About Touchdown Herbicide
Touchdown herbicide is a non-selective, systemic, and post-emergence herbicide containing Glyphosate 41% SL as its active ingredient. It is used to control annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in tea plantations and non-cropped areas.
Since it is a non-selective herbicide, it can damage any green crop tissue if spray drift occurs.
Touchdown Technical Name
Glyphosate 41% SL (Isopropylamine Salt of Glyphosate)
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Systemic
Time of Application: Post-emergence
Mode of Action: Touchdown Herbicide inhibits the EPSP synthase enzyme responsible for the synthesis of essential amino acids in weeds. After spraying, the herbicide moves from leaves to roots through translocation and gradually stops weed growth, and starts yellowing, dry and die.
Key Features & Benefits of Touchdown Herbicide
- Systemic weed control: Moves inside weeds up to roots and underground parts for better control.
- Effective on actively growing weeds: Best results obtained on young weeds with active growth.
- Useful for general weed management: Helps keep field bunds, plantation rows, and non-crop areas clean.
Touchdown Herbicide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target Weeds |
Dosage/Acre |
Water Volume/Acre |
Dosage/Liter Water |
Waiting Period (Days) |
Tea |
Axonopus compressus, Cynodon dactylon, Imperata cylindrica, Polygonum perfoliatum, Paspalum scrobiculatum, Arundinella bengalensis, Kalm grass |
800 ml–1.2 L/acre |
Approx. 180 L water |
4.4 - 6.6 ml/L |
21 |
Non-Cropped Areas |
Sorghum spp., monocot weeds, dicot weeds, general weeds |
800 ml–1.2 L/acre |
Approx. 200 L water |
4 – 6 ml/L |
NA |
Method of Application
Apply Touchdown as a directed ground spray using a knapsack sprayer fitted with flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle. Gator rocking sprayer and knapsack weedicide sprayers can also be used.
Preparation of Spray Solution
- Add the required quantity of herbicide slowly into water.
- Stir thoroughly using a stick or rod.
- For large spray volume, first prepare a pre-solution in a bucket half-filled with water.
- Stir properly and then add the solution into the main spray tank.
- Maintain uniform spray mixture throughout spraying.
Best Time to Spray
- Apply as directed spray when weeds are young and actively growing.
- Apply before planting rice crop (atleast 3 days)
- Spray during calm weather conditions.
- Avoid spraying during strong wind or before rainfall.
- Early morning or late afternoon spraying gives better results.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank-Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before mixing Touchdown with fertilizers, pesticides, or other herbicides. Avoid mixing with unknown agrochemicals.
Safety Precautions
- Keep away from foodstuffs, animal feed, and empty food containers.
- Avoid contact with mouth, eyes, and skin.
- Avoid inhalation of spray mist.
- Wash contaminated clothes and exposed body parts thoroughly after spraying.
- Do not smoke, drink, eat, or chew during spraying.
- Wear full protective clothing during mixing and spraying.
- Do not reuse empty containers.
- Dispose of used containers safely away from habitation and water bodies.
- Keep out of reach of children and livestock.
Symptoms of Poisoning
Headache, nausea, vomiting, giddiness and convulsions may occur
First Aid
- If swallowed, induce vomiting only if the patient is conscious.
- Wash contaminated skin thoroughly with soap and water.
- Flush eyes with clean water or saline water for 10–15 minutes if exposed.
- Move the affected person to fresh air in case of inhalation.
- Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms persist.
Storage
Store the herbicide in separate well-built, dry, and ventilated storage rooms away from food, feed, and sunlight. Keep the product under lock and key in the original sealed container.
Touchdown Expert Advice
“Syngenta Touchdown herbicide is an excellent non-selective herbicide used to control annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in tea plantations and non-cropped areas.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information & State Restrictions
- Touchdown is a non-selective herbicide and may damage any green plant tissue.
- Avoid spray drift onto nearby crops.
- Spray should always be directed away from crop plants.
- Spray in the direction of wind.
- complete control depends on weed stage, weather, and spray coverage.
- State-wise shipment restrictions, if any, should be checked before transportation or sale.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
