ORION 240 EC

Always read the label before use.

A selective contact herbicide for use in citrus, wine grapes, onions, garlic and brassicae crops for the control of annual broad-leaved weeds and grasses as indicated.

Citrus

Features

HRAC group code E herbicide.
ORION 240 EC has both post-emergence and residual action on both broadleaf and grass weeds.
ORION 240 EC rapidly binds to clay particles and organic material in the surface soil layer. This along with its low water solubility prevents it from leaching in the soil and being absorbed by crops roots.
ORION 240 EC controls weeds through a contact action on shoots of germinating seedlings as they emerge through the activated layer.

Do's & Don'ts

ORION 240 EC should be applied on a clean soil surface, free of any plant residues that could intercept applied product and result in suboptimal weed control.
Soil disturbance after application will affect weed control
detrimentally.
ORION 240 EC should be applied to moist soil and the soil must remain moist as long as possible, to enhance residual activity.
ORION 240 EC should be applied as a directed spray, aimed at the soil surface to avoid contact with crop foilage, as it can lead to localized leaf damage.
Under cold, wet and moist conditions ORION 240 EC vapours may cause scorching of the lower leaves (especially in young trees). This localized scorching will not influence further growth under normal conditions.
Sensitive nearby growing crops may be damaged by the vapour action of ORION 240 EC.
Application of ORION 240 EC on citrus bearing orchards should be done at least 3 weeks before blossoming or 3 weeks after fruit set.
Avoid application during periods of vegetative growth.

Usage Rate

Dosage per hectare:
3.0 to 4.0 ℓ / 500 ℓ water.

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Grape

Features

ORION 240 EC is a Diphenylether group herbicide and belongs to HRAC Group E.
ORION 240 EC has both post-emergence and residual action on both broad-leaf and grass weeds.
ORION 240 EC rapidly binds to clay particles and organic material in the surface soil layer. This along with its low water solubility prevents it from leaching in the soil and being absorbed by the roots of the crop.
ORION 240 EC controls weeds through a contact action on shoots of germinating seedlings as they emerge through the activated layer.

Do's & Don'ts

Apply only in well-established trellised vines.
Do not apply later than one month before bud break.
ORION 240 EC should be applied on a clean soil surface, free of any plant residues that could intercept applied product and result in suboptimal weed control.
Soil disturbance after application will affect weed control detrimentally.
Apply ORION 240 EC to moist soil and the soil must remain moist as long as possible, to enhance residual activity.
Sensitive nearby growing crops may be damaged by the vapour action of ORION 240 EC.

Usage Rate

3.0 to 4.0 ℓ / 500 ℓ water.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

oxyfluorfen (diphenyl ether) 240 g/ℓ

PACKAGING

5 L

REG. NO.

L7432

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration holder:
Universal Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd. Co.
Reg. No. 1983/008184/07
PO Box 801, Kempton Park, 1620.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

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BroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCauliflowerGarlicBroccoli - Broadleaf weedsBroccoli - Grass weedsBrussels sprouts - Broadleaf weedsCabbage - Broadleaf weedsCabbage - Grass weedsCauliflower - Broadleaf weedsCauliflower - Grass weedsGarlic - Grass weeds

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