Weed control is an unpleasant annual procedure for a summer resident. This duty is overshadowed by the rapid growth of weeds. It would seem that only cleared the area, and the weeds are already spike. Nevertheless, it is impossible not to remove: weed grass takes away all the useful substances and elements from the soil, depriving the cultivated plants.
Ground: drug description
Systemic herbicide "Ground" - protection against weeds of continuous action, the drug is able to completely destroy weeds, including emaciated grass-parasites. The effect of the drug applies to green weeds. When it hits the foliage and stalks of the plant, the Ground will be absorbed and spread its active substance all over the weed, not excluding the roots.
The drug is produced in various convenient forms: ampoule, tube, bottle. Analogs of the drug: "Glisol", "Roundup", "GlyTERR", "Tornado", "Glialka".
Important! It is forbidden to spray the drug over crops with the help of aviation.
Purpose and mechanism of action of the drug
What is "Ground" - a herbicidal product developed and used to kill weeds. The active ingredient of the drug is glyphosate, a substance derived from the amino acid glycine. When ingested, glyphosate blocks the active enzymes and synthesis necessary for the life of the plant, which leads to the death of the latter.
The preparation from weeds "Ground" is intended for:
- the destruction of sow thistle in early spring, wheat grass before crops of grain, tuberous, root crops;
- processing of fields before spring and winter crops;
- processing of embankments of automobile and railway tracks
- cleaning sites with power lines;
- refining recreation areas: parks, alleys, squares, playgrounds and others;
- cultivation of land in forestry;
- destruction of weeds in irrigation and drainage systems.
Did you know? Production worldwide and the use of herbicides is estimated at 4.5 million tons of drugs annually.
Application and dosage "Graunda"
Apply the drug to protect all crops of agriculture, fruit, citrus and vineyards, including fallow land and steam. "Ground" from the weeds need to be able to properly use, consider a brief instructions for use.
- Treatment with the drug is carried out in the morning or in the evening, only under calm weather conditions, so that the drug does not belong to neighboring cultures.
- Spraying of crops should be directed to the weeds during their active growing season.
- After the procedure, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the sprayer container and related devices from liquid.
Attention! When processed in springtime, useful crops are protected with covering materials.
Consider how and in what dosages to apply the "Ground" from the weeds.
- Citrus and fruit crops, vineyards (directional spraying in the spring season). For the destruction of annual weeds, dilute 80 ml per 10 liters of water; against perennial - 120 ml per 10 liters of water.
- Vegetable and melon crops, also floral - lands are sprayed after harvesting. Bred for annual weeds 80 ml per 10 l; for perennials - 120 ml per 10 liters.
- Potatoes are treated a few days before the expected shoots, diluted with 60 ml per 10 liters of water for both types of weeds.
- Plots for seed sowing of grass grasses are sprayed twice: in the spring and after harvesting. For all types of weeds plant 120 ml per 10 liters of water.
Compound "Ground" with other drugs
The drug "Ground" from weeds, as stated in the instructions, can be combined with other similar drugs that are used in the same periods. Other sources say that it is desirable to test this interaction. According to farmers, the interaction with nitrogen fertilizers and other compounds, such as "Propol", enhance the effect of the drug for the destruction of weeds.
Interesting fact! A live herbicide has been found in nature. Amazon ants live in close cooperation with fooling trees. The symbiosis is that insects infect plants (all except durai) with acid, which they produce by injecting it into the surrounding plants.
Ground: advantages and disadvantages of using
Herbicide "Ground" has several advantages:
- the drug is effective against all weeds;
- does not cause much harm to the environment;
- safe when used in crop rotation;
- quickly decomposes in the ground;
- symptoms of weed plants are observed in a week.
Compliance with safety when using the drug
Ground Weed has the following instructions for use with safety measures:
- the preparation is prepared for operation immediately before the procedure, only non-metallic equipment is used;
- work with the drug is carried out in calm, dry and calm weather;
- Before working with the drug, be sure to wear a protective suit, cover your face, eyes, and skin. Must be a hat;
- during the procedure, you can not smoke, drink alcohol, food;
- after the procedure, you must take a shower, it is recommended to drink milk;
- people are undesirable to visit the treated fields or areas within two weeks after treatment.
Important! Herbicide preparations should be kept away from food, out of reach of children and pets.In conclusion, a tip: if you spill a preparation on the site, immediately sprinkle the puddle with sand. After the sand soaks up the liquid, collect with a shovel and clean. Wash site with soapy water, wash instrument and hands thoroughly.
