AGRO ECA PROTECT 20 l – biostimulant with hypochlorous acid and zeolite

AGRO ECA PROTECT 20 L is a non-microbial biostimulant for professional use, formulated with stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and finely ground clinoptilolite zeolite. The formula supports plants' physiological activity, stress resistance and nutrient uptake, while also limiting the development of various fungal and bacterial diseases.

The product can be used on vegetable, fruit, berry, ornamental, field and nursery crops by spraying, misting, watering, and treating seeds and seedlings. It is also suitable for organic farming.

Main effects

• Limits the development of fungal and bacterial diseases.
• Supports plants after frost, hail, mechanical damage and other stress factors.
• Stimulates stomatal opening and supports photosynthetic activity.
• Supports nutrient uptake and transport.
• Reduces the negative effects of high temperatures and heat stress.
• Suitable for seed and seedling treatment.

Composition and characteristics

Dosage and application

Outdoor vegetable, berry and ornamental crops

• After risk of infection or after rainfall: 2.5% solution, usually 300–600 L of working solution/ha.
• When symptoms have already appeared: 4% solution, usually 300–600 L of working solution/ha.
• Under severe abiotic stress: 2.5–4% solution.
• Before expected high temperatures: 2.5–4% solution, applied 6–24 hours in advance, ensuring that plants have access to water.

Fruit crops and nurseries

• After infection risk or rainfall: 2.5% solution, 400–800 L of working solution/ha.
• When symptoms are already present: 4% solution, 400–800 L of working solution/ha.
• For abiotic stress: 2.5–4% solution.

Protected crops

• Spraying: 2.5% solution for cyclical application; 4% when symptoms are present.
• Misting: 15–20% solution, usually 60–120 L of working solution/ha.
• During prolonged periods of high humidity, the manufacturer recommends up to 2 applications per week.

Seedlings

Before planting, plants can be thoroughly sprayed or watered with a 4% solution for 2–3 days, according to the manufacturer's schedule.

Seed treatment

Seeds can be soaked in a 2.5–4% solution for 60–120 minutes, then dried and sown.

Preparation and important instructions

• Shake and mix the product thoroughly in its original packaging before use.
• It is recommended to use the prepared working solution within 24 hours.
• Apply early in the morning or in the evening; during the day, it can be used in cloudy weather.
• For water with a pH above 7.5, the manufacturer recommends adjusting the pH beforehand.
• Do not mix with pesticides, microbiological products, or other fertilizers, except for products explicitly listed as compatible by the manufacturer.
• The product can be used at temperatures of approximately 1°C and above.
• After opening the original packaging, it is recommended to use the product within about 2 months.
• Optimal storage: in the dark at approximately +1°C to +15°C; storage up to +25°C is permitted, but higher temperatures may reduce the stability of the active substance.
• AGRO ECA PROTECT is not a plant protection product.

Useful resources

Official AGRO ECA PROTECT product brochure – PDF (EN)