Sharpen 33% EC Herbicides:
Composition & Formulation:
Active Ingredient: Pendimethalin 33% w/v in an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) format—meaning it mixes with water to form a sprayable emulsion.
Mode of Action & Application
Offers both pre‑emergence and early post‑emergence control of monocot and some dicot weeds by inhibiting germination and early growth stages.
Absorbed primarily by emerging roots and shoots; works by halting cell division (mitosis), preventing plant development
Approved Crops & Rates
Registered for use in a wide array of crops, including:
Field crops: corn, sunflower, beans, chickpeas, potatoes, soybeans, tobacco, wheat, barley, etc.
Vegetables & horticulture: carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes, celery, leafy greens, brassicas.
Specialty & fruit crops: vineyards, orchards, strawberries, ornamentals, nurseries, pastures
Typical application rates range from 300 to 600 ml per hectare, depending on crop type and local guidelines.
Key Advantages
A selective, soil-residual herbicide delivering effective control of weed emergence—helping reduce competition and improve crop establishment
Its mechanism allows flexible timing, suitable immediately after sowing or just before weed emergence
Safety & Restrictions
Certain crops require specific waiting periods (pre-harvest intervals) post-application:
Asparagus: 28 days
Lettuce, endive, chicory: 75 days
Other crops: Follow local label or regulatory instructions.