Early use of microbiological products supports plant health
Gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea is one of the most serious diseases in strawberry cultivation, as under favorable conditions it can cause yield losses of up to 30%. Therefore, preventive measures taken before flowering are particularly important, as they help reduce pathogen pressure at an early stage.
One solution supporting biological protection is the microbiological fertilizer product VitaFer TrichoPRO, which contains a consortium of Trichoderma asperellum, Trichoderma viride, and Trichoderma reesei. These microorganisms colonize the root zone of plants and simultaneously compete with pathogens for space and nutrients. Moreover, fungi of the Trichoderma genus can degrade survival structures of pathogens and stimulate the natural defense mechanisms of plants.
As a result, early application of the product can strengthen plant condition before flowering and fruiting, which are the most sensitive stages to infection. In addition, the product can support integrated crop protection and may help reduce the number of chemical fungicide applications. At the same time, it is approved for use in organic farming and remains safe for pollinators and beneficial organisms.
Furthermore, the product can be applied using different methods, which makes it easy to integrate into cultivation technology.
Recommended application methods VitaFer TrichoPRO:
- soil spraying: 0.3–0.5 kg/ha
- fertigation: 2–4 kg/ha
- application timing: early growth stages, before flowering
Therefore, early use of microbiological products may become an important element of preventive crop management, as it helps limit disease pressure and improves the health and yield stability of strawberry plantations.
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