Avangard Ke

Why Avangard EC is the choice of the pragmatic agronomist

In the struggle for clean crops during early growth stages, timing is the key. The S-metolachlor active ingredient in Avangard EC represents a standard in soil-applied control, allowing you to manage annual grass weeds before they can pose any real competition to your crops.

Key strengths of the product

• High selectivity. Due to its selective nature, the product is gentle on soybeans, corn, and sunflowers, causing no phytotoxicity when application rates of 1–1.6 L/ha are followed.
• Extended protection period. The systemic mode of action creates a protective 'screen' in the topsoil, suppressing second and third weed flushes and reducing the need for expensive post-emergence herbicide sprays.
• Grass weed targeting. Avangard EC strikes directly at key threats—annual grasses—ensuring an ideal start for the crop.

Who is this solution for?

Developed by Shandong Qiaochang Chemical Co., Ltd., this product is designed for farms practicing intensive agriculture. It is an ideal choice for growers looking to minimize post-seeding mechanical soil tillage and ensure the crop has unhindered access to moisture and nutrients from the very first day.

Important application nuances

Given its Class 3 hazard rating, handling this emulsifiable concentrate requires strict adherence to safety protocols. Remember: this is a pre-emergence soil herbicide designed to act proactively. It is crucial to apply it to moist soil within the specified window—before crop germination. Maximum efficacy is achieved in a single application, so quality seedbed preparation is essential: eliminating large clods improves the uniformity of distribution and, consequently, the effectiveness of the protection.