The use of Epin helps stimulate the development of crops and cope with negative factors that cause many diseases. The product has a complex effect and can be used to solve various problems. It belongs to the steroid phytohormones and has pronounced antibacterial properties. In order for the substance to give the desired effect, it is important to strictly follow the instructions for its use.
- Composition and release form of the biostimulant "Epin"
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Operating principle and scope
- For vegetables
- For bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers
- For potatoes
- For cabbage
- For eggplants and radishes
- For onion sets
- For flowers
- For seedlings
- Safety precautions for use
- Compatibility with other substances
- Terms and conditions of storage
- Analogs
Composition and release form of the biostimulant "Epin"
"Epin" is an innovative product that has immunomodulatory and immunostimulating properties. The substance is a steroidal phytohormone. Moreover, it has an antibacterial effect and is actively used for plants. Since 2003, the drug was named "Epin Extra".
The active substance of the drug is epibrassinolide. 1 liter of the drug contains 25 grams of the active ingredient. The composition is sold in ampoules, which contain 1 milliliter of the drug. Before use, it is recommended to mix it with water - settled, melt or rain.
Advantages and disadvantages
The drug has many advantages:
- significant acceleration of germination of seed material, bulbs and tubers;
- improved rooting of cuttings and seedlings;
- activation of root development;
- accelerating fruit ripening and increasing yield parameters;
- increasing resistance to diseases and parasites;
- protection of plants from the influence of stress factors - temperature fluctuations, frost, heat, heavy precipitation;
- stimulation of shoot formation in old crops;
- reducing the amount of pesticides, nitrates and heavy metals in fruits.
At the same time, Epin also has some disadvantages. These include the following:
- no effect on parasites - when soil or plants are infected by pests, you need to use insecticides;
- the risk of destruction of useful substances under the influence of light - it is recommended to keep the composition in a dark and cool place;
- negative impact of an alkaline environment - boiled or neutralized water should be used to prepare the solution.
Operating principle and scope
It is important to use the drug according to the rules. It is better to use the composition in the evening, since under the influence of light its active components are destroyed. Also, do not use alkaline liquids to prepare the working solution. If there are doubts about the quality of water, it is recommended to add a little citric acid to the composition. To do this, take 1 gram of citric acid per 10 liters of water.
When using a solution, it is important to ensure that the bulk of the substance gets onto the crop and not into the soil. You should not process the plantings very often. It is recommended to do this at intervals of 10-12 days.
For vegetables
"Epin" helps strengthen the immunity of crops and improve fruit formation. Vegetable crops should be treated before flowering begins and immediately after it ends. To increase the germination of seeds, they should be soaked in Epin solution.
As a rule, approximately 5 liters of solution are required per 1 acre of beds. To make a working liquid, it is recommended to mix 1 ampoule of the drug with 5 liters of water.
For bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers
When using the product for these crops, the instructions for use must be strictly followed. Soak the seeds in a solution with a concentration of 0.05%. To do this, you need to take 2 drops of the substance per 100 milliliters of water. Planting material should be kept in solution for 2-4 hours. In this case, the water should be at room temperature.
When growing plants in seedlings, it is recommended to use a working solution with a concentration of 0.02%. The composition is applied before planting plants in a permanent place and 10-12 days after that. The following treatments are performed several days before flowering and 2 days after its completion.
For potatoes
For the first time, fertilizer is applied before planting tubers in the ground. To do this, it is recommended to mix 1 ampoule of Epin and a glass of water to obtain a solution with a concentration of 0.4%. This volume will be enough for 50 kilograms of potatoes. It is recommended to process the tubers in a dark place. Potatoes should be in the solution for 4-5 hours.
For cabbage
The drug can be soaked in a solution with a concentration of 0.05% for 4-5 hours. For 10 grams of seeds, you should use 10 milliliters of solution. Before planting the bushes in a permanent place, they need to be treated with a working solution with a concentration of 0.02%.
To strengthen the immunity of plants, they need to be watered with the product at the stage of head formation. At the same time, 2.5 liters of liquid should be used per 1 hundred square meters.
For eggplants and radishes
For the first time, a growth stimulator is used before planting the seed. It needs to be soaked for 3 hours in a solution of the drug with a concentration of 0.05%.
For onion sets
First, the bulbs are soaked in the mixture before planting. For this purpose, a composition with a concentration of 0.05% is used. The second time, spraying is carried out at the stage of appearance of 3 true leaves. At this time, it is worth using a solution with a concentration of 0.02%. 1 acre requires 3.5 liters of solution.
For flowers
The composition helps strengthen the immunity of plants, makes them more decorative, and increases the duration of flowering. The use of "Epin" is possible even at the stage of soaking the seeds. To do this, it is important to dilute the product correctly. So, 4 drops of the drug are used per 100 milliliters of water. To treat the bulbs, use a solution with a concentration of 0.05%.
“Epin” can also be used when replanting indoor flowers. In this case, the bushes need to be sprayed immediately after moving to a new container.
For seedlings
To feed seedlings, the solution is used before planting, a day before moving into the soil or after planting. To prepare it, it is recommended to mix 14 drops of the product with 200 milliliters of water.
Safety precautions for use
When treating plants with Epin, it is recommended to use protective agents. During the procedure it is forbidden to drink, eat, or smoke. After completing work, wash your face and hands with soap. You also need to rinse your mouth with water.
Compatibility with other substances
"Epin" can be combined with most other drugs - fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers. The only exceptions are products that have an alkaline reaction.
Terms and conditions of storage
The drug should be kept indoors. The temperature should not exceed +25 degrees. The substance must be kept separately from food and medicines.
Analogs
Effective analogues of the product include:
- "Heteroauxin";
- "Kornevin";
- "Zircon".
"Epin" is an effective remedy that activates the growth of crops and helps strengthen their immunity. For the substance to have an effect, you must strictly follow the instructions.
