Most often, tomatoes suffer from late blight. Fungal infection tends to spread rapidly and can destroy the entire crop. One of the tools that plant growers use in the fight against late blight is trichopolum. The article will help to understand how effective it is, and whether it is possible to completely get rid of fungal spores with its help.

The composition of the drug

The chemical composition of the antibacterial drug "Trichopolum" (for medicinal purposes) allows you to effectively protect plants from pathogenic microflora due to its unique composition. The composition includes:

• metronidazole;
• potato starch;
• gelatin;
• starch syrup.

Important! The constant use of metronidazole on the site contributes to the development of immunity to it in pathological microorganisms, including those that can affect a person. Absorbing fruits, people receive a small dose of the drug, since it, penetrating the soil, leaves and fruits, is delayed inside the plant cells. This is addictive and can cause side effects. The drug is unacceptable for children under 3 years of age, therefore, the fruits processed by it are also prohibited.

Trichopolum tomato processing

Trichopol treatment is carried out according to the following scheme:

• 2-3 days later - after picking plants to a permanent place;
• every 10 days - for the purpose of prevention;
• every 5 days - during treatment.

Benefits of the drug

• The main advantages of using the drug are obvious:
• safety - the fruits can be eaten even on the day of processing, after washing them under running water;
• effects not only on fungal spores, but also on pests susceptible to metronidazole;
• low cost;
• simplicity in operation.

Disadvantages

• The disadvantages of using Trichopolum are:
• the drug is not included in the list for use permitted on agricultural land;
• there are no official data on how metronidazole acts on plant cells;
• there is no reliable information about the hazard class of the drug for humans.

Dates and indications for processing

Processing tomatoes only if they are ill is not entirely correct. You need to deal with this in advance, especially when there is a danger of an outbreak of the disease. The first spraying is carried out at the time of creating favorable conditions for the propagation of spores: this is the beginning of June. In the future, they are guided by the situation.

Important! In tandem with Trichopolum, good results are given by spraying with fermented kefir. 1 liter of sour is dissolved in 10 liters of water and the bushes are treated 10 days after Trichopolum. This approach not only helps disinfect the soil and plants, but also replenishes the reserves of minerals. Such a procedure is especially effective in the phase of fruit formation.

The last processing is carried out 21 days before the harvest. But if there are signs of late blight, you can start treatment earlier and conduct it daily until the signs of the disease completely disappear. Trichopolis treatment is allowed at the time of rejection of seeds and during intermediate picking of seedlings.

Indications for processing:

• unstable situation in the region with the spread of fungus;
• increased air humidity due to heavy rainfall;
• the appearance of black spots on the leaf plate and stem;
• darkening of inflorescences;
• brown spots on the fruits.

Basic processing rules

To achieve high efficiency when spraying with Trichopolum, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules:

• alternation with other drugs to avoid the development of immunity to metronidazole in the fungus;
• if it rains after the treatment, it must be repeated the next day;
• the solution is diluted before use;
• processing is carried out in the morning, when the weather is sunny, calm;
• more carefully treat the lower stems and leaves;
• the dosage must be observed, otherwise the plants will receive a chemical burn.

Methods for spraying tomatoes with Trichopolum

For the prevention and treatment of metronidazole, 2 methods are used:

1. Spraying.
2. Root watering.

The recipe for a solution for treatment:

1. Prepare warm water with a temperature of + 30 ° C in a small container.
2. Add Trichopolum tablets (based on the proportion: 20 tablets per 10 liters of water).
3. Stir the solution and let it stand for 20 minutes.
4. Re-mix the solution and transfer it to a container connected to the atomizer with a fine spray.

For preventive spraying of transplanted seedlings, the dosage of Trichopolum per 10 liters of water is 10-15 tablets. For complex processing and disinfection of soil, tomatoes can be watered with Trichopolum solution with the addition of 15 drops of iodine. Each plant takes 500-1000 ml of solution, depending on height and age. Spray the bushes correctly. The liquid should fall on the outer and inner sides of the leaf plate, the stem.

Video: processing tomato trichopolum

When can I eat tomatoes after processing

You can use tomatoes after applying the medicine on the same day, but be sure to rinse thoroughly with water.

Did you know? Tomatoes were cultivated in the VIII century. BC e. Aztecs and Incas. They were brought to Europe only in the 16th century.

Trichopol storage

The shelf life of Trichopolum is 5 years from the date of manufacture. Store it in a cool, dry place at temperatures up to + 25 ° C.

The prepared solution is not subject to storage. It should be used within an hour from the date of manufacture.

Safety at work

Trichopolum is safe when used for spraying, but the precautionary rules when working with the drug must be adhered to:

• hands and feet should be hidden under clothing;
• to protect the respiratory system, you can use a regular gauze dressing soaked in soda solution;
• do not let the solution get into the eyes;
• eat vegetables 2-3 weeks after treatment;
• do not use the drug after 5 years from the date of release (the expiration date is indicated on the package).

Spraying tomatoes from late blight with trichopolum will be more effective if you alternate it with other drugs. Otherwise, the product gives good results in comparison with fungicides, which include pesticides.