HPM Waada – Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC Selective Contact Herbicide

HPM Waada is a broad-spectrum selective contact herbicide containing Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC. It is highly effective in controlling annual broadleaf weeds, grasses, and sedges when used as a pre-emergence or early post-emergence spray. With residual activity and crop safety, Waada helps farmers manage weeds efficiently in paddy, groundnut, vegetables, fruits, and other crops.

Product Specifications

Product Name	HPM Waada
Technical Content	Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC
Type	Selective Contact Herbicide
Mode of Action	Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor; absorbed rapidly by foliage and shoots with very little translocation.
Formulation	Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)

Key Features & Benefits

Broad-Spectrum: Controls annual grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds.
Residual Effect: Provides extended weed control with pre- and early post-emergence application.
Crop Safety: Safe for subsequent crops and selective in action.
Versatile Use: Recommended for paddy, groundnut, vegetables, fruits, cotton, ornamentals, and non-crop areas.
Improved Yield: Reduces weed competition, ensuring better nutrient utilization by the crop.

Applications

Effective on direct-sown, puddled, and transplanted rice fields.
Controls weeds in groundnut fields through blanket soil application.
Useful in vegetables (onion, cabbage, peas), fruit orchards, nuts (almonds), and cotton fields.
Can also be used in ornamentals, non-crop areas, and landscapes.

Dosage & Dilution

Crop	Target Weeds	Dosage (ml/acre)	Water Volume (L)	Application Time
Paddy (Direct sown / Puddled / Transplanted)	Echinochloa spp., Cyperus difformis, Fimbristylis miliacea, Eclipta alba, Ludwigia perennis	258–412	200	Within 4 days after transplanting
Groundnut	Echinochloa colonum, Digitaria spp.	258–430	200–300	Blanket soil application or pre-emergence stage

FAQs – HPM Waada

Q1. HPM Waada ka use kaunse crops mein hota hai?

Ye paddy, groundnut, vegetables, fruits, cotton, nuts, ornamentals aur non-crop areas mein use hota hai.

Q2. Waada ka mode of action kya hai?

Waada ek Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor hai jo photosynthesis rokta hai aur weeds ki death kar deta hai.

Q3. Waada kitne din tak control deta hai?

Iski residual activity weeds ko lambe samay tak control karti hai aur nayi weed growth ko rok deti hai.

Q4. Kya Waada agle crops ke liye safe hai?

Haan, Waada selective aur safe hai aur subsequent crops par koi harmful effect nahi hota.

Q5. Best spray timing kya hai?

Paddy mein transplant ke 4 din ke andar aur groundnut mein blanket soil application ke roop mein use karna best hai.

Important Note

⚠️ This product is restricted in Kerala State. Farmers in Kerala must follow state-specific regulations.

Disclaimer

The details provided are for reference purposes only. Always follow the label instructions and local agricultural guidelines for safe and effective use.