A difficult and troublesome period for summer residents is growing seedlings. It would seem that all the conditions have been created, but the seedlings begin to stretch out, weaken, and look frail. Atlet, a fertilizer for seedlings from the group of retardants (slowing down growth), will help correct the problem.
Fertilizing with a solution of the drug prevents the stretching of seedlings, stimulates the growth of the root system, strong stems and developed leaf blades. But you must work with the fertilizer according to the instructions, following the proposed schemes and dosages, otherwise it is easy to harm the plantings.
Fertilizer Atlet: description, reviews, use for seedlings, price, compatibility, analogues of the drug
Growing vegetable plants and getting good yields from them is not as simple as it seems. And at each stage of their development there are some nuances that must be taken into account.
Many vegetable growers say that the most difficult stage in growing vegetable crops is the poor germination of seeds, from which it is necessary to grow healthy, strong seedlings.
The content of the article:
1. Principle of influence 2. Advantages and disadvantages of fertilizer 3. Athlete: instructions for use 4. General recommendations for preparing the working solution 4.1 For tomato seedlings 4.2 For eggplant and bell pepper seedlings 4.3 For cabbage seedlings 4.4 For cucumbers 4.5 For seedlings of flower crops 4.6 For processing indoor potted plants 4.7 For ground flower plants and ornamental shrubs 5. Fertilizer analogues 6. Fertilizer compatibility 7. Common errors when using the drug 8. Storage 9. Price of the drug 10. Reviews of the Atlet fertilizer
Problems begin with the germination of seed material - if the seeds are purchased in specialized stores, they will have a high germination rate (above 95%), and they will also be disinfected. But seeds collected from your garden should be checked for germination and the “dummies” should be thrown away, as well as disinfected, since they can be affected by pathogenic microorganisms.
But there are a number of drugs that can help gardeners overcome the difficulties described above. One of these products is Atlet fertilizer, which is a good growth stimulator for seed material.
Photo of the drug Atlet
Analogs and price
The list of mineral complexes for vegetable crops is regularly updated with new preparations. Among the growth stimulants used to improve root development, Heteroauxin, Zircon, and Potassium Humate act like Atlet. Chemical components contained in the preparations:
- increase the resistance of seedlings to pathogens;
- accelerate survival;
- help fight stress.
Tur is an analogue of Atleta, prevents the stretching of seedlings of cucumbers, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, and stimulates the growth of lateral roots. The Atlant microbiological complex saturates seedlings of vegetables, fruit trees, and berry bushes with useful microelements and improves the health of the soil.
Atleta's analog Chlormequat-Chloride is used to treat lawn grass, to stimulate the growth of grain crops that are prone to lodging and cultivated using intensive technologies. The drug prevents the penetration of pathogens into the stems, increases productivity, but is not used for rooting vegetable seedlings.
The same active substance as Atleta is included in the growth stimulator Antivylegach, which strengthens the tissues of the stems and prevents the stretching of vegetable seedlings and the lodging of grain crops. Atlet's price is lower than its analogues, and the manufacturer tries not to raise it. In specialized stores they sell the drug at a price of 20 to 30 rubles per package.
Impact principle
Fertilizer Atlet not only supplies growing seedlings with the necessary nutrients, but also improves their growth and development, i.e. it is a growth stimulator.
This drug will be an invaluable assistant for gardeners and flower growers, as it:
- can prevent seedlings from overgrowing;
- thanks to its use, plants are not prone to deformation;
- shoots acquire the required thickness;
- Flowers have an extended flowering period;
- the appearance of plants improves.
Athlete has a perfectly combined composition of chemicals that promotes the growth and development of plants.
The main components of the drug are:
- auxins;
- gibberellins;
- cytokines and a number of other components.
In addition to stimulating growth, Atlet can be used as a top dressing, as it is able to restore growth hormones in plants, and also corrects a number of other problems
. After applying this fertilizer, the seedlings become strong and healthy, so Atlet fertilizer quickly became popular among gardeners and vegetable growers.
Also, when growing seedlings, you need to focus on strengthening the immune system so that in the future vegetable and garden crops are not affected by diseases and “harmful” bugs
. If the amount of natural hormones and other agents that stimulate development in seedlings increases, then their growth of roots and green mass accelerates.
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Cytokinin is a drug that is responsible for the appearance and further development of healthy kidneys.
Another substance, ethylene, which is part of Atleta, is an aging hormone, so it is responsible for the rapid ripening of fruits. These substances are necessary for garden and vegetable crops at all stages of growth, development and fruiting.
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Natural and specialist-created chemical growth stimulants fill plants with essential nutrients and other elements. But at the same time, you should adhere to the dosages specified in the instructions for use of the Atlet fertilizer, otherwise the excess added substances can cause irreparable harm to the plants.
Useful properties of the drug
Vegetable growers know that even with proper plant care, it is not possible to avoid the effects of unfavorable factors. Summer residents plant cucumbers, which cannot tolerate dry air, and tomatoes, which are affected by fungal diseases when there is excess moisture, in small plots.
The instructions for the Atlet seedling preparation, which sells for no more than 30 rubles per package, indicate that in order to eliminate the imbalance in the plant caused by the negative influence of the external environment, the fertilizer must be diluted and the leaves and shoots treated.
When using Atleta for seedlings:
- Nutrients are directed to the root, accelerating its development and increasing endurance.
- The stem does not stretch, does not thin, but turns out strong and thick.
- Richly colored leaves grow quickly.
Fertilizer helps seedlings more easily withstand picking, lower temperatures, and changes in indoor humidity. The Atlet method of foliar feeding used for seedlings allows young bushes to easily cope with the stress that arises when moving to an open area and prepare for unusual conditions.
Advantages and disadvantages of fertilizer
Before using any chemical intended to stimulate the growth and development of crops, you should familiarize yourself with its positive and negative qualities.
The main advantages of Atlet fertilizer are:
- clear, accessible instructions for using the product with a description of dosages for different crops and methods of application;
- the cost of the drug Atlet is affordable, the cost of the drug is quite economical;
- Atlet can be used for almost all types of garden and vegetable crops, including garden and indoor flowers;
- thanks to the use of the drug for treating seeds and plant seedlings, the resistance of crops to pathogenic microorganisms increases;
- Thanks to Atlet, the root system develops correctly, which ensures the further stable development of a healthy vegetative mass. Also, the seedlings will be strong, will tolerate picking well, and will quickly be transplanted to a permanent place.
- acclimatizes and will also be resistant to changes in weather conditions. And the formed roots will actively absorb all nutrients from the soil;
- nutrients that will quickly flow from the soil into the green mass contribute to its active growth and accelerate the process of photosynthesis. As a result, nutrition will be distributed throughout the plant;
- plant development will be controlled and gradual.
It should be noted the disadvantages and disadvantages of Atlet fertilizer:
- this product is moderately dangerous, therefore it is necessary to work with Atlet fertilizer in protective clothing;
- after application, this fertilizer is removed from garden and vegetable crops in a couple of days;
- Atlet can only be used for seedlings and seeds.
Precautionary measures
Gardeners do not always read the instructions for using the drug to the end, and then complain that when feeding the seedlings, they suffocate, the skin becomes red and irritated. Since Atleta contains harmful chemical components, precautions must be taken when diluting the concentrated product and when watering and spraying plants.
Before preparing a solution for treating seedlings, protect your hands with gloves, your eyes with goggles, and your respiratory tract with a mask or respirator. It is better not to start foliar feeding and watering in hot weather, but to wait for normal weather.
After completing watering the seedlings and spraying the leaves and branches with Atlet, it is advised to rinse your mouth, face and hands with warm water and soap. In case of poisoning with a growth stimulant, wash the stomach, induce vomiting and drink at least 5 tablets of activated carbon or use another sorbent that is at hand.
General recommendations for preparing a working solution of Atlet fertilizer
All types of seedlings, except cabbage, are processed “by leaf”. In this case, the consumption of the drug is 35-50 ml.
This product must be purchased only in gardening stores that sell only certified fertilizers.
Fertilizer Atlet is available in ampoules of 1.5 ml.
Depending on how the fertilizer is used, 2 ampoules should be dissolved:
- for “sheet by sheet” treatments - in 3 liters of water;
- for irrigation - in 2 liters of liquid;
- for indoor flowers - no more than 0.6 l, with a minimum dose of 0.3 l.
Athlete for tomato seedlings
For growing tomato seedlings, Atlet fertilizer can be applied once when applied “under the root”, and for foliar treatments - up to 4 times. Fertilizing can only be done when the seedlings have at least three true leaves.
It is necessary to prepare the working liquid for application to the soil as follows:
dissolve 2 ampoules of the drug in 2 liters of water.
Apply 30 ml of this solution to each young plant. To treat the vegetative mass, the solution must be different - two ampoules of the drug are diluted in a liter of liquid. This volume is enough to process 20 m2 of tomato plantings.
Important!
To strengthen the root system of tomato seedlings, it is necessary to maintain an interval between spraying with Atlet - at least 6-8 days. It is impossible to carry out only one foliar treatment of tomato seedlings, there should be 3 of them, the fourth should be carried out only in case of urgent need - if for some reason it was not possible to transplant the seedlings into prepared beds on time or due to unfavorable weather conditions.
It is the Atlet treatment of tomato seedlings that several times forms compact tomatoes with a strong root system.
Atlet fertilizer for eggplant and bell pepper seedlings
To activate the growth of seedlings of these crops, a single application of Atleta is sufficient. The working liquid is prepared in the same way as for tomato seedlings.
Important!
Peppers should be treated with Atlet fertilizer only “by the leaf”, and eggplants should be treated strictly “at the root”.
The effectiveness of the drug will be several times greater if the seedlings have at least 3 true leaves by the time of treatment. 50 ml of working fluid should be added per plant.
Athlete for cabbage seedlings
Athlete for cabbage seedlings is diluted as follows:
for every 1 liter of liquid - 2 ampoules of the product.
This amount of the drug is enough to treat 1 m2 of area. This solution should be applied to the plants 3 times with a break between them of 6-8 days.
Application of Atlet fertilizer for cucumbers
The instructions for using Atlet fertilizer do not say anything specifically for cucumber seedlings. But experts recommend treating this vegetable crop with the same dosage solution as tomatoes.
Athlete for seedlings of flower crops
To treat flower seedlings with Athlete, the working solution is prepared according to the standard procedure: 2 ampoules of the drug are dissolved in 1-2 liters of water. Consumption - 300-500 ml per 10 m2, 2 sprays are carried out with an interval of 1 week between procedures. Treatment should be carried out twice during the period of bud formation.
The mixture is applied to decorative crops so that it flows down. The foliage and emerging buds should be treated.
Note!
Petunias are treated with Athlete's solution in the same way as other ornamental plants.
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Athlete for treating indoor potted plants
To treat potted plants, a working solution is prepared at the rate of:
1 ampoule per 150-300 ml of water.
You should use 50 ml of the resulting diluted product per pot of plant. Spraying is carried out from a spray bottle, and the working fluid should flow down the vegetative mass of plants into the ground.
Ground flowering plants and ornamental shrubs - rules for treatment by Atlet
Ornamental shrubs and flowers in the open ground can also be treated with the Atlet stimulant.
The working solution is prepared according to the following scheme:
2 ampoules of the drug are diluted in 2 liters of water.
Spray with this composition in an amount of up to 30 ml per plant, or 100-300 ml per bush. Treatment is carried out at the budding stage in an amount of 2 times with an interval of 1 week. Important!
The last treatment of seedlings with Athlete fertilizer is carried out 3-5 days before planting in the ground at a permanent place of growth.
Flower seedlings
An athlete can spray flower seedlings on the leaves if they have grown and stretched out. Treatment is carried out twice, with an interval of 5-7 days. The consumption and dosage for preparing the solution are the same as for seedlings of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.
It is recommended to water and spray flowers (as well as ornamental shrubs) with a solution of the drug in the budding phase.
Attention! Before use, read the precautions and specifics of using the drug.
Atlet fertilizer compatibility
Most growth stimulants belong to hazard class 3, as does Atlet fertilizer.
However, using Athlete together with them is strictly prohibited.
Also, this growth stimulant should not be used simultaneously with herbicides or pesticides. The introduction of such chemicals is allowed only 3 weeks after the seedlings have been treated by Atlet.
The Atlet growth stimulator is compatible only with copper sulfate, which additionally protects seedlings from pathogenic fungi and late blight.
Pros and cons of use
It is no coincidence that the growth regulator Atlet is widely used - fertilizer for tomato seedlings has a number of positive aspects:
- promotes the growth of tissues of the main stem, making it wider;
- increases the strength of leaves and cuttings;
- develops the root system;
- suitable for many types of crops;
- increases resistance to bad weather conditions;
- increases the productivity of tomatoes, the yield increases by about a third;
- harmless to pollinating insects;
- good alternative to organics;
- no side effects for treated plants;
- low price.
In addition to its advantages, Atlet fertilizer has several disadvantages:
- intended only for young seedlings, not effective against adult tomatoes;
- toxic, requires caution in use.
Common mistakes when using the drug
Summer residents often write negative reviews about this drug, believing that it does more harm to seedlings than good. But in fact, when using it, they made mistakes, because of which the seedlings suffered.
The most common mistakes you should consider are:
- When working with the drug, the norms for its application are not observed - the dosage of the product is too large or small when preparing the solution, the processing time and their quantity. As a result, whitish spots appear on the foliage - a consequence of Athlete’s phytotoxicity;
- it is extremely important to act strictly according to the instructions for use of the Atlet product - observe the number of seedling treatments;
- carrying out spraying or processing at too high air temperatures - above 30 degrees Celsius. And at this temperature, fertilizer can cause irreparable harm to seedlings;
- watering of seedlings is carried out immediately after applying this fertilizer to the soil, which is prohibited - at least 3 days must pass after applying the fertilizer, and only then can you begin to water the seedlings;
- A standard mistake of summer residents is to increase the amount of fertilizing. An excessive amount of the drug is also harmful to seedlings, as is its lack;
- The last feeding or spraying is carried out 3-5 days before transplanting the seedlings to a permanent place.
It is important not to move containers with seedlings after the start of treatments, otherwise the effect of such procedures may be reduced.
Combination with other plants
The simultaneous use of Atleta with growth stimulants, herbicides, and mineral complexes that are produced on the basis of chlormequat chloride and are used for watering vegetable seedlings and adult bushes is not recommended.
A combination of Athlete with products containing copper is allowed. To prevent late blight, which affects peppers and tomatoes when temperatures drop and humidity increases, vitriol is added to a diluted solution of a growth stimulator.
Although both Atlet and Tour have a similar effect on seedlings - they prevent deformation of shoots, accelerate the development of roots, and prevent increased growth of stems, it is not recommended to combine the drugs, as indicated in the instructions for use.
After treating plantings infected with pests with pesticides, the use of growth stimulants to feed vegetable crops is allowed no earlier than 2 weeks later.
Athlete: reviews of fertilizer
Nastya, 44 years old, Moscow region: I used the drug Atlet for the first time 6 years ago to treat tomato seedlings. All treatments were carried out according to the instructions, I can note that the tomato seedlings were stocky and healthy, the stems were straight, not elongated. And when replanting the plants, she noted that their roots were well developed. Now I use Atlet every year when growing seedlings.
Max, 50 years old, Samara region: I think that Atlet fertilizer is not only universal as a fertilizer for any seedlings, but is also an excellent growth stimulator. This drug has never let me down - with the correct dosage and compliance with the timing of application, Atlet really promotes the active growth of young plants, strengthens their immunity, promotes the development of roots and vegetative mass. And the price of Atleta fertilizer is very low, now everything is just too expensive. Therefore, I recommend it to everyone!
If the dosage, number of treatments and timing of their application to seedlings is observed, Atlet will be a highly effective growth stimulator and fertilizer.
Thanks to it, the seedlings will grow healthy and strong, will acclimatize well in a new place after transplantation, and will be resistant to stressful situations and diseases. As a result, such plants will bear fruit better and more actively.
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How does the Atlet stimulator work?
To achieve maximum effect when applying fertilizer, it is advised to adhere to the recommendations specified in the instructions for the Athlete, compiled by the manufacturer for different types of crops. You should not expect much benefit from feeding with the product if the expiration date has passed.
Tomato leaves darken, change color and the stems thicken when tomato seedlings are treated with Atlet. When fertilizing cabbage with the preparation, seedlings form strong roots, such specimens:
- take root well when diving;
- quickly adapt to new conditions;
- They delight with large heads of cabbage.
When feeding flowers planted in an apartment in accordance with the instructions for the Athlete, weak bushes grow in width, stems become stronger, pale leaves turn a rich color.
With a lack of gibberellin, which is responsible for the development of young shoots, pepper and tomato seedlings reach for the light and outgrow. Hormone deficiency provokes growth of the upper part, but the roots do not receive nutritional components, which manifests itself when transplanting young bushes:
- increased time for adaptation;
- severe stress;
- susceptibility to disease.
Feeding with Atlet regulates the growth of the ground part, which allows the seedlings to direct their forces to the development of roots. In the mineral complex, gibberellin is present in increased concentration.
Who produces this growth regulator and why?
Growth regulators on the market for horticultural products are widely represented by organic and synthetic compounds of various hazard classes. The Athlete growth regulator in question is created by chemical synthesis of two substances similar to natural ones. As a result of the work, a drug appears from the group of retardants - organic substances that reduce the rate of growth without reducing the number of buds and leaves on the stem. Strong seedlings take root better and are not prone to lodging. The advantage of the athlete's growth stimulator is also its danger class. In the instructions it is listed as third (3) - low toxic. The drug has a permit from the Ministry of Health stating that it can be used on private farms, as well as a conclusion from the Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision.
In fact, Athlete is not such a new thing. It has been known on world markets since 1962. Only previously it was used and was available only to state agricultural enterprises and corporations, but now every gardener can buy it.
The solution was successfully used in agriculture for growing vineyards. By reducing the stretching of the vine, he increased flowering and, as a result, yield. There are studies and dissertations about the application and the results achieved. Massive use for a long time - more than half a century! has proven its safety and effectiveness.
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About changes in immunity
Gardeners note that after using Atleta, seedlings are easier to transplant into open ground. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, after being planted in the garden, are not affected by late blight from mid-July.
In addition to Atleta, you can additionally use a drug against late blight. However, if the seedlings have not been pre-treated, any other feeding is unlikely to give 100% results. Late blight can negatively affect the harvest, destroying planted plants.
Also, if cabbage is processed, summer residents note that such bushes have a good root system. This means the keel does not develop. Cabbage produces phytoncides, and they prevent the development of dangerous pests.
House flowers are less susceptible to attacks by aphids, thrips, and various insects.
Recommendations for the number of treatments
Based on many years of experience, the manufacturer recommends observing the number of treatments to obtain a guaranteed result. For example, tomatoes are sprayed three to four times, if between the 3rd and 4th treatments the plant is not planted in open ground or a greenhouse. After all, when a drug diluted with water gets on the green leaves and stems of plants, active chemical processes begin in them, which have their own period of action.
He also draws the buyer’s attention to the possibility of white spots and dots similar to burns - there is no need to be afraid, they will go away after a while. And lastly, after spraying, seedlings are not watered for 24 hours, and after watering - for 2-3 days.
This is the “working” time of the drug, during which it is almost completely eliminated from the plant.
Advantages of treatment by Atlet
As soon as you start fertilizing your plants with this preparation, you will immediately be able to see the positive aspects of the drug.
- The stem becomes much larger.
- The leaves on the bushes become larger in size.
- The root system develops 2 times faster.
As a result, the percentage of tomato yield increases significantly, and all because, thanks to the drug, the bush and fruits begin to grow and develop much faster and earlier. The percentage of tying also increases.
Treatment with the drug does not affect bees in any way and, of course, does not pose any danger to humans either.
Phytotoxicity and hazard class
Do not forget that any fertilizer in one way or another poses a danger in case of overdose or improper use.
“Athlete” is classified as hazard class 3 (moderately dangerous).
If “Athlete” is used during extreme heat or at elevated air temperatures, then white spots may appear on the leaf plates. Also, the appearance of spots can be caused by an overdose of the drug.
There is no need to worry, as the spots quickly disappear, and the plant itself does not suffer significant harm from this.
When using the drug, you should use gloves, goggles and a respirator for personal protection. If the solution gets on the mucous membrane, then the affected area should be washed with plenty of warm water. In case of contact with skin, in addition to warm water, you need to use soap.
