To get a good harvest, you need to understand at least a little about agriculture. One of these aspects is proper weed control. This procedure is labor-intensive, but without it it will not be possible to grow and harvest a good harvest. The herbicide Titus will be an effective assistant in this matter. Let's figure out how to properly use and store this product.
Composition and release form of herbicide Titus
Release form: water-soluble granules. The active component is rimsulfuron (250 g/kg).Sold in 500g units. Helps clear corn, potatoes and tomatoes from weeds.
The main advantage of the substance is its selective action.
Advantages of the drug
It is in great demand among farmers and summer residents because:
- has a wide spectrum of action;
- fully replaces pre-emergence and pre-sowing treatment with herbicides;
- using post-emergence spraying, it prevents the growth of many cereal and dicotyledonous weeds;
- economical;
- is completely absorbed by the plant in three hours, so if there is heavy rain after treatment, it will not affect the effectiveness of spraying;
- has a flexible application pattern;
- easy to use, does not require complex storage and transportation;
- does not harm the soil;
- can be used as a component of tank mixtures.
How the product works
The active substance of Titus destroys the enzyme that all cereal and dicotyledonous weeds have, which leads to the stopping of their growth and rapid death.
Titus gradually increases his activity. Since it is safe for the soil and quickly decomposes in it, new crops can be planted in the treated area after six months.
If a certain crop has died in a certain area, then after treatment with Titus in the same season it can be replanted.
Consumption rate
The consumption of the herbicide depends on the harmful plants it will fight.
On the corn
To clear a hectare of corn from cereal weeds, you need 400-500 g of herbicide. Also, the required amount depends on the degree of overgrowth. To eliminate a small number of weeds, 250 liters per hectare is enough; for a large number, 450 liters will be required.
On tomatoes
To treat a hectare of this crop, 200-350 liters of working solution based on Titus is sufficient.
On potatoes
Processing of potatoes should be carried out after hilling. Per hectare you need to prepare a mixture of 50 g of Titus + 200 ml of Trend.
Preparation of working solution
The herbicide must be diluted with water, mixed well and poured into a sprayer container half filled with water. After the procedure, any manipulations with the cultures can be carried out only after 2 weeks.
Important! Titus should not be used on wet plants.
Instructions for use
The drug should be used on personal plots according to the following scheme.
| Culture | Consumption | When to treat |
| Potato |
Titus 5 g + Trend 20 ml per 30-40 liters of water per 10 acres |
After hilling, when the crop has grown to 20 cm in height |
| Tomatoes | Sown: when 2 leaves appear. You can re-treat after a week or a week and a half.
Seedlings: 6-10 days after planting in open ground. If necessary, you can repeat the processing |
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| Corn | When 1-7 leaves appear on the crop or if the weeds have grown to 15 cm. |
Violation of the instructions will negatively affect the result of spraying.
Precautionary measures
Despite the relative safety of Titus, the following rules must be observed when working with it:
- It is prohibited to use food containers;
- Do not eat or drink while spraying;
- the distance between the spraying site and the nearest hive is 3 km;
- after completing work, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soapy water;
- Animals and birds should not be allowed into the treated area;
- You need to carry out work wearing a mask, gloves and a hat.
If the working solution gets on the skin or mucous membranes, they should be thoroughly rinsed with running water.If after spraying your health has deteriorated significantly, you should drink activated carbon. If shortness of breath develops, you need to sit in the shade for a while.
Storage conditions and periods
The herbicide is valid for 36 months. It is better to store it in a dry, dark place at a temperature of +10-25 degrees.
Analogues of the drug
Tanais is considered the most popular and effective analogue of Titus.
