Garden ointmentshould be included in the supplies of every gardener. It is indispensable when performing grafting or cutting trees and shrubs. You can get differenttypes of garden ointments in garden storesSee which one is the best,How to use garden ointmentand learn the best recipehow to make garden ointmentby yourself. Such an ointment will be as good as the one bought in the store, and at the same time much cheaper!
Funaben and Sumin garden ointment
Garden ointmentis a special substance, usually containing a fungicide, which covers wounds resulting from cuts, vaccinations, frost cracks or mechanical damage. The ointment facilitates the healing of wounds and prevents the plant from becoming infected with pathogens.Applying garden ointmentaccelerates healing of pruning wounds or vaccination sites.
Ready garden ointment - composition and price
Gardening shops offer garden ointments from various manufacturers. One of the most popular ones isFunaben garden ointmentand ointmentFunaben Plus 03 PAThese preparations are very effective, which is confirmed by the research of the Institute of Pomology and Floriculture in Skierniewice. The products do not contain active substances that may be dangerous.
Funaben garden ointmentcontains an aqueous solution of polyoxyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol and a mixture of alcohols, while Funaben Plus 03 PA is additionally enriched with an active (antifungal) substance - methyl thiophanate.
The price of a 350g pack of Funaben Plus ointmentis about PLN 20. It is not the cheapest ointment, butextremely effective if we fight fungal diseases of trees and shrubsThe fungicide contained in it prevents possible infections on damaged plants, in wound areas after cutting or vaccination. Among the ointments described in this article, it isthe only ointment containing a fungicide
A much more cost-effective alternative is theNatural Targetgarden ointment, which contains only natural ingredients. They create a physical barrier on the surface of plants, effectively protecting tissues against the penetration of pathogenic pathogens.The price of Natural Targetgarden ointment in a 350g package is approx. PLN 12. I recommend it to gardeners who avoid the use of chemical fungicides and want 100% natural products that are also affordable.
The Subtral assortment includesLac Balsam garden ointmentfor about 25 PLN for 150g. So it is quite expensive. This preparation is based on natural ingredients and is ideal for securing cuts and vaccinations. Interestingly, this preparation is equipped with a special brush placed in the tube, which makes its application a bit easier.
Garden ointment - how to make it yourself
An alternative to the garden ointment you buy can be ordinary emulsion paint with the addition of a fungicide. This method is very often used by gardeners due to the low cost of implementation. The cost ofself-prepared garden ointmentwill be much lower than that of the finished product.
To make garden ointment by yourselfwe will need: 1L emulsion paint in PLN 11 and Topsin M 500 SC fungicide - 20 ml packaging for approx.PLN 9. So1 liter of home-made garden ointment is available foronly PLN 20. It is almost 4 times cheaper than buying ready-made Funaben ointment!
In Topsin M 500 SC we find the same active substance (methyl thiophanate) found inFunaben Plus 03 PA . Alternatively, Topsin can be used with another fungicide - Miedzian 50 WP.
To obtain the recommended 2% solution, mix 20 ml of fungicide (Topsin or Copper) in 1 liter of paint.
Garden ointment - how to use
Gardening ointment should be appliedimmediately after pruning. Before use, mix the ointment to a uniform consistency, and then apply the preparation evenly to the cleansed wound and 2 cm around its edges, using a brush.Gardening ointment can be used all year round , except during frost and rain, because water can damage the freshly applied protective layer.
In the case ofusing garden ointment for grafting plants , wrap the prepared area with foil or bands for grafting and apply ointment thoroughly. It is best to do this immediately after the treatment with a brush or a wooden spatula. The resulting flexible and hard ointment coating is resistant to weather conditions.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
