by It is necessary to take care of the health of seedlings already at the stage of buying seeds and preparing containers and soil. If for some reason you missed this stage, try to resort to preventive measures to prevent the development of infections in crops. Otherwise, it will not be easy to save the seedlings.
For normal growth, seedlings need proper watering, fertilizing, as well as suitable temperature, humidity and lighting in the room.
Violation of growing conditions can lead to weakening of plants and, as a consequence, to the development of diseases.
Seedlings are susceptible to diseases such as:
To avoid outbreaks of diseases in plantings, in addition to observing agricultural practices, carry out regular preventive treatments of seedlings. Such procedures will not only protect, but also strengthen the plants. And strong seedlings, as is known, are the key to a rich harvest.
We tell you how to treat seedlings so that they don’t get sick.
Folk remedies against seedling diseases
Such products are safe for humans and the environment, although their protective potential is not high – if the disease has already affected the plant, such compositions are unlikely to help destroy the pathogen; more serious preparations will have to be used.
Decoctions and infusions do not last long, so the treatments will have to be repeated regularly.
Options for folk remedies against seedling diseases:
- garlic infusion – has an antiseptic effect, suppresses the activity of pathogens, is effective against black leg, strengthens the immunity of seedlings and also helps to repel pests. For preventive treatments, take a large head of garlic and chop it together with the husk, pour 1 liter of boiling water and let it brew for several hours. Then strain the infusion and spray the seedlings. Repeat the procedure after 7 days;
- onion peel decoction – onion scales contain many vitamins, minerals, phytoncides and other useful substances that will not only strengthen crops, but also protect against pathogenic microflora, and repel pests. To prepare a decoction, pour 1 glass of onion peel with 500 ml of water, bring to a boil and cook for another 15 minutes, then let it brew for several hours, strain the decoction, dilute with water in a ratio of 1:3 and spray the plants. The treatment is carried out three times with a weekly interval;
- turmeric solution – the substance has a strong antibacterial and antifungal effect and helps protect plants from various infections. In addition, it contains many useful substances that will have a positive effect on the growth and development of seedlings. Turmeric can also repel many pests. To prepare a working solution, add 1 teaspoons of turmeric and 2-10 ml of milk to 15 liter of warm water, mix the solution thoroughly and strain, then spray the crops. After 7-14 days, the procedure can be repeated.
Biological preparations against seedling diseases
Biofungicides are an indispensable means for prevention, as well as for combating diseases on seedlings when the first symptoms appear. In this case, the substances are used not only for spraying or watering plants, but also for disinfecting the soil and seeds.
The composition of biological preparations includes so-called “live” bacteria, which effectively combat pathogenic microflora and at the same time have a fairly long-lasting effect and are used at all stages of plant growth and development.
In addition, such products are safe for people and the environment, improve the soil and help retain moisture in it. Biopreparations do not have a negative effect on plants, on the contrary, they increase the immunity of seedlings and have a positive effect on crop yields.
For spraying, preparations based on hay bacillus are used (Bacillus subtilis) and some other beneficial bacteria. The following products help against pathogenic microflora:
The preparations are diluted according to the instructions. Treatments are carried out at intervals of 7-14 days.
Before spraying, it is necessary to remove the affected plants and treat the neighboring plantings with a freshly prepared solution. The composition is not stored for a long time.
Chemicals against seedling diseases
If the seedlings are very sick and there are many affected areas, you will have to resort to more powerful fungicides. Among them are Abiga-Peak, Consento, Kurzat, Kuprolux, HOM, Previkur Energy, etc.
When the first symptoms appear, before you start treating, also remove the infected parts first and only then spray the plantings. This way you will give healthy plants a chance to avoid infection.
Please note that such preparations must be diluted strictly according to the instructions and precautions must be taken during processing.
Such substances can have a negative effect on young plants. Not all such preparations can be combined with other means of protection and fertilizers. However, such compositions are the most effective way to get rid of pathogens on plantings.
Fortifying agents against seedling diseases
There are preparations that have a positive effect on the growth of seedlings, strengthen the immune system, accelerate the formation of roots, and allow seedlings to adapt more quickly after picking and transplanting. Such preparations also increase resistance to diseases and pests and are harmless to plants. Strong and healthy seedlings are less susceptible to the effects of pathogenic microflora. Why not treat the plantings with strengthening agents?
The most popular of them are Epin-Extra, NV-101, as well as Albit, Ekomik Urozhainy, Biospectr, etc.
Diseases can easily deprive you of your crops, and with them, of the future harvest. To prevent this from happening, provide the seedlings with proper care, as well as inspect the shoots in a timely manner and do not neglect preventive measures. Now you know what means to use!
