Ekstrakorn

Systemic Weed Control for Maize and Sunflower Crops

Extracorn is a systemic soil-applied herbicide developed by Frandesa (Republic of Belarus), established as a reliable solution for protecting row crops during early development stages. In modern intensive agriculture, where crop-weed competition in the weeks immediately following sowing determines yield potential, this product serves as a vital safeguard for the field.

Technological Composition Benefits

The product utilizes a combination of active ingredients from the triazine and chloroacetamide classes—terbuthylazine and S-metolachlor. This combination provides a powerful synergistic effect:

• S-metolachlor inhibits the growth of grass and certain broadleaf weed seedlings before they emerge from the soil.
• Terbuthylazine effectively targets a wide spectrum of broadleaf weeds, entering the plant through the root system and partially through the leaves.

Formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate, the herbicide distributes evenly within the soil layer, creating a persistent protective screen.

Application and Effectiveness

Extracorn is classified as a selective pre-emergence herbicide. Its application allows growers to manage weed pressure at the most critical time of crop vulnerability.

• Crops: Maize and Sunflower.
• Application rate: 4–5 L/ha, which is the optimal range for establishing a consistent herbicidal barrier.
• Treatment frequency: One application per season.

With a Class 3 hazard rating, the product requires standard handling precautions. However, when applied according to guidelines, Extracorn delivers consistent performance even under varying weather conditions. Using this product from Frandesa allows agricultural operations to achieve professional-grade crop protection, reducing the need for costly post-emergence interventions.