Mode of action

The genus Trichoderma, just like mycorrhizal fungi, are soil beneficial organisms that form a close symbiosis with plant roots. Since they require the same soil nutrients as the pest fungi, Trichoderma can thereby hinder the development and reproduction of harmful fungi and displace them. Trichoderma atrobrunneum is highly competitive for nutrients and space, as it can grow quickly and uses nutrients efficiently. This improves the microbial balance in the soil, increases root and plant growth and promotes the release of nutrients present in the soil. In addition, special messenger substances are passed on to the plants, which act as “growth boosters” and thus enable faster growth of young plants and better utilisation of water resources in the soil. In this way, periods of stress such as drought or other weather extremes can be better survived.

Application

Soil treatment: Apply 2 ml spore solution in 1-2 L water per m² soil. Spores must be flushed into the top 10-40 cm of the soil and to the roots. Plant treatment: When spraying the plant directly, dose 10 ml per L of water. Avoid leaching due to heavy watering or precipitation in the first 48 h.

After initial treatment, applications every 4 weeks (soil treatment) or every 2 weeks (plant treatment) maintain a stable Trichoderma population.

Application period

Possible from 10 °C soil temperature during the whole vegetation period.

Please note

Shake well before use
Protect from direct sunlight
Store between 10 °C and 20 °C