The composition and purpose of the fungicide Broad Spectrum, instructions for its use

Broad Spectrum is a fungicide that protects the garden and vegetable garden from dangerous fungi. This low-toxic drug fights pathogens, mainly at the initial stage of damage. The fungicide does not penetrate into plants. It inhibits the development of fungi that have settled on the leaves and fruits of garden and horticultural crops. The American-made drug has several domestic analogues.

Description and features of the drug

American-made Broad Spectrum fungicide is used to protect gardens and vegetable gardens from fungal diseases. Sold as a concentrated suspension in plastic cans and bottles.

Composition and mechanism of action

The active substance of this fungicidal agent is chlorothalonil, that is, chlorothalonil (the content in the preparation is 12.5%). This component of the chloronitrile class fights molds and powdery mildew. The substance also has acaricidal and bactericidal properties.

Expert opinion
Zarechny Maxim Valerievich
Agronomist with 12 years of experience. Our best cottage expert.
Chlorothalonil acts on fungi at the cellular level, disrupts the respiratory functions of organisms and the synthesis of enzymes, inhibits the growth and development of the pathogen, and prevents the germination of conidia and spores.

The drug is produced in the form of a suspension concentrate and, before use, is diluted with water at a dosage specified in the instructions. The fungicidal agent acts on fungi only through direct contact.

Appointment

Broad Spectrum is used to combat anthracnose, leaf rot, rust, downy mildew, powdery mildew, spotted blight, late blight, leaf curl. The fungicide can be used on vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, onions), fruit crops and ornamental plants. Broad Spectrum prevents and treats fungal diseases in the garden and vegetable garden. The protection period of plants treated with this fungicide is 7-14 days.

Spectrum fungicide

"Broad Spectrum" is used in the complex fight against various fungal diseases. This is a tool that can be used to treat plants if the previous fungicides did not help.

Compatibility with other products

Broad Spectrum is approved for use with other fungicides, insecticides and acaricides. It is forbidden to use the preparation with oily or after oily pesticides. The fungicide can be used in tank mixes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros and cons
has low toxicity to plants;
fights pathogens on the surface of crops;
does not accumulate in fruits;
the protection period is 1-2 weeks (depending on weather conditions).
cannot be used to treat lawns;
washed away by rains;
acts only at the initial stage of the defeat.

Consumption rates and instructions for use

Broad Spectrum Consumption Table:

CultureDiseaseConsumption rate

by 20 sq. meters

When spraying is carried outNumber of treatments (interval)
Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbersLate blight, spotting4-6 teaspoons in 4 liters of waterDuring the growing season, when signs of damage appear or for prevention3 times (7-10 days)
PotatoesAlternaria, late blight4 teaspoons in 4 liters of waterDuring the growing season, when symptoms of the disease appear (it is possible for preventive purposes)3 times (7-10 days)
Bow (not per feather)Peronosporosis6-8 teaspoons in 4 liters of waterFor preventive and therapeutic purposes during the growing season3 times (7-10 days)
CornRust5 teaspoons to 4 liters of waterDuring the growing season2 times (7-10 days)
Fruit treesRot, scab, spots6-10 teaspoons in 4 liters of waterDuring the growing season3 times (10 days)

• acts only at the initial stage of the defeat.

The fungicide is diluted with water on the day the plants are treated. The solution is sprinkled on the leaves on both sides and the fruits are completely sprayed. This agent acts on fungi only by contacting them directly. It is important to irrigate all parts of the plant with a fungicidal solution, without leaving untreated areas.

In case of severe fungal diseases or in the case of frequent rains, the interval between treatments can be 7 days.

It is not recommended to irrigate the garden and vegetable garden in hot or rainy weather. It is forbidden to spray withering plants. Do not give vegetables, fruits, leaves, tops treated with fungicide to animals. Plants are processed in dry (not rainy) and calm weather. Spray crops using a special sprayer with a fine spray. The last treatment is carried out 20 days before harvest. It is forbidden to spray crops more than 3 times per season. Do not exceed the rate specified in the instructions.

Handling precautions

Do not ingest or inhale the vapors of Broad Spectrum Solution. You need to work with this fungicidal agent in a suit, mask, rubber gloves. The drug can cause an allergic reaction if it comes into contact with mucous membranes or skin. In this case, the places of contamination should be washed with clean water. If ingested, it is necessary to drink several glasses of water, induce vomiting (if instructed by a doctor) and take an adsorbent.

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The remains of the solution must not be stored and poured into water bodies. The fungicide is not allowed to be sprayed during the active summer of the bees. The drug must be used within 3 years from the date of manufacture. It is forbidden to store "Broad Spectrum" together with food.

Analogs

Chlorothalonil preparations have long been known to large and small farms. Domestic analogues of "Broad Spectrum" are fungicides "Banco" and "Talent". Chlorothalonil formulations protect the garden and vegetable garden from a wide range of fungal diseases.

Reviews

Gregory, 55 years old: I use Broad Spectrum fungicide simultaneously to protect garden and garden plants. This preparation of contact action does not cause leaf burns, it can be used even in May, after the planted seeds start growing and the sprouts reach a height of 15 cm. I recommend it to everyone. "

Alina Yegorovna, summer resident: “I liked Broad Spectrum. Fungicide protects my vegetables, fruits from rot, stains, mold. I spray the garden and vegetable garden with it three times a season. The first time is at the end of May, for prevention. "

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