Sokil, KE, herbicide

Controlling grass weeds: Working with "Sokil, CE"

When perennial grasses like couch grass start threatening soybean or sunflower crops, you need a selective tool that doesn't damage the main plant.

Field performance and application

It acts as a post-emergence selective herbicide: you apply it to the leaves once the weeds are established. Because of its systemic nature, the active ingredient translocates quickly through the weed's vascular system, halting growth almost immediately. It handles both annual grass weeds and tough perennials like couch grass effectively.

Practical application tips

• Application Rate: ranges from 0.5 to 1.0 L/ha. In cases of heavy perennial infestation, always aim for the higher end of the range to ensure a clean field with just one application, as per the label limit.
• Timing: as a foliar herbicide, it works best during the active growth phase of the weeds. Waiting for them to overgrow reduces the efficacy.
• Maintenance and Safety: the emulsifiable concentrate formulation is user-friendly, mixes well without clogging spray nozzles, and remains stable in the tank. It is a Class 3 hazard product, so standard PPE is essential during mixing and application.

Observing the field a few days after application, you can clearly see the yellowing and necrosis of the target grasses. Within two weeks, the weeds are completely suppressed. For a farmer, this reliability means you can focus on the crop's development, knowing that the competition for water and nutrients from cereal weeds has been successfully removed.