Herbicide Centurion: instructions for use, mechanism of action, consumption rate
"Centurion" is a systemic post-emergence herbicide, instructions for use describe the features of this product and use. The substance is used against weeds growing in crops of vegetable crops, flax, rapeseed, sunflower. The tool is able to act on overgrown weeds in any phase of crop development. The chemical is effective in all weather conditions. Supplied with Amigo adjuvant.
Composition, dosage form and purpose of the drug
Imported graminicide is sold as a concentrated emulsion.The active substance - cletodim, belongs to the class of cyclohexanedione, its content is 240 g / l. Systemic post-emergence agrochemical designed to kill weeds in crops of various crops. "Centurion" is packed in plastic canisters (1 liter each) together with "Amigo" (3 liter each).
Mechanism of action
The effectiveness of the agrochemical is ensured by its unique formula. Moving along the leaf plates and shoots of weeds, the active component is concentrated at the points of growth and counteracts the combination of lipids. The growth of harmful herbs stops already 24-48 hours after spraying. After 3-7 days, the plants turn brown, leaf chlorosis occurs. Weeds die completely after 7-12 days. Underground parts die off within 12-20 days.
"Amigo" - an adjuvant with excellent surface-active properties, enhances the effectiveness of the drug, stabilizes the effect of the solution. Its addition contributes to a good fixing of the substance on weeds.
Pros and cons
Positive aspects of the herbicide:
- economical, low consumption rate;
- weather, soil conditions, climatic conditions do not affect its effectiveness;
- destroys annuals and perennials (wild oats, bluegrass, chaff, foxtail, foxtail, canary grass, chicken millet), even hard-to-hatch (creeping wheatgrass, wild sorghum, pig finger);
- eliminates the re-growth of weeds (common wild oats);
- quickly covers green mass and underground parts of weeds;
- compatible with other agrochemicals, enhances the effect of another substance, which reduces its dosage;
- half-life in soil 1-3 days, does not enter groundwater;
- no restrictions on crop rotation.
Of the minuses, only the high price and the purchase together with the fixer are distinguished.
Centurion herbicide consumption rate
"Centurion" affects annual and perennial weeds. Recommended consumption and growth stages of plants
Harmful herbsLinen;|
· soy; Beets (sugar, fodder, table) | 0.2-0.4 l/ha and 0.6-1.2 Amigo. | Harrowgrass (chicken millet), foxtail (all kinds) | 200-300 l/ha | When weed growth phase 2-6 leaves, regardless of the degree of growth of cultivated plants ha and 0.6-1.2 "Amigo" |
| Peas; | ||||
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sunflower; Spring rapeseed; Sugar beet | 0.2-0.4 l/ha and Amigo Star (0.4-0.8 l/ha) | |||
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Bow; potatoes; beets; Soybeans | 0.7-1.0 l/ha and 2.3-1.0 Amigo | Perennials
(couch grass) | When the wheatgrass reaches 10-20 cm, the growth phase of the crop does not matter | |
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· peas; sugar beets; Spring rapeseed |
How to prepare a working solution and its further use
Before processing, half of the water is poured into the tank, “Centurion” is added, mixed, then the rest of the liquid, lastly “Amigo” (1:3). The mixture is stirred throughout the entire period of work.If the weeds are in the initial phase of development, use the minimum concentration, in advanced cases - the maximum dosage. Use the prepared mixture immediately, on the same day. The air temperature should be +8… +25 С. Humidity - 65-90%. Spraying is recommended in the evening or in the morning. Precipitation in the form of rain even an hour after the treatment will not affect the result.
Recommended time to start manual and mechanized work - after 3 days. 1 herbicide spraying is carried out per season.
Herbicide Safety
Before preparing the solution, be sure to wear protective equipment (respirator, special goggles, gloves, protective clothing). After washing your hands, face, clean clothes.
Drug toxicity
Represents the 3rd degree of danger to humans and bees.After spraying, it is necessary to limit the years of honey insects for 1-2 days, the width of the protective zone is recommended to be 3-4 km. It is not allowed to spray flowering herbs during the period of activation of bees. It is recommended to mow flowering weeds along the perimeter of the treated area, if the agrochemical may enter during spraying.
Compatibility with other substances
"Centurion" is perfectly compatible with anti-dicotyledonous herbicides that contain: desmedifam, etofumezat, metamitron, clopyralid, phenmedifam, triflusulfuron, and insecticides. With the rest, it is desirable to conduct a compatibility test. Do not mix with fertilizers.
Storage conditions
Store the agrochemical in a closed, ventilated area, away from sunlight. There should not be food or feed nearby. The shelf life of the substance is 2 years. Temperature - -5… +35 C.
Similar drugs
Similar Russian-made agrochemicals with the same active component clethodim are also designed to combat a wide range of cereal weeds in crops. These include - "Beryl", "Graminion", "Rondo", "Kletodim Plus Mix". Foreign-made herbicides - "Zlakoff", "Zlakterr", "Chevron", "Select", "Elephant" also contain cletodym.
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