ASTRA 58

Weeds are invasive herbs which disrupt the growth and yield of crops. One of the most famous weeds even called “the world’s worst weed” is Cyperus Rotundus.

Cyperus Rotundus is one of the most invasive weed infesting over 50 crops in over 90 coun- tries. It not only competes with crop for ground resources, its roots release substances harm- ful to the crops. It is also resistant to most herbicides.

Astra 58 is selective, systemic and post-emergence weedicide which belongs to Phenoxy- carboxylic group. It is used as wide spectrum weedicide for the control of annual & peren- nial broad leaf weeds in many crops. Its unique action makes it highly effective especially against Cyperus Rotundus which is one of the toughest weeds to kill.

Pack sizes: 250ml, 400ml, 1000ml, 5000ml.

Mode of Action

Astra 58 is rapidly absorbed by leaves and roots of the weed. It quickly penetrates into the plant tissue and causes abnormal biosynthesis of protein. This process results in uncon- trolled cell division ultimately harming leaves and killing the target weed.
It’s translocation action helps it travel throughout plant & finally accumulating in growing region of the crop where it acts as a growth inhibitor. It is hence a post-emergence herbicide as well finishing annual and perennial broad leaf weeds in wide range of crops.

Recommendation:

Wheat:
Dosage: 300-500 ml per acre
Time of Application: Post emergence|2-3days after sowing Sugarcane:

Dosage: 300-500 ml per acre
Time of Application: Pre-emergence|6weeks after planting cane Maize:
Dosage: 600 ml per acre
Time of Application: Pre-emergence|1-2days after sowing Aquatic Weeds:
Dosage: 600 ml per acre
Time of Application: When weeds are young and actively growing No Crop Area:
Dosage: 600 ml per acre

Method of Application

- Plant protection equipment: Use Knapsack sprayer, Foot sprayer or compression knapsack battery sprayer and ASPEE-HTP power sprayer with flat fan flood jet nozzle is recommended. - To be used at 2-3 leaf stage of weeds.

Safety recommendations

- Avoid spray drifts and neighbouring crops.
- Use spray on clear day and spray in the direction of wind.
- Spray in uniform manner.
- Do not inhale or mix with bare hands.
- Keep live stock away from spray area for two weeks.
- Keep away from food stuff, empty food stuff containers and animal food.
- Wash thoroughly the contaminated cloths and parts of body after spraying. - Do not smoke, drink, eat or chew while mixing and spraying.
- And wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.
- Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
- Always refer to the SDS for detailed information on safety.