The drug "Athlete" - one of the most popular tools that are used for feeding seedlings.
Many farms use it for the reason that it is impossible to create an ideal microclimate for each crop, and everyone wants to get healthy strong seedlings.
In this article, we will find out what the effect of the growth regulator is based on, how eco-friendly it is and how to apply it to various plants.
"Athlete": description
"Athlete" - fertilizer for seedlings, which not only regulates growth, but affects the protective functions of the body, increases resistance to an unfavorable environment, contributing to the accumulation of all necessary substances in the most difficult moments of development of young plants.
The regulating component influences the growth of the culture in such a way that if all the necessary substances are present, the young seedlings will not go into rapid growth, which will negatively affect the size and quantity of future fruits (if any).
"Athlete" does not increase the amount of nutrients in the soil; Crystalon, Ammophos, Kemira, Nitrophoska, Gumat potassium, Signor Tomato, Biohumus, potassium nitrate, Potassium Magnesia, urea and others are engaged in this.The phytohormones, which are produced in all above-ground and underground parts of the plant, also affect the intensity of crop growth. If phytohormones are excreted in large quantities, then plant deformation occurs, excessive growth and all sorts of deviations from the norm. Also, the drug, controlling growth, prevents the deformation of the aerial part.
Thus, we have a fertilizer that “insures” our seedlings at the time of cultivation and picking, and also ensures that the above-ground part grows in moderation and maintains proportions.Did you know? Plants are noise sensitive. Indian botanists have found that a certain selection of noise tones can slow down and speed up plant growth. After seven years of experience, rice and tobacco are recognized as the most "musical" ones.
Mechanism of action
Means "Athlete" for seedlings works as follows: fertilizer after entering the plant stimulates the thickening of the stem and leaf plates, redistributing substances. The forces that a culture must spend on growth go to strengthening not only the above-ground part, but also the rhizomes.
As a result, we get a strong seedling, which is not afraid of temperature changes, the lack of any substances, has a massive aboveground part and at the same time does not lag behind in growth.
How is the processing of plants
"Athlete" is used for seedlings of different cultures, so further we will talk about the correct instructions for use. 
For vegetable crops
Most often, "Athlete" is used to fertilize tomatoes, eggplants, pepper and cabbage.
- Strengthening tomatoes. To begin with, we make a solution: dilute 15 g of the active substance in 10 l of water. We carry out the first spraying when the seedlings have three true leaves. Next, with a break of 7 days, spend at least another 2 sprays. For the second and third treatments, a more concentrated solution can be used (15 g for 6-7 l of water).
Important! If after the third application the weather conditions do not allow the dive of the seedlings, then carry out the fourth treatment.
- Feeding pepper and eggplant. One treatment is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, which gives a full result. The solution is doing this: 1.5 g of growth regulator diluted in 1 liter of water. Pepper is fertilized by spraying, and eggplants need to be watered at the root.
- Application for cabbage. We spend watering seedlings "Athlete" the following concentration: 15 g per 10 liters of water, spending 10 liters per 10 squares. To achieve the effect requires three watering, which is carried out in a week.
Important! The mechanism of action is preserved if the full course of treatment has been completed. Partial application will produce the opposite effect - greatly accelerate growth.It is worth remembering that the dosage for each individual plant should not exceed 50 ml of the finished fertilizer. This rule is maintained for any seedlings of vegetables, except cabbage.
For decorative bushes
Decorative bushes are watered with a solution of standard concentration (15/10). Fertilizer must be applied in the budding phase. To achieve the effect requires 2 irrigation at intervals of a week.
For indoor flowers
Treatment by the "Athlete" is only necessary if your flowers have overgrown and you need to somehow stop their growth without harming the plant.
To do this, carry out spraying in the same system as in the case of shrubs (the concentration of the solution is identical).
Features of the use of "Athlete" for seedlings
There are several fertilizer features you need to know to get the expected effect.
First, after applying the "Athlete" you need to wait with watering. If you treated the plants by spraying, then you can water it every other day. If you watered with a solution at the root - wait 2-3 days.
Secondly, the fertilizer should be carried out so that the last application of the drug was no later than 3-5 days before the pick.
Did you know? There are at least 10,000 varieties of tomatoes. The smallest has less than 2 centimeters in diameter, and the largest reaches a weight of 1.5 kilograms.
Phytotoxicity and hazard class
Do not forget that any fertilizer somehow poses a danger in case of overdose or misuse.
"Athlete" belongs to the 3rd class of danger (moderately dangerous).
In the event that the “Athlete” is used during intense heat or at elevated air temperatures, then white spots may appear on the sheet plates. Also, the appearance of stains can cause an overdose of the drug.
Do not worry, as the spots quickly disappear, and the plant itself does not receive significant harm from this.
During the use of the drug you need to use gloves, goggles and a respirator for personal protection. If the solution got on the mucous membrane, then the affected area should be washed with plenty of warm water. In case of contact with the skin, in addition to warm water, you need to use soap.
Storage method
Store at a temperature of from 0 to +30 ° C, away from food, vegetables, fruits and feed. Humidity does not affect the shelf life.
Growth regulator "Athlete" allows you to grow strong seedlings in adverse conditions, but it is worth remembering that the fertilizer is not natural, and it should be used in moderation.
