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Fight in a summer cottage or personal plot with weeds - thankless and exhausting work. It seems that everything, dealt with the weeds - but it was not so! A few days later, the "enemy army" is again fully armed. We have to start new attacks. If you do not destroy weeds, then you will not get any harvest.
Novice gardeners are interested in whether it is possible to somehow free up summer days for rest, and not permanent work on the site. Of course. There are various preparations that help get rid of green vampires in the beds without much effort and without harm to cultivated plants. You can use the Ground weed killer. This is an effective tool, and the reviews of gardeners about it are mostly positive. The main thing is to follow the instructions for use.
Main characteristics
As a rule, gardeners destroy weeds by hand or use mechanical methods. But they do not always help to get rid of green vampires, which take away food from cultivated plants and impoverish the soil. If a large amount of weed grows in the garden, and all methods have already been tried, you will have to resort to tough measures.
Ground BP preparation - herbicide continuous action, that is, it acts on all weeds and crops in the same way, and not selectively. The active ingredient is glyphosate 360 g / l.
Packing for work in a summer cottage at the Ground herbicide for weeds can be different:
- ampoules of 5 ml;
- tubes 50 ml;
- tubes 100 ml;
- bottles of 250 ml.
On any packaging there is a measured risk or a measuring cup. For large farmers, the Ground herbicide against weeds is produced in a larger container.
Herbicide benefits
- Ground BP against weeds (read the instructions carefully) - effective for the destruction of all types of weeds, including malicious perennials.
- The herbicide is used as a desiccant to accelerate the ripening of potatoes, cotton, rice, castor bean and other crops and vegetables before harvesting.
- Ground from weeds does not accumulate in the soil, therefore it does not have a negative impact on the environment and the crop. According to gardeners, the drug is safe.
- Another advantage of an effective herbicide is its low cost.
Purpose
The Ground weed remedy can be widely used, which is especially appreciated not only by agricultural producers, but also by workers who, on duty, have to remove weeds over large areas:
- along highways;
- on railway tracks;
- along power lines;
- around various institutions, in parks and squares, around playgrounds and so on.
Look at the photo below, how weeds are treated with Ground herbicide.
It is possible to cultivate the sown area for grain, tuber and root crops in early spring or autumn before sowing winter crops. In forestry, Ground is used to destroy weeds that interfere with the growth and development of seedlings.
In each case, the consumption rate of the preparation Ground BP for weeds will be different. The dosage is indicated in the instructions for use. It will also depend on the weed species on the site.
Features of impact on weeds
Ground green vampires are treated with herbicide during the growing season. However, do not wait for the weeds to bloom. After all, the seeds do not die from the remedy. When it gets on the leaves, the Ground preparation begins to dry out the plant, penetrating further and further into the root. It is impossible to notice the changes immediately, but after 5-7 days, yellowing begins, the plant becomes lethargic and dies after 21 days.
It is clear that if the ground solution of continuous action gets on the cultivated plants, the same will happen to them. Therefore, before spraying weeds growing in a garden bed or flower bed, vegetables, flowers are covered with a screen made of any dense materials.
Novice gardeners are interested in what time of day it is possible to carry out the treatment with the Ground - protection against weeds of continuous action. We answer:
- Choose warm weather without wind. It is desirable that no precipitation be observed in the next 10 hours.
- As our readers write in reviews of the ground continuous action herbicide, weeds are sprayed with the appearance of the first rays of the sun or after its sunset. The longer the agent stays on the green mass, the more effective its destructive effect on the weed.
- If sprayed during the day, insects may be injured. Bees are especially sensitive to ground herbicide from weeds. They do not die, but the vapors irritate insects and cause aggression.
Features of the preparation of the working solution
Before you start preparing a working solution from Ground from weeds, the instructions for use must be studied. It contains all the nuances related to the herbicide.
Let's take a closer look:
- According to the instructions for use, it is not recommended to prepare the herbicide solution in advance so that it does not lose its effect.
- The amount of the product for each type of treatment is indicated on the package. It is measured in advance. Warm water (at least 15 degrees) is poured into a large spray bottle by a third of the volume. Then the herbicide Ground from weeds is poured. After stirring, add the required amount of water.
- It is necessary to set the minimum pressure in the sprayer so that fine spray does not form. In this case, the risk of ingestion of Ground VS herbicide on crop plants is minimized. It is advisable to use a spray with a long nozzle.
- After work, it is impossible to leave the liquid in the container, the remnants of the herbicide are poured onto the weeds, and the sprayer is thoroughly washed with any detergent.
The Ground weed killer can be used in any areas where green vampires grow, including wastelands. The vegetable garden can be cultivated 20-21 days before planting cultivated plants, as well as during the growing season, taking precautions. But it is best used in early spring or fall after harvest.
The herbicide Ground from weeds, according to the instructions, penetrates to the roots through the green mass, it does not affect the roots remaining in the ground.
Security measures
The preparation Ground BP has 3 class of toxicity, is harmless to humans and animals, does not accumulate in the ground. In addition to recommendations for preparing a working solution from a herbicide to destroy weeds, you also need to observe certain safety measures while working with it:
- Spraying weeds with Ground herbicide is carried out in protective clothing. There should be a mask or respirator on the face, glasses on the eyes. Protect hands with rubber gloves.
- It is forbidden to consume food, alcohol, smoke during work.
- At the end of the procedure, you need to wash yourself thoroughly with warm water and soap, or take a shower, drink a glass of cold milk.
- If the weed solution gets into your eyes, rinse with water and seek medical attention.
The spilled solution is sprinkled with sand and removed from the site. Pour a large amount of soap solution onto the contaminated area.
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