Thakar Gadar Herbicide - Metribuzin 70% WP for Wheat, Potato, Soybean, Tomato & Sugarcane

Thakar Gadar is a selective, systemic herbicide from Thakar Chemicals Ltd. that protects crops from narrow-leaf and broadleaf weeds, annual grasses, and grassy weeds. The active ingredient is Metribuzin 70% WP, a well-known triazinone herbicide that works by inhibiting photosynthesis in weeds, leading to their death. It is available as a Wettable Powder (WP) formulation and is trusted by farmers for effective weed control in wheat, potato, soybean, tomato, and sugarcane.

What makes Gadar highly practical for Indian farmers is its flexible application timing. It can be used both as a pre-emergent and early post-emergent herbicide, giving you a wider window to manage weeds. The product is absorbed mainly through the roots and partly through the leaves, moving upward in the plant to stop weed growth from within. It is particularly effective against Phalaris minor, a stubborn grass weed in wheat that has developed resistance to many other herbicides. Because it works at low doses with broad-spectrum activity, it is a cost-effective choice for weed management.

Gadar is also considered safe for the environment as it breaks down easily, and it leaves no harmful residual effect on succeeding crops. This makes it a dependable option for farmers who plan crop rotations. The product is made in India and is intended for agricultural use only.

Key Benefits

• Controls both narrow-leaf and broadleaf weeds, plus annual and grassy weeds, in one application.
• Works as both a pre-emergent and early post-emergent herbicide, giving you flexible application timing.
• Effective against Phalaris minor, a resistant grass weed in wheat that many other herbicides fail to control.
• Provides quick action as it is absorbed through both roots and leaves.
• Cost-effective because it delivers strong results at a low dose of 100 to 150 gm per acre.
• Breaks down easily in the environment and leaves no harmful residual effect on succeeding crops.
• Safe for rotational cropping, making it a dependable choice for multi-crop farming.

How It Works

Thakar Gadar works as a selective, systemic herbicide. The active ingredient Metribuzin is absorbed predominantly through the roots and partly through the leaves of the weed. Once inside the plant, it moves upward through the xylem, the plant's water-conducting tissue. From there, it reaches the leaves where it inhibits photosynthesis, the process by which plants make food. When photosynthesis stops, the weed cannot produce energy and gradually dies.

Because of this systemic movement, Gadar controls weeds from within rather than just burning the top growth. This is why it gives more complete and lasting control of both grasses and broadleaf weeds. Its selectivity means it targets weeds while being safe for the crop when used at the recommended dose and timing. The mode of action is classified under HRAC Group C1, which refers to photosynthesis inhibition.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Brand	Thakar Chemicals Ltd.
Active Ingredient	Metribuzin 70% WP
Chemical Group	Triazinone
Formulation	Wettable Powder (WP)
Mode of Action	Inhibits photosynthesis (HRAC C1)
Selectivity	Selective
Time of Application	Pre-emergent and early post-emergent
Target Spectrum	Narrow-leaf and broadleaf weeds, annual grasses, grassy weeds
Packaging	250 gm (also available as 100 gm pouches)
Country of Origin	India

Recommended Dosage & Application

The recommended dosage of Thakar Gadar is 100 to 150 gm per acre, or 1.25 gm per liter of water for foliar application. Use clean water and spray evenly on the soil surface or on early-stage weeds.

Crop	Target Weeds	Dosage (per acre)
Potato	Narrow and broadleaf weeds	100 to 150 gm
Soybean	Annual grasses and broadleafs	100 to 150 gm
Wheat	Annual grass (Phalaris minor) and broadleafs	100 to 150 gm
Sugarcane	Narrow and broadleaf weeds	100 to 150 gm
Tomato	Broadleaf and grassy weeds	100 to 150 gm

For foliar application, mix 1.25 gm of Gadar per liter of water. Spray using 200 to 250 liters of water per acre for even coverage.

When to Use

Thakar Gadar can be applied as a pre-emergent herbicide, meaning before weeds emerge, or as an early post-emergent herbicide, meaning when weeds are still young and small. This flexibility allows you to choose the timing that best suits your field conditions.

• For wheat, apply pre-emergence or early post-emergence to control Phalaris minor and broadleaf weeds.
• For soybean, apply at pre-emergence stage to manage annual grasses and broadleafs.
• For potato and tomato, apply pre-emergence or early post-emergence to control narrow, broadleaf, and grassy weeds.
• For sugarcane, apply at early weed emergence for best results.

For best results, apply when weeds are young and actively growing. Early application gives the herbicide a better chance to control weeds before they compete with the crop for water, nutrients, and sunlight.

Step by Step Usage Instructions

1. Wear hand gloves, a mask, and protective clothing before handling the product.
2. Measure the correct dose: 100 to 150 gm per acre, or 1.25 gm per liter of water.
3. Fill the spray tank halfway with clean water.
4. Add the Gadar powder and stir well to form a uniform suspension.
5. Top up the tank with the remaining water and mix thoroughly.
6. Spray evenly on the soil surface or on early-stage weeds using 200 to 250 liters of water per acre.
7. Do not smoke, eat, or drink while applying the product.
8. After application, wash hands and equipment thoroughly with soap and water.

Precautions & Safety

• Do not exceed the recommended dosage limits.
• Use hand gloves and a mask while mixing and applying the product.
• Do not smoke, eat, or drink when applying the product.
• Avoid skin and eye contact; wash immediately with water in case of accidental exposure.
• Do not inhale dust or spray mist.
• Avoid spraying near canals, ponds, or drinking water sources.
• Do not apply the herbicide directly on top of crops.
• Store in the original pack in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Seek medical attention immediately in case of infection or accidental exposure.

PHI / REI & Storage

• Maintain a pre-harvest interval of 7 to 10 days after the last application.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep the product in its original packaging and out of reach of children and animals.