TMTD V.S.K. Fungicide for Seed Treatment

Reliable Protection for Crop Start: Using TMTD V.S.K.

When preparing rapeseed seeds, experimenting with questionable products is too costly. TMTD V.S.K. from Firma August is a classic tool in an agronomist's arsenal that doesn't fail when you need to guarantee germination and protect seedlings from soil-borne pathogens.

Operational Features

The main advantage of this fungicide is its contact action based on thiram. The product creates a protective barrier around the seed. When working with a water-based suspension concentrate, it is important to consider its physical properties: the solution coats the seeds evenly, which is critical for consistent treatment without gaps. With proper equipment calibration, the application rate is 2.5–3 L/t, which fits well within industry standards for high-quality coverage.

Target Threats

Experience shows that TMTD V.S.K. is most effective against a complex of diseases encountered at the start of the season:

• Blackleg (Phoma lingam) — a critical threat to seedlings, which this product stops at the root.
• Seed mold — especially important during long, cold springs when seeds remain in the soil for extended periods.
• Alternaria, downy mildew, and phomopsis — suppression of primary infection present on the seed surface.

Practical Advice for Operators

The product belongs to the 2nd hazard class, so personal protective equipment is mandatory. When working with the concentrate, ensure the working solution is prepared correctly: the suspension must be homogeneous. A single treatment is sufficient for protection during early growth stages. It is important to remember that this is a contact fungicide: it does not act systemically, but it excels at disinfecting the seed coat, preventing contamination at the very beginning.

For agricultural enterprises working with winter rapeseed, this is a staple tool. It is predictable, easy to dose, and effective against a wide range of pathogens capable of destroying a crop before the cotyledons even emerge.