- Composition, dosage form and purpose
- What plants does it affect and how does it work?
- Advantages of the drug
- Cons of herbicide
- Calculation of consumption
- How to prepare a working mixture
- Terms of Use
- Safety precautions at work
- Possible compatibility
- How toxic is it?
- How to store it correctly and for how long
- Similar means
Treating the soil with herbicides before planting allows you to prepare it to prevent weeds from interfering with the emergence of crops. Let's look at the action and purpose of the herbicide "Gardo Gold," its composition, advantages and disadvantages, application rates, and consumption for treating multiple crops. We'll also discuss compatibility and alternatives for agriculture.
Composition, dosage form and purpose
The product is manufactured by Syngenta LLC. This product contains two active ingredients: s-metolachlor at 312.5 g/L and terbuthylazine (187.5 g/L). It is formulated as a concentrated suspension. The herbicide is packaged in 10-liter canisters. This product is intended for pre-planting applications and is effective against one-year-old dicotyledonous and cereal weeds. It is used on soybeans, corn, and sunflowers.
What plants does it affect and how does it work?
The product destroys weeds as they germinate, penetrating them through their leaves and roots. C-metolachlor inhibits the synthesis of substances essential to weed life: lipids and fatty acids, flavonoids, and protein.
Terbuthylazine stops the transport of electrons during photosynthetic processes, causing weeds to die.
Advantages of the drug
The duration of the protective effect is 2-2.5 months.
Cons of herbicide
It is used only on certain crops – soybeans, corn and sunflower.
Calculation of consumption
For sunflowers, the application rate is 3-4 liters per hectare, spraying once before crop emergence. The application rate is 200-300 liters per hectare, with a two-month waiting period. For corn, the application rate is 4-4.5 liters per hectare, spraying before emergence or at the early stages of crop and weed development (3-5 and 1-4 leaves, respectively). The application rate is 200-300 liters per hectare, with a 60-day waiting period.
How to prepare a working mixture
To treat the soil, dilute the mixture in sprayers in the following order: add water to 1/3 of the volume, pour in the required amount of Gardo Gold concentrate, and top up with water to the desired volume. Mix everything thoroughly.
Terms of Use
Gardo Gold is applied to the soil before the first shoots emerge. Upon contact with the soil, the liquid forms a protective soil barrier. Weed seedlings are unable to penetrate this barrier, while crop seedlings continue to grow. This inhibits weed growth for over a month.
The effectiveness and duration of action of the product depend on the soil type and its organic content. Light soils require minimal application, while heavy soils require maximum application. Humus-rich soils require increased application rates. Weather also affects the product's effectiveness; high humidity and cool weather reduce its effectiveness.
Safety precautions at work
Gardo Gold is a Class 3 herbicide, meaning it poses little risk to humans. It can be used while wearing light protective clothing, a respirator, goggles, and rubber gloves. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during application. If the solution comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse the affected area with water.
Possible compatibility
Compatible with other similar herbicides in tank mixes. The combined mixture is 30-35% more effective.
How toxic is it?
It is non-phytotoxic to plants and soil organisms. It decomposes within one growing season. Any agricultural crops can be planted the following year. Gardo Gold is prohibited from being used near water bodies.
How to store it correctly and for how long
Shelf life: 3 years. Store in the original packaging, tightly sealed. Store in a dry, warm, and dark place. Avoid contact with food, medications, and animal feed. Keep out of reach of children and animals. The solution should not be stored for more than 1 day. Discard after the expiration date.
Similar means
Gardo Gold substitutes with the same active ingredients include Avangard, Anaconda, Begin, Difilain, Dushans, Camelot, Cyborg, Lumax, Metol's, Simba, Telus, Tolasin, Hevimet, and others. If there are any concerns about compatibility, mix a small amount of the products before diluting them in tank mixtures. If no chemical reaction is observed, mix them in the required dosages.
Gardo Gold is a concentrate for treating fields to protect sunflower, soybean, and corn seedlings from weeds. It is non-toxic to crops and soil and decomposes quickly. It does not require mandatory incorporation, although this is recommended to enhance the herbicidal effect. Its use is cost-effective because it is used sparingly.
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