Sumitomo Azadi Herbicide – Imazethapyr 10% SL for Selective Weed Control

Sumitomo Azadi is a selective post-emergent herbicide containing Imazethapyr 10% SL, specially designed to manage a wide range of broadleaf and grassy weeds. Manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical India Pvt. Ltd., Azadi provides effective weed suppression in crops like soybean, groundnut, pulses, and more, without harming the crop.

Composition & Mode of Action:

Key Features & Benefits:

• Selective Weed Control: Safely eliminates target weeds while protecting main crops
• Post-Emergence Use: Effective against actively growing weeds
• Systemic Action: Absorbed through leaves and roots and translocated to weed growing points
• Improves Yield: Reduces crop-weed competition during early growth stages
• Long-Lasting Effect: One application provides extended control

Recommended Crops:

Soybean, Groundnut, Black Gram, Green Gram, Pigeon Pea (Arhar), and other pulses.

Target Weeds:

• Grasses: Echinochloa spp., Digitaria spp., Eleusine indica
• Broadleaf Weeds: Amaranthus spp., Digera arvensis, Parthenium spp.
• Sedges: Cyperus spp.

Application Guidelines:

• Apply 15–20 days after sowing, when weeds are in 2–4 leaf stage
• Recommended dosage: 750–1000 ml per hectare in 200–400 liters of water
• Use flat fan or flood jet nozzle for uniform spray

Precautions:

• Do not apply on waterlogged fields
• Avoid spraying during high wind or rainfall
• Wear protective gear during handling and application