the herringbone and bud formation phase.
For all these crops, the norm is from one and a half to two kilograms per hectare. But sometimes it can be increased even up to 10 kg / ha.
Fertilizing fruit crops
The consumption rates for processing trees are slightly higher than for cereals and legumes.
For apple trees and pears, this is from 2.5 to 4 kg / ha.
"Plantafol" instructions for use for grapes suggests using in the amount of 3 kilograms, for raspberries and strawberries you need from 2.5 to 3.6 kg / ha. There are two treatments, immediately after flowering and before the appearance of berries.
It is possible to process with a sprayer with nozzles of any type.
Feeding vegetables
For feeding tomatoes, salads, all kinds of pumpkin, the norm is from 2.5 kg / ha. Cabbage and potatoes require a little less, from 2 kg / ha. Cabbage is treated with the drug once, potatoes - three times.
Spraying should be done no more than once a week.
Solution concentration
To achieve a positive effect on 100 l of water, it is necessary to use from 150 to 200 g of the drug in greenhouses, in open ground - from 250 to 300 g.
Flowers and decorative deciduous plants are fed by dissolving 15-20 g per bucket of water. Processing is carried out every 2 weeks.
Coniferous ornamental shrubs are fed in the summer once a week.
Rules for working with the drug
- Do not pour the Plantafol solution into a ready-to-use pesticide. This can lead to sediment formation.
- If you prepare the tank mixture for spraying, "Plantafol" make the first.
- The product must be poured immediately onto the grid. Then pour water.
- A good result is the combination of Plantafol with Brexil and other drugs of the manufacturer.
- If the water is hard, it is advisable to use an acidity regulator.
- It is better to carry out processing in the morning or in the evening.
- After work, the sprayer is washed with a solution of hydrochloric acid. Then rinse with clean water.
Storage conditions
Plantafol is packaged in waterproof vacuum packaging. Comes with reduced humidity. Therefore, the drug does not cake during storage.
The product is packaged in packages of 1 kg. There are 12 such packages in one box. There are packages in 5 kg bags. There are 4 pieces in a box.
You can buy a bag of 25 kg.
Reviews
Users respond positively about fertilizer. They say that “Plantafol Flowering Blaster. 10.54.10 ”stimulates the abundant appearance of buds, which is especially necessary for flower growers before exhibitions.
Plantafol 0.25.50 Ovary is noted, which ensures the formation of a large number of fruits and their proper development.
As soon as the seedlings have 4-6 leaves, you can feed them using Plantafol. Instructions for use for seedlings suggests that the tool helps to actively develop the roots and the entire plant. This effect is confirmed by users.
Can Plantafol accelerate fruit ripening? Instructions for use, reviews indicate that "Plantafol 5.15.45" not only provides early ripening of fruits, but also extends their shelf life. He makes flowers brighter and more beautiful.
Some gardeners do not like to fertilize plants with a sprayer. It is not very convenient to use the room. They apply the plantafol solution under the root. And they notice a positive effect. Some plants begin to bloom after applying the drug in this way.
Users apply Plantafol 5.15.45 after tying a second brush on tomatoes and grapes. A pronounced positive effect is noted.
Users compare Plantafol and Master. They say that these two drugs are similar in effect to plants. But the Italian product is distinguished by the presence of an adhesive. This simplifies the use of the drug, increases the strength of its effect on plants.