In the era of technology development, agrotechnology of growing flowers, vegetable and fruit crops does not stand still. In order to propagate rare specimens of plants faster, we often resort to the method of cutting, however, as is known, not every cutting takes root. Then we are faced with the task of how to stimulate root growth in order to get 100% survival rate of seedlings. This will help us the best plant growth stimulants: "Heteroauxin", "Zircon", "Kornevin", "Etamon". Next, we take a closer look at what constitutes a biologically active root-stimulating agent called "Kornevin", and find out what its range of action and scope.
Did you know? Adding to the solution "Kornevina" of ascorbic acid and thiamine contributes to the dynamic growth of the stems of rooted seedlings.
"Kornevin": what is this drug
"Kornevin" - It is a root growth stimulator for plants. The packaging of a biological product is different (5, 8, 125 g), depending on the manufacturer. The biostimulator is a fine beige powder, but the biopharmaceutical is used as a dry or liquid substance.
The root growth stimulator "Kornevin" can:
- help seeds germinate faster;
- improve root formation in cuttings;
- to promote the growth of roots of seedlings planted or seedlings;
- reduce the impact of natural stressful events on the seedling, such as abrupt changes in the amplitude of air temperatures, stagnant moisture, and dehydration of the soil;
Important! Biostimulant is not recommended for orchid grafting.
The mechanism of action and the active substance "root"
Growth stimulator "Kornevin" is made on the basis of indolylbutyric acid with the addition of micro- and macroelements (K, P, Mo, Mn). The main active ingredient of a biological product, hitting the surface of a seedling, stimulates the upper layers of the plant's skin, thereby contributing to the appearance of callus and the root system. When released into the soil, indolylbutyric acid decomposes and turns into heteroauxin. It should be noted that "Kornevin" promotes not only the dynamic development of the root system, but also accelerates the division of green pet tissue. Processing the cuttings with a biological product affects their rapid rooting and reduces the risk of decomposition of the lower part of the cutting, submerged in water or soil.
Kornevin: instructions for use of the drug
Let's now try to figure out: how to apply a new-fashioned biostimulator so as not to harm the plants. The biological product is used to activate the vegetative processes in bulbous and tuberous plants, to reduce the survival period of vaccinations, reduce the risk of infection of seedlings. Instructions for use to the stimulator of rooting, set out below, will help to understand in more detail how to use it at home.
Did you know? In the preparation of the liquid solution of the root stimulator for immersing the cuttings, use glass, porcelain or enamelware.
How to apply "Kornevin" in dry form
Some gardeners are interested in how to use "Kornevin" in a dry form, believing that there is some special technology for this project. In fact, nothing complicated here. The roots of trees and fruit bushes are simply showered with a biostimulant powder, and if they are small, you can dip the rhizome into a container with “Kornyovin”. Exotic plants, flowers, ornamental shrubs are showered with bioregulator powder mixed with activated carbon in equal quantities. In order for the cuttings to take root, the place of the cut is dipped into powder.
Then they are put in water or soil to form roots. For leaf cuttings of flowers, dusting with a growth biostimulator is carried out at a height of up to one centimeter from the place of cutting. Excess powder is removed before planting the cutting in the ground. For a better accretion, vaccinations, before performing this procedure, they also recommend dipping parts of plants in "Kornevin". Experienced gardeners mix a biostimulator with fungicides in a ratio of 10: 1 to eliminate pathogens. Dissolved in the soil preparations activate not only the formation of roots, but also the immune functions of plants.
Diluted root application
Kornevin is dissolved with water at room temperature at the rate of 1 g of biostimulant per 1 l of water. The bulbs, seeds and tubers are soaked in the solution for 20 hours, and only after that they are planted in the ground. Seedlings and seedlings are poured into the radical holes after planting and 15-20 minutes after planting.
The mixture is consumed in the following quantities per unit of plant:
- large trees, tall shrubs - 2.5 liters,
- undersized and medium shrubs - 300 ml,
- seedlings of flowers - 40 ml,
- vegetable seedlings - 50 ml.
If desired, the root system of the above plants, before planting in the ground, you can soak for up to 12 hours by dissolving one teaspoon of "Kornevina" in one liter of water. Most often, gardeners use biostimulants for rooting quince, plum, apple, pear and cherry. "Kornevin" also has its instructions for use for germination of roots on cuttings or leaves of houseplants.
What is required of you:
- The cutting or leaf should be lowered into the container with the prepared solution.
- Immerse the lower part of the cuttings moistened with water or a leaf into the biostimulator to a depth of 1 cm, then land it in the finished container with the substrate.
- Add "Kornevin" to the soil mixture for planting (with irrigation, the powder dissolves, and it stimulates root growth).
- Build the cuttings in the substrate and pour them with the finished solution.
An overdose of the drug threatens to activate the reverse processes and the plant will die. Therefore, the addition of activated carbon to the preparation will reduce its activity.
Important! The prepared solution "Kornevina" should be used immediately, because the active substance quickly disintegrates and loses its properties.
The advantages and disadvantages of the drug
The disadvantages of the drug include its danger, both for humans and for the animal world. "Heteroauxin" is safer in this respect. Work with "Kornevin" should be carried out with the use of personal protective equipment, and the container is better disposed of by burning. Also in the clear, the powder quickly loses its properties. The phytohormones, on the basis of which the indicated composition is made, do not replace the fertilizers necessary for the plant for full development, and are not able to protect it from being affected by diseases and pests. An overdose of the drug can cause reverse processes. Unlike "Heteroauxin", "Kornevin" acts on the plant slowly.
The positive features of a biological product include its universal use: both in dry and in dissolved form, as well as the prolonged effect of the biostimulant on the root system of the plant. It is better to use "Kornevin" or "Heteroauxin", each summer resident determines for himself, since the spectrum and period of biological products for plant organisms is different. If you are not an adherent of chemistry, then the root growth stimulator can be prepared at home from improvised means.
Let's look at several ways to create natural biostimulants:
- Willow water. No other plant contains such an amount of growth hormone as in willow. Therefore, we take six annual willow shoots and cut them into pieces of a length of 5 centimeters. We put the sliced twigs in a saucepan with water, and the liquid level should be 4 centimeters above the twigs, and set on slow fire. Cooking time broth - half an hour. Then set it aside for 10 hours, insist. Strained broth is poured into glass containers for storage. You can save the infusion for up to 1 month in the cellar or in the refrigerator. The broth is watered with transplanted plants to reduce the transferred stress, soak the seeds, roots and cuttings in order to accelerate the formation of roots.
- The cuttings are immersed one third in a solution of honey water (for 1.5 l of water there is 1 teaspoon of honey). Soaking time - 12 hours.
- In half a liter of water, about seven drops of fresh aloe juice are added and cuttings are placed there.
- Growth factor - baker's yeast. In one liter of water dissolve 100 g of yeast. The cuttings are placed in the prepared solution for 24 hours. After a day, they are removed from the solution, and its remains are washed off. Now the cuttings are dipped in half to normal water.
Natural stimulants for the formation of roots are environmentally friendly and cheap substitutes for "Kornevin", "Heteroauxin", "Zircon" and "Appin".
Security measures when using the tool "Kornevin"
The plant root growth stimulator is a substance of the third class of danger, and therefore, this tool is dangerous to humans. Therefore, it is necessary to spray the plants in special clothes, respirator, gloves and glasses. After finishing work with insecticide, you should thoroughly wash the skin, which is not protected by clothing, with soap and water and rinse the mouth. While working with "Kornevin" it is strictly forbidden to smoke, eat or drink. After applying the biological product, the package must be thrown into the trash container, pre-wrapped in a plastic bag, or burned. Dissolving "Kornevina" should be carried out in a container that will no longer be used in cooking.
Security measures when using "Kornevina":
- after contact with eyes, they are rinsed with running water (not closing).
- in case of contact with skin, wash the water regulator with soap and water.
- when ingested, drink a sorbent (for every ten kilograms of body weight, 1 tablet), washing it down with 0.5-0.75 l of water, then causing vomiting.
Compatibility with other drugs
The drug "Kornevin", according to the instructions for use, is allowed to combine with almost all drugs fungicidal or insecticidal action. However, in order to ascertain whether the preparations are compatible, two solutions of chemicals must be combined in small volumes. In case of precipitation, the drugs do not combine.
Storage conditions and shelf life of the drug "Kornevin"
For long-term storage, place the drug so that children and animals cannot reach it, and it is kept apart with food and medicines. Saving time is no more than three years from the date of issue. Save "Kornevin" recommend at a temperature of not more than + 25ºC, in a place protected from sunlight, with low humidity. When buying a powder, you need to pay attention to the shelf life. Not worth much to buy. The cost of a biological product is minimal, so it is better to send the unspent residues to storage in plastic or glass containers, with a lid that does not allow air to pass through.
