Belveder

Why «Belvedere» is the go-to herbicide for beet growers

Growing fodder beet requires constant vigilance against weed pressure. When I need a herbicide that acts selectively without compromising crop safety, I use «Belvedere» from «Feinkemie Schwebda». It’s a classic post-emergence tool that gets the job done when you need precision, not guesswork.

Operating experience and dosage

I typically run a dosage of 0.5–1.0 l/ha. Since it’s a contact herbicide, it hits exactly what it touches. It doesn't have systemic action that forgives sloppy spraying, so ensuring proper nozzle setup is non-negotiable. If you get the coverage right, the effect on lamb's quarters, pigweed, and wild mustard is immediate and clean.

Key practical features

• Selectivity: It effectively handles green foxtail, shepherd's purse, and chickweed without burning the beet crop.
• Flexibility: With up to 3 applications allowed, you can manage successive weed flushes throughout the growing season.
• Formulation: The suspension concentrate mixes easily in the tank. I haven't had issues with nozzle clogging or sediment build-up, which is a big plus when you're out in the field and need to keep moving.

The combination of desmedipham, phenmedipham, and carbamates provides a reliable, broad-spectrum control. The key with «Belvedere» is timing. You have to catch the weeds when they are still small and vulnerable. Trying to save on the herbicide by waiting for weeds to grow larger is a mistake—it only increases the stress on the crop and forces you to use the higher end of the dosage range. For me, this product is about consistency and predictable results.