Skor Fungicide – Protecting Plant Health: Instructions for Use and Composition

Description and composition of the drug

Skor is a contact fungicide that effectively combats several types of fungal diseases that often affect garden plants in high-humidity conditions. This product penetrates the plants, affecting the fungal organisms that infect them.

The product is based on the pesticide difenoconazole, which has a primary effect on fungal spores.

The fungicide is available in two main forms: ampoules (1 ml) and bottles (1 l).

Video: How to Use Skor Fungicide for Plants

This video will show you how to properly use the fungicide "Skor".

Mechanism of action

When treated with the drug, the following occurs:

1. The product penetrates into plants.
2. After a few hours, the fungicide spreads throughout the entire “organism” of the flower.
3. Once inside the plant, the product effectively combats fungal organisms, stopping the infection affecting the flowers. "Skor" also destroys most spores, preventing them from spreading to other flowers.
4. When seeds are treated, the substance penetrates through the seed coat and, when the seed germinates, it spreads throughout the entire plant system.
5. The product is effective in all weather conditions. However, its effectiveness increases significantly at temperatures between 14 and 25°C.
6. It is also more effective if applied at the very onset of the disease, when the fungus has not yet taken over most of the flower. The optimal time is 1–3 days of the disease.
7. The protective effect lasts for 10 days.

What problems does fungicide help with?

This product is effective against various fungal diseases affecting various crops. Let's take a closer look at this issue:

1. It reliably protects fruit trees from diseases such as scab, gray mold, leaf curl, brown and holey spots, coccomycosis and moniliosis.
2. Protects berries from powdery mildew, gray mold and brown spot.
3. Skor will reliably protect vegetable crops from powdery mildew, leaf curl, brown spot, cercospora leaf spot, and root rot.
4. The substance will protect grain crops from root rot and seed mold.
5. The grapes will be reliably protected from powdery mildew, gray rot, escoria and rubella.

Instructions for use of the fungicide "Skor"

Every farmer should know how and in what dosage to use this product to ensure it's effective without harming the plants. First, remember a few simple rules:

1. Since several treatments are carried out (to eliminate the danger completely), it is necessary to monitor the deadlines and not miss them.
2. Be careful to maintain the correct proportions. Don't add too little or too much.
3. “Skor” is not prepared in advance – only immediately before the procedure.
4. Do not dilute the product in cold or hot water. Room temperature water is fine.
5. For preventative purposes, plants are treated before flowering, and the next time – after it (after 20 days).
6. If you are treating a diseased plant, the treatment is carried out about 4 times with an interval of 7-10 days.
7. Spray the plants for the last time 3 weeks before harvest.

The instructions for use also include different amounts of the drug used for treating different garden and vegetable crops:

Safety precautions when using

Although "Skor" is not particularly toxic, one must not forget about safety measures when working with the drug:

1. Be sure to work in protective clothing: overalls, a respirator, gloves and a mask.
2. If the drug is ingested, induce vomiting immediately and then consult a doctor immediately.
3. Store the product in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight.
4. Unopened, the ampoule can be stored for 3 years.
5. If the ampoule has been opened, it must be used before the end of the season.
6. Work is carried out either early in the morning or in the evening after sunset. The weather should be dry, warm, and windless.

"Skor" should not be used near beehives and ponds, so as not to harm their inhabitants.

Compatibility with other drugs

The product is compatible with other fungicides, which increases the likelihood of getting rid of the fungus in the shortest possible time.

It is permissible to combine the drug with the following agents:

• "Karate";
• "Topaz";
• "Actellic".

Alternative fungicide alternatives with similar properties can also be used. These include Strekar, Horus, and Strobi.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like every drug, Skor has its strengths and weaknesses.

Now you know everything about how Skor works, and you can protect your garden. Almost all fungal diseases will be ineffective against this fungicide. However, don't forget about your own safety – always wear protective clothing.