Ferio Herbicide – Glufosinate Ammonium 13.5% SL Weed Killer for Cotton & Tea
Product Description
About Product:
Ferio Herbicide is a non-selective, post-emergent herbicide designed to control perennial weeds in plantation crops. It acts through direct contact with the weeds, ensuring effective elimination. Ferio offers cost-effective weed management due to its high efficiency at low application rates.
Technical Details:
- Technical Name: Glufosinate ammonium 13.5% SL
- Mode of Entry: Contact
- Mode of Action: Inhibits the enzyme glutamine synthetase, which is essential for glutamine synthesis and ammonia detoxification in plants. The inhibition causes ammonia buildup in cells, leading to plant death.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Broad-spectrum activity against both broadleaf and grassy weeds
- Effective in small doses – economical for farmers
- Targets critical enzyme function in plants for quick weed kill
- Suitable for crops like cotton and tea
Usage Recommendations:
| Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage / Acre (L) | Water Dilution (L) | Time of Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Echinochloa sp., Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus rotundus, Digitaria marginata, Dactyloctenium aegyptium | 1 – 1.2 | 200 | Post-emergence when weeds are in active vegetative growth |
| Tea | Imperata cylindrica, Panicum repens, Commelina benghalensis, Ageratum conyzoides, Eleusine indica, Paspalum conjugatum | 1 – 1.3 | 150 – 200 | Post-emergence/flowering stage. Apply using spray shield to avoid drift on tea plant |
Method of Application:
Apply as a ground-level spray on young, newly emerged weeds. Use a Knapsack sprayer with a flat fan or flood jet nozzle fitted with a spray shield.
Disclaimer:
This information is for reference purposes only. Always follow the instructions provided on the product label and leaflet.
| Unit: ml |
| Chemical: Glufosinate Ammonium 15% SL |