What should be processed under the bed of winter garlic and cloves. better perebdet
Cultivation of winter garlic - a risky event. Cloves are sitting first in the wet, and then - in freezing, and in the spring - back in the wet ground.
Errors in the planting and care can be fatal. Not to be left holding the bag (read - the missing garlic) next summer, it's better now to minimize the risks. AND important fad - preventive treatment beds for winter garlic and planting material of.
Work will not take a lot of time. And the benefit will be enormous. Because planting garlic kills not only on cold or spring "flood" the garden. Land and cloves themselves - the abode of various microorganisms, not all of which are harmless.
For example, some fungi cause rotting. A distressed condition (wet and cold) field only complicate the situation in the country. Moreover, the immunity of the weakened plants are often poor. And garlic can hang on any infection.
As a result - poor quality of the crop, reducing its amount or even loss of landings. And along with them, and labors. Is not it easier to spend a couple of hours now, in the autumn?
How to treat a bed for winter garlic
After digging the earth under a bed (at the same time by all the weeds and pests possible nests) thoroughly spill soil disinfecting agents.
Opponents of this method believe that such an event would destroy beneficial microflora. But it is something just recover quickly (especially if you fertilize the bed of compost / humus). But the pathogenic fungi and bacteria will be neutralized. Hooray!
Examples of means for processing the soil under winter garlic:
1. A solution of copper sulphate at a concentration of 1% active agent. Sounds like something mathematically, but in practice it is much easier. You just need to dissolve 1 tbsp. spoonful of powder copper sulfate in a bucket of water. Standard volume of 10 liters. I advise to take warm water, because it is much easier to stir.
2. A universal remedy for all decontamination treatments in all situations - potassium permanganate in the world - potassium permanganate. Slightly soluble beet true colors will do the trick.
3. Lying around Bordeaux mixture (mixture)? You can use it. Now on sale there are so many different options, it is better to be safe and to act according to the instructions for each individual facility.
After treatment, be sure to give a bed to settle. It will be a useful application of mineral fertilizers and organic matter. Ideal candidates - humus and compost.
How to handle the garlic cloves before autumn planting (as it should be!)
All sorts of fungi, bacteria and pests may lurk not only in the depths of garden land. They choose their refuge and heads of garlic. And it is not always obvious at first glance. But it is necessary to put the infected clove - a problem sure to spoil the mood of summer resident.
That is what and how to be soaked before planting garlic:
- Special fungicide "fundazol" leaves no chance fungi. Dilute drug Easy - 1 g per 1 liter of water. To protect teeth, they have enough fundazolnoy bath for 3-4 hours.
- Universal potassium permanganate and the way here. soaking time is similar.
- If you have only salt, it will go in and it. 1 tbsp. spoon on 1 liter of water - and you're done!