Growth stimulants are used on agricultural crops as additional plant care products. They have no nutritional value, but enhance growth and improve the condition of plants. Let's consider the composition of the drug "Stimul" for plants, its purpose, use according to the instructions, with what products it can be combined, how and for how long to store it, what substitute drugs are available.
Composition and release form of the drug "Stimul"
The manufacturer, Green Pharmacy Sadovoda, produces the drug in the form of a concentrated liquid. Contains free L-α-amino acids and mineral elements: S, Mg, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, B, Mo. Plants need acids to form proteins, which are used for the formation of enzymes and plant tissue. In the preparation "Stimul" they are in an easily digestible form. Amino acids increase tissue turgor, stimulate photosynthesis, and stop wilting. The growth stimulator is produced in 0.5 liter bottles.
Application area
“Stimulus” can be used to treat vegetables, root crops, potatoes, strawberries, berry and ornamental shrubs, and fruit trees. It is also used for flowers growing outside in the garden, in pots or in the room.
Instructions for using fertilizer
“Stimulus” is used prophylactically, before plants begin to experience stress, or after exposure to an unfavorable factor. Treat by pouring the solution under the root or spraying on the leaf. Treatments are especially useful for plants in early spring, when they are just beginning to grow.
The application rates and consumption of the “Stimulus” solution in private household plots depend on the type of crop. For vegetables, potatoes, strawberries, flowers, ornamental plants for foliar feeding, take 2-3 ml per 1 liter, for root feeding - 5-10 ml per 1 liter. Solution consumption: 1.5-3 liters per 10 square meters. m and 5 l per sq. m respectively. Fertilizing with a stimulant is done 1-3 times per season, with a break of 2-3 weeks, especially in early spring, when diving or planting seedlings in the ground, before and after frosts, when the soil is waterlogged or dry.
For shrubs and fruit trees, the dosage and rules of application are the same; consumption for foliar feeding is 1.5-3 liters per bush or per 10 sq. m. m, for trees – 2-10 l; when watering at the root - 5-20 liters per plant.
For potted and indoor flowers, the same dosage applies, the flow rate when spraying is until the foliage is wetted, when watering until the soil is completely moistened. Feeding with “Stimulus” is done throughout the active growth of flowers with a break of 10-15 days.
The use of the plant stimulant “Stimul” in private household plots improves their condition, resistance to stress, strengthens the immune system, helps to recover faster, improves product quality, and prolongs the storage of fruits.
Safety precautions for use
“Stimul” is a non-toxic drug for humans; it contains no harmful substances. You can work with it in rubber gloves to protect the skin of your hands from drying out, in glasses and a respirator to protect your eyes and nose from small splashes of the solution.
After watering or spraying, you need to wash your hands and face with soap and water; if the solution gets on your skin, rinse the area with water. If you accidentally get it into your stomach, do a rinse: drink 1 liter of clean water and take 1 activated carbon tablet. per 10 kg of weight. If there are signs of poisoning, rinsing did not help and the condition does not improve, you should consult a doctor.
Product compatibility
“Stimulus” can be used together with pesticides; in a common solution, they increase each other’s effectiveness. The combined effect allows you to reduce the number of treatments, reduce the consumption of drugs and, accordingly, their costs. Makes it possible to carry out treatment on time, to prevent the development of weeds or pests against which herbicides or insecticides are needed.
If the compatibility of substances is unknown, manufacturers of agricultural products recommend first conducting a test to show whether the components react with each other. If during mixing there is no noticeable undesirable change in the chemical or physical properties of the original drugs, they can be combined. If a chemical reaction occurs, you need to choose another remedy.
Storage features and shelf life
“Stimulus” is stored for 2 years; The liquid should be kept in original bottles with closed caps. Store together with fertilizers and pesticides in warehouses where it is dry, dark, at a temperature of 20-35 ° C. Do not store food, animal feed, medicines, household preparations, or hygiene products in the same room with agrochemicals. Do not use the substance after the expiration date. The prepared solution is suitable for use for 1 day.
What can be replaced
You can replace “Stimul” with drugs from the companies Valagro, “Terra Tarsa” - means “Agroverm Rost”, “Agrostim”, “Skailspecial”, “Megafol”, “Etamon”, “Novosil”, “Fumar”, “Epin”, “ Rather." All of them contain mineral elements necessary for the normal growth and development of cultivated plants.
Growth stimulator "Stimul" contains amino acids and mineral elements necessary for any plant. Because of this composition, it can be used to feed all garden crops. Stimulates growth, flowering and fruiting, enhances resistance to diseases, pests, and weather conditions. Provides microelement nutrition and restores soil fertility. Available in convenient packaging, in a volume specifically intended for use in private household plots.
What is the waiting period? How many days later can you eat basil leaves after spraying with Stimul?
Typically, growth promoters are used before and after frost. During a period of drought. Also recommended for use during the growth period. Therefore, quite a lot of time will pass from the moment of processing to the start of eating the leaves. In general, this group of drugs is not toxic. Of course, precautions should be taken. Be sure to wash the leaves with running water.