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Systemic weed control: Blade herbicide

In the struggle against grass weeds, particularly aggressive species such as couch grass (Elymus repens), farmers require proven systemic solutions. The herbicide "Blade," based on clethodim, is a selective agent that has become a reliable tool for protecting a wide range of crops: from vegetable plantations to industrial sowings of rapeseed, soybeans, and sunflowers.

The active ingredient, clethodim, belongs to the cyclohexanedione chemical class. Its main feature is systemic action: the product is rapidly absorbed by weed leaves and translocated to growth points, where it inhibits lipid synthesis. This ensures the destruction of both the aerial parts of the weed and its root system, which is critical for controlling perennial grasses.

Technical specifications and application

"Blade" is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate, ensuring excellent miscibility with water and stability of the spray solution. As a post-emergence (insurance) herbicide, it is applied directly to actively growing weeds.

• Spectrum of activity: effective against annual and perennial grass weeds.
• Selectivity: due to its selective action, "Blade" is safe for broad-leaved crops, such as potatoes, flax, beets, and legumes.
• Hazard class: rated as Class 3, requiring standard safety precautions when handling agrochemicals.

The product's supply chain combines international expertise: Sidera-Agro acts as the applicant, while manufacturing involves major chemical enterprises from China (China National Complete Engineering Corporation, Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Dayo Chemical Industrial, Agricopter Asia Limited) and the Ukrainian enterprise Agrokhimikat. This collaboration allows for the delivery of a high-quality product adapted to the demands of intensive agriculture.

Agronomist’s advice

Maximum efficacy is achieved by treating weeds during their active growth phase (2 to 4 leaves for annual species). It is important to note that "Blade" does not affect broad-leaved weeds; therefore, in tank mixes or crop protection programs, it is often combined with other products. Its systemic nature allows it to be used as a reliable "insurance" on fields where mechanical control methods fall short.