Fungicide Champion: instructions for use, mechanism of action, consumption rates

To avoid mass contamination of cultivated crops with fungal and bacterial diseases, it is worth carrying out preventive treatment in advance using the “Champion” fungicide, having carefully studied the instructions for use. A highly effective drug is guaranteed to protect plants from a wide range of infections and ensure a high-quality harvest.

Content

Composition, release form and purpose of the product
Mechanism of action of the fungicide
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug "Champion"
Consumption rate for different plants
How to prepare a working solution
Instructions for use
Precautions when working with the drug
Degree of toxicity
Compatibility with other substances
Storage conditions and periods
Similar means

Composition, release form and purpose of the product

The drug is available in the form of soluble granules or powder in small packages of 25, 30, 60 or 250 grams. If necessary, you can purchase a large paper bag or a plastic bottle weighing 10 kg. The main component contained in the fungicide is copper hydroxide, the amount of which is 77%. The product also contains a special substance, due to which the working solution sticks to the leaves and does not drain.

Mechanism of action of the fungicide

The fungicide does not penetrate the plant cells, but remains on the surface in a thin layer. It is this that prevents fungal pathogens and bacterial pathogens from penetrating into cultivated plants and developing.

Copper, which is part of the “Champion” fungicide, contacts the cells of fungi and bacteria, penetrates them, stops protein synthesis and interacts with metals, forming chelate compounds, which provokes metabolic disorders and death.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug "Champion"

The “Champion” fungicide has proven itself as an effective and high-quality product due to a number of advantages:

guaranteed protection of many plant species from fungal and bacterial infections in the first stages;
the ability to use to create mixtures with other substances;
low toxicity to insects and animals;
has a positive effect on the growth and development of all plants without restrictions;
reliable protection against night frosts down to -5 degrees;
economical consumption.

In addition to its positive qualities, the drug has significant disadvantages that are important to consider when choosing:

low resistance to precipitation, after heavy rain the effect of the drug stops and re-irrigation is required;
not suitable for the treatment of diseases, only for preventive purposes;
protects the culture only on the surface, the components are not able to penetrate the cells;
the possibility of resistance cannot be excluded;
It is not recommended to use the product for spraying hydrobiont plants.

Important! In the later stages of the disease, the drug is not used, since it is designed for use at the first signs of damage.

Consumption rate for different plants

At grape and peach processing consumption rate of the composition per 1 sq. m varies from 0.1 to 0.3 g. Tomato, potato and hops need a larger dose - from 0.2 to 0.35 g. To prevent scab in apples, the maximum dose should be used - 0.35 g.

The consumption of the working staff is 100 liters per 1 sq. m. The time of protective action depends on precipitation, its frequency, and quantity.

How to prepare a working solution

You must carefully read the instructions for the drug and adhere to the indicated dosages.

To prepare a universal solution, it is recommended to dissolve 30 g of fungicide in 10 liters of water.

Instructions for use

Treatment should be carried out in the morning or evening hours in the absence of strong wind and rain, if the temperature does not exceed 20 degrees, and the likelihood of precipitation is not high.

Important! If temperatures are above 25 degrees, spraying should be abandoned, as it can cause burns on the foliage.

The procedure is carried out with a fresh solution, the leaf plate is processed from both the upper and lower parts. The method and time of irrigation depends on the type of crop and its disease.

Culture	Disease	Processing method	Possible amount of irrigation per season
Grape	Mildew	The first spraying is after the vine reaches 25 cm, at temperatures above 10 degrees, subsequent sprayings - after the flowering process with an interval of 10 days	4
Peach	Leaf curl	Carry out only once at the time of bud formation or in the fall before massive leaf fall	1
Tomatoes, potatoes	Macrosporiasis, late blight	Spray the plant at intervals of 10 days	3
Hop	Downy mildew	Treat foliage at intervals of 8-10 days	4
Apple tree	Scab	The first irrigation is at the time of bud break in the spring; between subsequent procedures, take breaks of 10 days.	5

After spraying, harvesting can only be done after 15 days (apples, hops), 20 days (tomatoes, potatoes), 1 month (peaches, grapes).

Precautions when working with the drug

Fungicide "Champion" is not a toxic drug, but additional precautions are necessary. Avoid inhalation of the product and contact with skin and eyes.

Carry out the treatment in overalls, using a respirator and goggles to protect the skin and mucous membranes. After finishing treatment, wash your hands and face thoroughly with soap.

If ingested, take activated charcoal, empty your stomach and seek help from a doctor, providing the drug label.

Degree of toxicity

The product is non-phytotoxic and safe for pollinating insects and animals. Fungicide "Champion" is characterized by a reduced degree of danger to human health.

Compatibility with other substances

You cannot combine the “Champion” fungicide in tank mixtures with pesticides that contain fosetyl aluminum, thiram, and sulfur. The drug is not effective in combination with acid-based products.

Before use, be sure to perform a compatibility test.

Storage conditions and periods

Store the “Champion” fungicide in its original packaging, separate from food and medicine, in a locked place inaccessible to children. The optimal temperature is from 5 to 12 degrees.