Saaf Fungicide
Saaf Fungicide – Trusted Dual Action Protection
Saaf Fungicide is one of the most trusted fungicides in India, offering powerful systemic and contact action for complete crop protection against fungal infections. A classic formulation from UPL, it delivers reliable and long-lasting disease control across a wide variety of crops.
Technical Details
| Technical Name | Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP |
| Mode of Entry | Systemic & Contact |
| Mode of Action | Carbendazim spreads systemically through plant tissues, inhibiting fungal cell division. Mancozeb forms a protective barrier on the plant surface, stopping spore germination. |
Key Features & Benefits
- Broad-spectrum fungicide effective on many crops
- Dual action: systemic (internal) and contact (external)
- Prevents and controls all major fungal stages
- Improves crop health and yield with long-lasting protection
- Safe and easy to apply as preventive or curative spray
Recommended Usage
| Crop | Target Disease | Dose / Acre (g) | Water (L) | Dose / Litre (g) | Waiting Period (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Fruit rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew | 300 | 200 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Grape | Anthracnose, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew | 300 | 200 | 1.5 | 7 |
| Mango | Anthracnose, Powdery mildew | 300 | 200 | 1.5 | 7 |
| Paddy | Blast | 300 | 300 | 1 | 57 |
| Potato | Early blight, Late blight, Black scurf | 700 | 200 | 3.5 | 47 |
| Maize | Downy mildew, Leaf blight | 400 | 200 | 2 | 37 |
| Tea | Black rot, Blister blight, Dieback, Grey blight, Red rust | 500–600 | 200 | 2.5–3 | 7 |
| Groundnut | Leaf spot, Rust | 200 | 200 | 1 | 72 |
Seed Treatment:
Diseases: Collar rot, Dry rot, Root rot, Tikka leaf spot
Dose: 2.5 g/kg of seed
Method of Application
Apply via foliar spray or use as a seed treatment depending on the disease and crop stage.
Additional Information
- Compatible with most commonly used chemicals
- Follow label instructions carefully for best results
| Unit: gms |
| Chemical: Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP |