About Saaf Fungicide

Saaf Fungicide is a UPL product containing Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP. Saaf is a systemic and contact fungicide, which makes it useful where both internal and surface disease protection are needed.

Saaf Fungicide is recommended in crops such as groundnut, paddy, potato, tea, grape, mango, chilli, maize, apple, cotton, soybean, mandarin and seed treatment in selected crops as per the provided recommendation. It helps control diseases such as leaf spot, blast, early blight, late blight, black scurf, blister blight, grey blight, red rust, die back, black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fruit rot, leaf blight, fruit scab, grey mildew, pod and stem blight, collar rot, dry root rot and seedling diseases.

Saaf Fungicide Technical Name

Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP

Product Specifications

Mode of Entry: Systemic and contact action (Dual action)
Mode of Action: Saaf Fungicide works through systemic and contact action. Carbendazim provides systemic disease control, while Mancozeb gives contact protection on the plant surface. This combination helps manage labelled fungal diseases when applied as per crop wise recommendation.
Time of Application: Apply as per crop and disease recommendation.

Key Features & Benefits

Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled fungal disease groups such as leaf spots, blights, rusts, rots, mildews, scab, blast and seedling diseases in recommended crops.
Effective Against: Leaf spot, blast, early blight, late blight, black scurf, blister blight, grey blight, red rust, die back, black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fruit rot, leaf blight, fruit scab, grey mildew, collar rot, charcoal rot, seedling rot and Fusarium wilt.
Flexible Crop Use: Recommended in field crops, plantation crops, fruit crops and vegetable crops.
Multiple Application Uses: The recommendation includes foliar spray, drone application in selected crops and seed treatment for specific crops.

Saaf Fungicide Dosage & Recommended Crops

Crops	Target disease	Dosage / Acre	Dilution in water / Acre	Dosage / L of water	Waiting period
Groundnut	Leaf spot	200 g	200 L	1 g	72 days
Paddy (Rice)	Blast	300 g	300 L	1 g	57 days
Paddy, (Rice) Drone Application	Blast	300 g	8 L	37.5 g	57 days
Potato	Early blight, Late blight, Black scurf	700 g	200 L	3.5 g	47 days
Tea	Blister blight, Grey blight, Red rust, Die back, Black rot	500 g	100 to 200 L	2.5 to 5 g	7 days
Grape	Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Anthracnose	0.15% solution	As required depending on crop canopy		7 days
Mango	Powdery mildew and Anthracnose	0.15% solution	As required depending on crop canopy		7 days
Chilli	Leaf spot, Fruit rot and Powdery mildew	300 g	200 L	1.5 g	3 days
Chilli, Drone Application	Leaf spot, Fruit rot and Powdery mildew	300 g	8 L	37.5 g	3 days
Maize	Downy mildew and Leaf blight	400 g	200 L	2 g	37 days
Apple	Fruit scab and Powdery mildew	0.25% solution	As required depending on crop canopy		20 days
Cotton	Alternaria leaf spot and Grey mildew	600 g	200 L	3 g	71 days
Soybean	Alternaria leaf spot, Myrothecium leaf spot, Pod and stem blight, Anthracnose	500 g	200 L	2.5 g	31 days
Mandarin	Twig blight, Sooty mould, Anthracnose fruit rot and Anthracnose leaf spot	0.30% solution	200 L		30 days
Groundnut, (Seed Treatment)	Tikka leaf spot, Collar rot and dry root rot	2.5 g seed treatment dose	Not applicable	Not applicable	Seed treatment
Soybean, (Seed Treatment )	Collar rot, Charcoal rot, Seedling rot	3.0 g seed treatment dose	Not applicable	Not applicable	Seed treatment
Pea,(Seed Treatment )	Rhizoctonia seedling blight, Ascochyta foot rot, Fusarium wilt	3.0 g seed treatment dose	Not applicable	Not applicable	Seed treatment

Method of Application

Foliar Spray: Mix the product and water at right dosage and spray. Spray by suitable sprayer viz. knapsack sprayer, foot sprayer, compression knapsack sprayer etc. Before spraying the fungicide, its suspension should be mixed well with a wooden stick.

Seed Treatment: To treat the seed, prepare slurry with requisite quantity of product with 10 ml of water per Kg of seed and swirled in a closed container to make uniform coating on the seeds. Coated seeds are then shade dry and to be sown on the same day or next day.

For paddy and chilli, the application is done by drone.

Best Time to Spray

Apply Saaf Fungicide as per the crop and disease recommendation and ensure uniform spray coverage of the crop canopy.

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Saaf Fungicide with other products.

Safety Precautions

Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing, and safety goggles while spraying.
Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or applying the product.
Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
Do not spray near aquaculture
Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers, and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.

Saaf Fungicide Expert Advice

“UPL Saaf is an excellent dual action fungicide used to control a wide range of diseases in various crops, and it can be used to apply in different forms for effective disease management”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information

It is recommended for both foliar spray and seed treatment in selected crops.
Drone application is mentioned for paddy and chilli in the provided recommendation.
Follow resistance management guidelines where applicable.
Avoid repeated applications of fungicides with the same mode of action.
Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Do not recommend on the other crops other than mentioned in product label

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.

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