DESCRIPTION
SWAL Harmetry Glufosinate Ammonium 50% WG Herbicide Details :
- SWAL Harmetry is a powerful non-selective post-emergence herbicide formulated with Glufosinate Ammonium 50% WG. It is highly effective in controlling a wide range of grassy weeds, broadleaf weeds, and sedges in non-crop areas. It works by inhibiting glutamine synthetase, leading to the accumulation of ammonia in plant tissues and ultimately causing plant death. Harmetry ensures rapid and broad-spectrum weed control, even for tough and resistant species.
- Technical Content : Glufosinate Ammonium 50% WG W/W
- Mode of Action : Inhibition of glutamine synthetase
Target Weeds:
Grassy Weeds:
- Digitaria sanguinalis (Hairy Crabgrass)
- Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Crowfoot Grass)
- Elusine indica (Indian Goosegrass)
- Echinochloa colonum (Jungle Rice)
- Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda Grass)
Broadleaf Weeds:
- Parthenium hysterophorus (Congress Grass)
- Phyllanthus niruri (Gale of the Wind)
- Euphorbia hirta (Asthma-Plant)
- Ageratum conyzoides (Goat Weed)
- Sedges : Cyperus rotundus (Nut Sedge)
- Major Crops : Non-Crop
- Dosage : 400 gm per acre
FAQs for SWAL Harmetry (Glufosinate Ammonium 50% WG)
1. What is SWAL Harmetry herbicide used for?
Ans: SWAL Harmetry is a non-selective, post-emergence contact herbicide (Group 10) used to control annual and perennial weeds (both grasses and broadleaf) in many crops like corn, soybean, cotton, orchards, and non-crop areas
2. How does it work on weeds?
Ans: It disrupts the enzyme glutamine synthetase, leading to ammonia build-up in plant tissue, halting photosynthesis and causing rapid weed desiccation where sprayed .
3. When and how should SWAL Harmetry be applied?
Ans:
- Use post-emergence, when weeds are young and actively growing.
- Apply as a foliar spray, ensuring full coverage.
- Ideal in sunny, warm, humid weather conditions
4. Which crops can it be safely used on?
Ans: Safe in crops tolerant to glufosinate, including LibertyLink® corn, soybean, cotton, and some orchards. Avoid spraying on non-tolerant crops unless using directed or hooded sprayers .
5. What is the recommended dosage?
Ans: Typically, 22–29 fl oz/acre (≈0.4–0.5 lb ai/A) for in-crop use. Can range up to 30 fl oz/acre for burndown applications. Exact rates depend on crop, weed size, and label instructions .
6. Is SWAL Harmetry rainfast?
Ans: Yes. It becomes rainfast approximately 4 hours after application, although light rainfall helps activate it .
7. How many applications are permitted per year?
Ans: Usually 1–3 applications, depending on crop type. For soybeans and corn, max 2; for cotton up to 3; always maintain 7–14 day intervals between sprays .
