What herbicides are used and how to use them correctly – blog

Do you have a mixed garden or garden you take care of? We are sure that the problem of the uncontrollable diffusion of the infesters is familiar.

Form, dig and start weeds with garden tools can be solutions for small areas and only in the short term, if the roots are not completely eliminated.

But it is still the most efficient and productive method to eliminate weeds. Herbicide administration.

Herbicides are chemical mixtures that have been used for decades to improve crop performance. webor through Development inhibition science.

According to their formulation form, herbicides are classified as:

After time of application.

• • Pre -eerendo– The herbicide applies to the ground, with preventive function. The substance is absorbed by rhizomes, stolons or roots of weeds before germination. Incorporation is necessary in the case of volatile herbicides, to avoid the evaporation of the active substance and the risk of pollution. But the incorporation specifications differ from one type of herbicide to the other, so you will always consult the manufacturer's specifications.

• • Post-emerging – They are also called contact herbicides because they apply directly on unwanted vegetation. They have the function of destroying weeds that have already sprouted inhibiting photosynthesis and destroying plant cells. Its absorption is better in weeds with larger leaves.

After the action

• • total– Kill all the plants (annual and perennials) of the soil surface on which the herbicide was applied, without exception. Be careful when applying, so as not to get in touch with cultivated plants. In the gardens they are used in limited situations, possibly during the interval between crops or when new stratigraphs are established. It also applies to the stubbles, when the weeds grow. The results appear in 5-7 days.

• • selective– They are the favorite herbicides by farmers, in the garden, in the vineyard or in the wheat fields, but also for the maintenance of the grass. They are specifically directed to some species of plants and do not affect the cultivated plants. You want to get rid of lion's teeth and pearls and cut them without endangering the growth of the grass. It has a slow download (100 days) and is distributed evenly, ensuring the nutrition of the grass and the elimination of weeds.

General recommendations for the correct application of herbicides

• • Previous use It is done at the end of winter and early spring, to obtain the best results.

• • Post-emergency use It occurs in spring, when the weeds begin to grow.

• • Always check the product specifications The list of fought weeds, the optimal moment of the application, the mode of action, the amount of water/ha, the incorporation requirements, the precautions, compatibility with other products.

• • There are herbicides with application both in pre -emergency and in posmercencedepending on culture. In some crops, the herbicide is applied before planting, in others during the transplant or in the few sheets.

• • An important aspect to consult the label is The need for irrigation. Most herbicides require enough soil humidity after treatment (irrigation or rain).

• • Herbicides are concentrated substances, with a dose/ha This differs from one product to another.

• • For the application, use atomizers and pumps, taking care to carefully homogenize the solution.

• • Respect the safety standards: Do not apply herbicides on strong winds, always wear protective equipment (mask, gloves, clothes to cover the arms) and avoid access of animals in the weighted area. Read the storage measures of herbicides on the label.

If they are chosen and used correctly, herbicides are an ally of farmers. Our team can offer a free advice at any time, so you can choose the best for your cultures!