Iron is one of the mineral elements essential for plants. It must come from the soil constantly, albeit in small quantities. Some drugs can regulate its entry into plants. Let's consider the composition of Ferovit, its pros and cons, when and how to use fertilizer in agriculture and on private plots, what safety rules exist. What is the growth regulator compatible with, its substitutes and storage conditions.
Composition and release form of the drug "Ferovit"
The drug is a concentrated solution of iron chelate, it contains 4% nitrogen and 7.5% iron. Available in the form of a liquid for making a solution in packages of 1.5 ml, 100 ml, 1 l. Can be purchased to order in canisters of 5 l, 10 l, 20 l.
Intended for root and leaf feeding of vegetables, berry bushes and ornamental, fruit, flowers, coniferous and medicinal plants, that is, all known crops. It is used both in garden beds and in greenhouse conditions.
“Ferovit” stimulates plant photosynthesis and respiration, prevents the development of chlorosis, which is caused by iron deficiency or damage caused by pests. Useful for plants grown in poor light.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of Ferovit fertilizer can be described as follows:
- acts on plants like growth stimulants;
- regulates and restores the amount of iron;
- helps to heal chlorotic plants;
- enhances the ability of crops to tolerate unfavorable external conditions and resist pathogens and fungi;
- increases the percentage of yield;
- simple and easy to use;
- non-toxic, does not accumulate in plant tissues.
Disadvantages of "Ferovit": it does not contain other microelements except iron and nitrogen.
When to use?
Fertilizer with iron chelate "Ferovit" is used for root feeding during the season. Add the solution to irrigation systems. Foliar feeding is carried out at different stages of plant life 1-3 times per season; in case of chlorosis, the number of treatments increases to 4, with a break of 1.5-2 weeks.
Instructions for use of growth regulator
Dosage rate for root feeding:
- field crops – 3-8 l per ha;
- citrus fruits – 40-150 ml per plant;
- fruit - 30-60 ml per plant;
- vegetables – 2-5 liters per hectare;
- strawberries - 2-4 liters per hectare.
Application rate and consumption for foliar feeding:
- grains, cotton, soybeans, beets, citrus fruits, pears and apple trees - 0.7-2.2 l/ha (100-300 l/ha, for fruit trees - 800-1000 l/ha);
- potatoes, apricots, cherries, peaches, strawberries - 0.3-0.65 l/ha (100-300 l/ha, for fruit trees - 800-1000 l/ha);
- vegetables, lawns, flowers - 0.15-0.3 l/ha (100-300 l/ha);
- ornamental shrubs and forest trees – 0.3-0.45 l/ha (800-1000 l/ha);
- grapes - 0.75-2.0 l/ha (800-1000 l/ha);
- crops in the greenhouse - 0.150-0.25 l/100 l (200-1000 l/ha):
- greenhouse crops with chlorosis - 0.3-0.5 l/100 l (200-1000 l/ha).
The rate of use of "Ferovit" in private household plots: 1.5 ml/1 l for all crops, for seedlings - 1.5 ml/1.5-2 l. Consumption:
- vegetables, flowers, ornamental shrubs, strawberries – 1-1.5 l/10 m2;
- trees - 2-3 liters for a young plant and 8-10 liters for a large plant;
- berry bushes -1.5-2 l/bush;
- seedlings - until the leaves are wetted.
How to protect yourself
In terms of toxicity level, “Ferovit” belongs to class 3-4 drugs, that is, to safe drugs. You can work with it wearing a respirator, glasses, and gloves. The time for working with fertilizer is not limited. If the solution gets on your skin or eyes, wash it off with water.
Compatibility
It is recommended to combine Ferovit with fungicides for joint treatment. The ability of fertilizer to increase plant resistance to pests allows the use of bioinsecticides rather than more toxic chemicals. The fertilizer is compatible with growth regulators, for example, Zircon, Epin and the like. When used together, the effect of both drugs is enhanced.
Storage periods and rules
The Ferovit fertilizer is suitable for 2 years from the date of production. It should be stored in the original, unopened packaging or tightly closed. Storage conditions: dry, ventilated area, with moderate lighting. You can keep any fertilizers and pesticides in the same room with Ferovit; you cannot store food, feed, medicines and household products.
After the expiration date, the drug "Ferovit" cannot be used. Store the diluted concentrate solution for 1 day. If possible, use during the day of preparation.
Are there any analogues?
You can replace “Ferovit” with fertilizers containing iron: “Microvit Standard”, “Alfa Grow Grains”, “Microvit K-1”, “Vitanica”, “Kodavit”, “Agro Master”, “Polyfeed 15-7-30” ", "Kodafol 14-6-5", "Basfoliar Kelp", "Fertika Autumn", "Speedfol Amino".
“Ferovit” is a microfertilizer containing the elements iron and nitrogen. Plant cells need iron to create chlorophyll and participate in photosynthesis and respiration. The use of microfertilizer "Ferovit" replenishes the deficiency of sunlight and activates the formation of chlorophyll. The participation of the element in cellular processes restores damaged chloroplasts; this property of the fertilizer allows its use in crop protection systems.
Iron from Ferovit, due to its chelated form, penetrates plant cells more easily than from mineral salts. In the ground it is not absorbed by the soil complex, so it is always available to plants. In general, environmental safety and economical use of the product are ensured. In terms of iron concentration, the liquid form of the fertilizer is not inferior to dry chelates, and is superior in solubility and digestibility by plants.
