“Healthy Soil” is an effective fungicidal agent that helps cope with various crop diseases spread through seed and soil. Ready-made substrate or soil for greenhouses is often infected with various pathologies. This leads to the death of tender flower seedlings. Strict adherence to the instructions for using the “Healthy Earth” substance will help you cope with the problem.
Description, purpose and active substance
The active ingredients of the drug are carboxin and thiram. 1 liter of product contains 197 grams of these ingredients. The preparative form of the composition is considered to be a water-suspension concentrate. According to the chemical class, the drug belongs to dithiocarbamates. Based on the method of penetration, the product is considered a contact and systemic pesticide.
The principle of action of the drug “Healthy Earth”
The composition successfully eliminates plant pathologies that are fungal in nature and transmitted through soil and planting material. The substance effectively destroys blackleg. It can also be used to combat verticillium wilt and various types of rot.
In prepared soil or greenhouse soil, diseases often accumulate that have a detrimental effect on young seedlings. Adult plants can also become diseased when moved to contaminated soil. Fungicide “Healthy Earth” disinfects the soil and helps suppress fungal spores in the root system. The composition reliably protects plantings from pathologies for about 1 month.
To obtain a ready-made solution, the anti-infection composition in the required volume is placed in water and the amount of the mixture is adjusted to a certain level. In this case, it is recommended to stir the composition all the time. It is important to use the substance immediately. It is not recommended to store the prepared solution.
The main advantages of the drug include:
- effective prevention of root rot;
- long-term protection from pathologies;
- elimination of soil infections in the root area.
Consumption rate and instructions for use of the product
It is recommended to use the “Healthy Earth” product according to the rules.The required volume of the substance should be poured into a container half filled with water, add the fungicide to it and, stirring all the time, bring the working liquid to the required amount. The prepared composition cannot be stored. It is important to use it immediately.
The consumption rate of the substance is given in the table:
| Culture | Pathology | Substance consumption rate | Processing method and application features | Frequency of treatments (waiting period, days) |
| Flower seedlings | Blackleg | 2 milliliters per 1 liter of water | It is recommended to disinfect the soil after planting the seeds by watering. The working fluid consumption is 1 liter per 0.2 square meters. | 1 (-) |
| Potted flowers (except indoors) | Fusarium, verticillium wilt, pythium rot, rhizoctonia rot | 2 milliliters per 1 liter of water | It is necessary to water the soil in pots during the growing season of crops. The cost of working fluid is 1 liter for 1-20 pots - it all depends on their size. | 1 (-) |
| Flower crops | Verticillium wilt, pythium rot, fusarium blight, rhizoctonia rot | 2 milliliters per 1 liter of water | Plants need to be watered during the growing season. For 1 square meter it is worth using 1 liter of working fluid. | 1 (-) |
Precautionary measures
When using the substance, it is important to adhere to the following rules:
- Treat plantings without animals and children.
- Use special clothing and a respirator for work. It is also worth using gloves and rubber boots. After completing spraying, it is recommended to remove protective equipment and take a shower.
- Keep the product away from medications, food, and animal feed. It is recommended to do this in a dry and cool place, out of reach of children and animals.
While using the product, do not drink, eat food, or smoke. You should also not use food containers to make the working solution. At the first symptoms of acute intoxication, it is recommended to stop work and remove the victim from the area of effect of the substance. Then you need to carefully remove clothing and personal protective equipment. It is important to avoid contact of the substance with the skin. After which it is recommended to consult a doctor.
If you accidentally get the product into your body, you should rinse your mouth with water and immediately give the person several glasses of water, mixing it with activated carbon. For 1 kilogram of weight you should use 1 gram of sorbent. Then, by irritating the throat, induce vomiting. This must be done several times until the composition is completely eliminated from the body.
If the composition is inhaled, it is recommended to remove the victim to fresh air. If the drug gets on the skin, it should be removed with a napkin or cotton wool. In this case, do not roughly rub the affected surface. Then you need to wash the contaminated area with soap and water.
If the substance gets on clothing, it should be removed and the areas of likely skin damage should be washed with water. If the composition gets into the eyes, it is recommended to rinse them thoroughly with running water. After first aid, it is important to consult a doctor. In this case, there is no antidote. Experts prescribe symptomatic therapy.
Product compatibility
The instructions for the drug indicate that it should not be combined with other pesticides.
How to store it correctly and for how long?
It is recommended to store the substance away from food, medications and feed. This should be done in a dry and cool place, out of reach of children and animals.The shelf life of the substance is 4 years.
What can be replaced?
Effective analogues of the product include:
- "Vitaros";
- "Vitavax";
- "Healthy Lawn"
“Healthy Soil” is an effective remedy that reliably protects crops from fungal infections transmitted through soil. In order for the composition to be beneficial, you must strictly adhere to the instructions for its use.
