The most effective way to control weeds is the use of herbicides. These chemical agents block the development of unwanted plants and destroy them. Such preparations are used both on small private plots and on an industrial scale by the state.
All herbicides are divided into two large groups: non-selective and selective. Non-selective herbicides are used when it is necessary to eliminate all plants in a certain area, for example, to clear the soil before planting or construction. Selective herbicides destroy only specific types of weeds without harming cultivated plants.
Which herbicides to buy and when to treat the soil
It should be noted that about 40 types of herbicides are allowed for private use, with almost identical active ingredients. Specialists note that the same chemical agent should not be used on the same plot for a long time, as plants may adapt to it, rendering it ineffective.
Experienced gardeners recommend purchasing Hurricane Forte herbicide, effective against annual and perennial grasses and dicotyledonous weeds. The preparation destroys not only the tops of unwanted plants but also their rhizomes. It is safe for cultivated plants.
To choose the right herbicide for treating a private plot, one should ensure it is safe for the cultivated plants growing there and does not harm soil microorganisms that enrich the soil.
Also worth mentioning is the chemical preparation for treating fruit trees, fungicide Skor. Like herbicides for soil plants, it prevents diseases in fruit trees such as apple and pear. It is less commonly used for treating tomatoes and potatoes.
Herbicide treatment of the soil should be regular. The first procedure should be carried out before planting cultivated plants, followed by repeated spraying every 2-3 weeks. It should be noted that non-selective chemicals on private plots are used in areas without any cultivated plants—along fences, on stone paths, etc. They should only be used as needed.
Spraying should be done in warm, dry, windless weather. The best time for herbicide treatment is morning (but care should be taken to avoid too much dew) or evening. Chemical preparations should not be used in hot weather.
Herbicides are the best helpers in the fight against weeds. Their use can increase the yield of cultivated plants and avoid the need to manually remove weeds.
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