Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Actinovate Lawn & Garden?
Actinovate Lawn & Garden contains a patented beneficial microorganism that attacks root and foliar diseases that
afflict annuals, perennials, trees, fruits, vegetables, herbs and lawns.
When should I use Actinovate Lawn & Garden?
At the beginning of each season, all plants and lawns should be treated with a soil application of Actinovate Lawn &
Garden to help prevent root rots. Re-application should be made every 4-8 weeks. Foliar disease application should be
made every 14 days during disease time to prevent mildews and molds. If disease appears application frequency should
be shortened to every 7 days or less. Actinovate Lawn & Garden can help fight many common diseases found on
plants around your yard.
How can I tell if my plant has a fungal disease?
Disease diagnosis can be made by your local independent garden center or extension service. Root diseases will
generally manifest themselves in the foliage as wilting. Foliar diseases are more apparent because the spots of powder or
black slime can be readily seen on the leaf surface.
The Actinovate bag is so small. How much will this
treat?
Actinovate is highly concentrated. A 2oz bag will treat over 5,000 sq. ft. of lawn or over 500 plants. A 20gr bag will treat
over 200 plants.
Is Actinovate Lawn & Garden safe for fruits and
veggies?
Yes. Actinovate Lawn & Garden is approved for use on all plants including fruits and vegetables. It is safe and non-toxic.
Late Blight is a fungal disease that is deadly to tomatoes and potatoes. It will enter via lesions on the
plant and move to the vascular system where it quickly kills the plant. Blight spores can overwinter in
the soil (living on potato tubers or remnants of tomato plants), and the disease can be blown in by wind.
Early blight is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani. The disease can overwinter in the soil but also
be transported by wind, water, animals or machines. It can cause damping-off, collar rot, stem cankers,
leaf blight, and fruit rot. Actinovate and Actino-Iron can help prevent blight damage if the following
precautionary steps are taken.
Step 1:
Prepare Garden Beds
If your garden suffered from early or late blight during the previous season, remove all potato
tubers and/or tomato roots and plant parts buried in the soil. These pieces of plant material
are potential incubators for blight spores from the previous season, and the spores will infect any
new plantings in the bed. If starting your vegetables from seed indoors, go to step 2. If planting vegetables from seed or
transplants, go to step 3.
Step 2:
Start Seeds Indoors with Actinovate
Dissolve 1 tsp (4 grams) of Actinovate into 1 gallon of water to create solution. Water seed trays or
plant plugs with solution until soil is saturated without creating run off. Apply as soon as plants
are sown. Repeat application every week until seedlings are transplanted to garden beds.
Step 3:
Prepare Garden Beds with Actino-Iron
To prepare garden beds for seeds or vegetable transplants, add Actino-Iron to the soil, compost
or other growing media being used. Evenly rake 10 pounds of Actino-Iron into every 1,000 square feet
of garden beds to a depth of 3-5 inches.
Step 4:
Seeding or Transplanting to the Garden Bed
Create solution by dissolving 1 tsp of Actinovate into 1 gallon of water. Apply solution to sown seeds
or transplant plugs. Water entire area around each seed or plug until soil is saturated without creating
run off. Reapply as a soil application at 1/2 tsp (2 grams) per gallon every 4 weeks.
Step 5:
Foliar Spray Application Throughout the
Growing Season
To create solution, dissolve 1/2 tsp of Actinovate into a gallon of water. With a hand-held bottle or
backpack sprayer, mist the solution onto all plant foliage as well as the top 1/4 inch of soil. Reapply
every 2-4 weeks. Increase frequency if humidity remains high.
