Plant root formation stimulants are popular in agriculture and among private vegetable growers. Let's consider the use according to the instructions of "Kornevin", its composition, scope of use and principle of action, pros and cons, dosage and consumption. How to use for rooting cuttings, indoor and outdoor plants, for seedlings. What can you combine with, how to store and what to replace with.
Composition and release form of the drug "Kornevin"
The active substance of the root growth stimulator is indolylbutyric acid, which belongs to auxins - plant hormones. "Kornevin" is produced in the form of a wettable powder with 5 g per kg of active ingredient. The mode of action is contact.
Mechanism of action and area of use
"Kornevin" is used to treat seedlings, cuttings and seedlings of many cultivated plants. Treatment is necessary to accelerate the growth of roots and the survival rate of seedlings and seedlings, to reduce stress after transplanting or planting plants. The growth stimulator is not phytotoxic and has a long-lasting effect – 20-60 days.
Advantages and disadvantages
"Kornevin" has the following advantages:
- one of the simplest and most effective root stimulants;
- non-toxic to people and plants;
- can be used for almost all crops;
- lasts for a long time.
Disadvantages of the drug "Kornevin": in case of overdose it leads not to stimulation, but to inhibition of root formation.
Instructions for use and dosage
Dosage and method of application vary depending on the crop. Let's consider the use of "Kornevin" for various types of garden, vegetable and indoor plants.
In the garden
The concentration of the stimulant “Kornevin” for vegetables, fruit and berries is 2 g per 1 liter of water. A watering solution should be used when replanting plants. Another method of application is when planting seedlings of trees or shrubs. The solution is poured into the planting hole, before which the roots of the seedlings are soaked in it for a day.
For rooting cuttings
Use a solution or dry powder, which is sprinkled on the cuttings. The cuttings are rooted in the solution or taken to water them when rooting in the substrate.To do this, you need to dilute the drug in a concentration of 1 g per 1 liter.
How to root cuttings:
- Cut a piece of shoot with 3-4 leaves, cut off the bottom one with a blade.
- Immerse the cutting in the solution for 4-6 hours.
- Place for rooting in a substrate or in a solution to which add 1 tablet of crushed coal. Cover with film to maintain moisture.
After the appearance of root rudiments during rooting in water, the cuttings are transplanted into the substrate.
When dry processing, the cut of the cutting is sprinkled with Kornevin powder and left for 10-15 minutes. Then they put it on rooting, which is carried out in the same way as in the previous case.
For indoor plants
“Kornevin” is also convenient to use for rooting flowers - as in the case of garden plants, it stimulates the growth of their roots well. Cuttings and leaves, flower bulbs are left in the solution for 3-4 hours. Immediately after treatment with fertilizer, they are planted in the soil.
In the flower garden
You need to use “Kornevin” for garden flowers in the same way as for other garden plants. You can water flowers with the solution when transplanting or planting, soak roots, tubers and flower bulbs in it. The concentration of the solution is 2 g per 1 liter, the holding time is 2-3 hours.
For seedlings
In order for vegetable seedlings to take root faster, it is recommended to treat them with Kornevin before or during planting. For seedlings, the root formation stimulator must be diluted in a concentration of 1 g per 1 liter. Soak the roots in it for 2 hours before planting or water plants already planted in the garden bed. After a week, repeat watering.
Security measures
The root formation stimulator “Kornevin” is not toxic to humans; according to the degree of toxicity, it belongs to class 3 drugs. They almost never get poisoned.But you still need to adhere to the following safety rules when working: wear gloves, goggles and a respirator. Do not touch your face with your hands, do not drink, do not smoke.
After using "Kornevin" you need to wash your hands and face. Wash off any solution or powder that accidentally gets on your skin. Rinse eyes with clean water. If the product gets into the stomach, you should rinse: drink 1 liter of water, activated carbon in the amount of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight. Induce vomiting after 15 minutes. If your condition worsens, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Compatibility
"Kornevin" is compatible with plant protection products and fertilizers. But it is recommended not to mix it, but to use it separately. If mixing is still necessary, you must first check both drugs for compatibility.
Storage rules
Growth stimulator "Kornevin" can be stored for 3 years from the date of production. Storage conditions are the same as for most pesticides: a separate room in which you need to maintain dryness, moderate temperature, and ventilation. The product should not be exposed to sunlight or moisture. Store concentrate or granules only in the original packaging, which must be intact and tightly closed. Do not place food, medicines, household products, or livestock feed near the stimulator. Deny access to the warehouse to children and animals.
If the storage rules are violated, you cannot use the drug “Kornevin”.The prepared solution can be kept for only 1 day from the moment of preparation, then it will lose its properties. Therefore, you need to dilute it in such a volume to use it completely.
Analogues of "Kornevin"
You can choose from drugs that are also root formers. These are “Heteroauxin”, succinic acid, “Radifarm”, “Ribav-Extra”, “Grandis”, “Delta Uno”, “Green Shield”, “Black Jack”, “Help Growth”. The preparations can be used to treat plants in agriculture and privately. They are sold in packages of different sizes for ease of use.
The well-known root formation stimulator “Kornevin” has been widely used in agriculture and especially by private vegetable growers for many years. The popularity of this product can be explained by its high efficiency and ease of use. It perfectly stimulates the roots of all crops; it is used to treat seedlings, vegetables, flowers growing in flowerbeds and pots, fruit and shrub seedlings. After treatment, they take root better and begin to grow above-ground parts earlier than untreated plants.
The effect of the “Kornevin” product lasts for at least 20 days, maximum – 2 months; this period is quite enough for even tree seedlings to take root. Plants experience the rooting period much easier and faster, and suffer less pain. The stems and leaves begin to grow faster, they more actively enter the flowering and fruiting stage, which allows you to harvest earlier.
