Broad Spectrum is a fungicide that protects gardens and vegetable gardens from dangerous fungi. This low-toxic drug fights pathogens, mainly at the initial stage of infection. The fungicidal agent does not penetrate into the plants. It inhibits the development of fungi that have settled on the leaves and fruits of garden and vegetable crops. The American-made drug has several domestic analogues.
Description and features of the drug
Broad Spectrum fungicide, made in America, is used to protect gardens and vegetable gardens from fungal diseases. Sold as a concentrated suspension in plastic cans and bottles.
Composition and mechanism of action
The active substance of this fungicidal agent is chlorothalonil, that is, chlorothalonil (content in the preparation is 12.5%). This component of the chloronitrile class fights mold and powdery mildew. The substance also has acaricidal and bactericidal properties.
The drug is available in the form of a suspension concentrate and before use is diluted with water in the dosage specified in the instructions. The fungicidal agent affects fungi only through direct contact.
Purpose
Broad Spectrum is used to combat anthracnose, leaf rot, rust, downy and powdery mildew, spotting, late blight, and leaf curl. The fungicidal agent can be used to treat vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, onions), fruit crops and ornamental plants. Broad Spectrum prevents and treats fungal diseases in the garden. The protection period for plants treated with this fungicide is 7-14 days.
Broad Spectrum is used in the complex fight against various fungal diseases. This is a product that can be used to treat plants if previous fungicides did not help.
Compatibility with other tools
Broad Spectrum can be used in conjunction with other fungicides, insecticides and acaricides.It is prohibited to use the drug with oil-based or after oil-based pesticides. The fungicidal agent can be used in tank mixtures.
Advantages and disadvantages
Consumption rates and instructions for use
Broad Spectrum consumption table:
| Culture | Disease | Consumption rate
for 20 sq. meters |
When is spraying carried out? | Number of treatments (interval) |
| Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers | Late blight, spotting | 4-6 teaspoons per 4 liters of water | During the growing season, when signs of damage appear or for prevention | 3 times (7-10 days) |
| Potato | Alternaria, late blight | 4 teaspoons per 4 liters of water | During the growing season, when symptoms of the disease appear (can be used for preventive purposes) | 3 times (7-10 days) |
| Onion (not on a feather) | Downy mildew | 6-8 teaspoons per 4 liters of water | For preventive and therapeutic purposes during the growing season | 3 times (7-10 days) |
| Corn | Rust | 5 teaspoons per 4 liters of water | During the growing season | 2 times (7-10 days) |
| Fruit trees | Rot, scab, spotting | 6-10 teaspoons per 4 liters of water | During the growing season | 3 times (10 days) |
The fungicide is diluted with water on the day of plant treatment. The solution is irrigated on both sides of the leaves and the fruits are completely sprayed. This remedy acts on fungi only by direct contact with them. It is important to irrigate all parts of the plant with a fungicidal solution, leaving no untreated areas.
In case of severe fungal diseases or in case of frequent rains, the interval between treatments can be 7 days.
It is not recommended to irrigate the garden in hot or rainy weather. It is forbidden to spray wilting plants. Vegetables, fruits, leaves, and tops treated with fungicide should not be given to animals. Plants are treated in dry (not rainy) and windless weather. Spray the crops using a special sprayer with a fine spray. The last treatment is carried out 20 days before harvest. It is forbidden to spray crops more than 3 times per season. Do not exceed the norm specified in the instructions.
Precautions during operation
Do not ingest or inhale vapors from Broad Spectrum solution. When working with this fungicidal agent, you need to wear a suit, mask, and rubber gloves. The drug may cause an allergic reaction if it comes into contact with mucous membranes or skin. In this case, the contaminated areas should be washed with clean water. If ingested, drink several glasses of water, induce vomiting (if directed by a doctor) and take an adsorbent.
It is forbidden to store or pour the remaining solution into water bodies. The fungicidal agent is not allowed to be sprayed during the active summer of bees. The drug must be used within 3 years from the date of manufacture. It is prohibited to store Broad Spectrum together with food products.
Analogs
Preparations containing chlorothalonil have long been known to large and small farms. Domestic analogues of Broad Spectrum are the fungicides Banko and Talant. Preparations with chlorothalonil protect the garden from a wide range of fungal diseases.
Reviews
Grigory, 55 years old: “I use Broad Spectrum fungicide to protect garden and vegetable plants at the same time.This contact-action preparation does not cause leaf burns; it can be used even in May, after the planted seeds begin to grow and the sprouts reach a height of 15 cm. I recommend it to everyone.”
Alina Egorovna, summer resident: “I liked Broad Spectrum. The fungicide protects my vegetables and fruits from rot, stains, and mold. I spray my garden and vegetable garden with it three times a season. The first time was at the end of May, for prevention.”
