SUKHOVIY

Technical Insights into "Sukhovi" Herbicide Performance

"Sukhovi," manufactured by Nanjing №1 Pesticide Factory (Red Sun Group), acts as a high-efficiency contact herbicide and desiccant. Unlike systemic products, this herbicide targets the leaf surface directly, inducing rapid membrane degradation through photo-oxidation. This mechanism makes it an essential tool for rapid green-mass desiccation, particularly in pre-harvest scenarios.

Formulation and Application Mechanics

• Active Formulation: The Water Soluble Concentrate (WSC) ensures high compatibility with water tanks and uniform spray distribution. This physical property is vital for achieving the comprehensive leaf coverage required for a contact-action agent.
• Effective Dosage and Coverage: With a recommended rate of 2–3 L/ha, the product is engineered to strip foliage from annual broadleaf and grass weeds. Since it is non-selective, efficacy is strictly dependent on the spray pattern; since the compound does not translocate, missed spots remain green.
• Crop Desiccation Logic: In crops like winter rapeseed, soybean, and sunflower, the product triggers immediate wilting. This physiological shutdown allows for uniform harvesting 7–10 days post-application, significantly reducing the moisture content of the seeds and minimizing potential yield losses from field shedding or moisture-related spoilage.

Operational Considerations

Given its status as a Class 2 hazard non-selective herbicide, rigorous field calibration is necessary. The contact nature of the herbicide means that rainfastness is achieved shortly after application, providing operational stability under erratic weather conditions. Users must ensure that spray equipment is precision-calibrated to avoid drift, as the chemistry acts immediately upon contact with any green tissue.