UPL SAAF Fungicide (Carbendazim 12 % + Mancozeb 63 % WP)

Description

UPL SAAF Fungicide (Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP) – Ultimate Dual-Action Disease Control

UPL SAAF is a highly trusted, premium broad-spectrum fungicide manufactured by UPL Limited. A household name among Indian farmers, SAAF features a powerful dual-action formula combining both systemic and contact chemistries. Whether used as a protective foliar spray or a highly effective seed treatment, SAAF delivers unmatched defense against a wide array of devastating fungal diseases, ensuring your crops get the healthiest start and stay disease-free!

🔬 Technical Specifications

⚙️ How It Works (Dual Mode of Action)

SAAF provides a deadly "1-2 punch" to fungal pathogens through its synergistic blend:

• 🛡️ Protective Shield (Mancozeb - Contact Action): Mancozeb stays on the plant surface, forming a tough, weather-resistant barrier. It is a multi-site inhibitor that prevents fungal spores from germinating and penetrating the plant tissue.

• 🩺 Deep Healing (Carbendazim - Systemic Action): Carbendazim is rapidly absorbed by the roots and leaves, moving systemically through the plant sap. It cures existing internal infections by disrupting the cell division (beta-tubulin assembly) of the fungus, completely halting its growth.

✨ Key Features & Benefits

• ✅ Broad-Spectrum Control: Effectively tackles a massive variety of diseases, including Leaf Spots, Blights, Rusts, Mildews, and Anthracnose across multiple crops.

• 🌱 The Seed Treatment Hero: SAAF is globally renowned as one of the absolute best fungicides for seed treatment. It completely cleanses seeds of soil-borne and seed-borne pathogens, ensuring rapid, uniform, and healthy germination.

• ⚡ Phytotonic Nutrition: The Mancozeb component is rich in Zinc and Manganese, providing a vital nutritional boost that leaves crop foliage visibly greener and healthier.

• 🛑 Resistance Management: The combination of a multi-site contact fungicide and a systemic fungicide significantly reduces the risk of fungi developing chemical resistance.

• 💰 Highly Economical: Offers world-class, premium disease control at a very cost-effective price point for farmers.

📋 Recommended Crops, Target Diseases & Dosage

Standard Mixing Ratio (Foliar Spray): * 300 to 400 grams per Acre

• 2 to 2.5 grams per Liter of water

• 30 to 40 grams per standard 15-Liter Knapsack Sprayer

Seed Treatment Dosage:

• 2.5 to 3 grams per Kg of Seeds

💡 PRO-TIP FOR MAXIMUM YIELD: Always treat your seeds or seedling roots with SAAF before sowing/transplanting. It acts as an armor against hidden soil fungi, preventing "Damping Off" and saving you from costly early-stage plant mortality!

🚜 Application Guidelines

1. Foliar Spray Preparation: Make a thick paste of the required powder with a little water first, then mix it into the main spray tank containing 150 to 200 liters of clean water per acre. Stir continuously.

2. Seed Treatment Method: Lightly moisten the seeds with water, sprinkle the required dose of SAAF powder evenly, and mix thoroughly by hand (wearing gloves) until every seed is coated. Dry in the shade before sowing.

3. Thorough Coverage: When spraying, use a knapsack sprayer with a hollow cone nozzle to ensure uniform coverage on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces.

4. Tank Mixing: SAAF is highly compatible and can be easily tank-mixed with most commonly used insecticides and plant growth regulators.

🛡️ Safety Precautions

• Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a mask, rubber gloves, and protective clothing to avoid inhaling the fine dust during mixing.

• Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap after application.

• Keep securely locked away in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children, pets, and livestock.