About Sixer Fungicide
Sixer Fungicide (Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP) by Dhanuka, works through systemic and contact action. It is used for fungal diseases in groundnut, paddy, potato, tea, grapes, mango, chilli, maize, apple, cotton, soybean, mandarin and pea. Dhanuka Sixer is effective against leaf spots, blast, early blight, late blight, black scurf, rust, powdery mildew, downy mildew, anthracnose, fruit rot, grey mildew, blister blight, black rot, sooty mould and seed borne diseases. Apply through foliar spray, drone application in paddy or seed treatment as recommended for the crop.
Sixer Fungicide Technical Name
Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Systemic and contact action
Mode of Action: Sixer combines two complementary fungicidal actions. Mancozeb is a multisite contact fungicide that acts on the crop surface and inhibits fungal spore germination before infection begins. Carbendazim is absorbed by the plant and moves internally. It helps control fungal infection that has already become established. Together, these active ingredients provide protective and curative disease control.
Time of Application: Spray Sixer immediately after the appearance of disease symptoms.
Key Features and Benefits
• Broad spectrum disease control: Sixer controls several labelled fungal diseases, including leaf spots, blast, early blight, late blight, rust, powdery mildew, downy mildew, anthracnose and fruit rot.
• Dual action protection: Carbendazim provides systemic activity within the treated plant, while Mancozeb gives contact protection on the crop surface.
• Protective and curative activity: Mancozeb inhibits spore germination before infection begins, while Carbendazim helps manage fungal infection that has already become established.
• Useful across several crops: The product is recommended for field crops, fruit crops, vegetable crops and tea.
• Supports crop production: The provided product information states that Sixer helps increase the production of field crops and vegetables when used as recommended.
• Suitable for integrated disease management: Its combined systemic and contact activity makes it suitable for use in integrated disease management programmes.
Sixer Fungicide Dosage and Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target diseases |
Dosage per acre |
Dilution in water per acre |
Dosage per litre of water |
Waiting period |
Groundnut |
Leaf spot |
200 g |
200 L |
1 g |
72 days |
Paddy |
Blast |
300 g |
300 L |
1 g |
57 days |
Paddy through 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, dieback, black rot |
500 g |
100 to 200 L |
2.5 to 5 g |
7 days |
Grapes |
Downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose |
Based on required spray volume |
As required according to crop canopy |
1.5 g |
7 days |
Mango |
Powdery mildew, anthracnose |
Based on required spray volume |
As required according to crop canopy |
1.5 g |
7 days |
Chilli |
Leaf spot, fruit rot, powdery mildew |
300 g |
200 L |
1.5 g |
3 days |
Maize |
Downy mildew, leaf blight |
400 g |
200 L |
2 g |
37 days |
Apple |
Fruit scab, powdery mildew |
Based on required spray volume |
As required according to crop canopy |
2.5 g |
20 days |
Cotton |
Alternaria leaf spot, 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, anthracnose leaf spot |
600 g |
200 L |
3 g |
30 days |
Groundnut seed treatment |
Tikka leaf spot, collar rot, dry root rot |
2.5 g |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Soybean seed treatment |
Collar rot, charcoal rot, seedling rot |
3 g |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Pea seed treatment |
Rhizoctonia seedling blight, Ascochyta foot rot, Fusarium wilt |
3 g |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Method of Application:
- Foliar Spray: Mix the required quantity of Sixer Fungicide with a small amount of water to prepare a smooth paste. Add the remaining water and stir thoroughly before spraying. Use suitable high volume spraying equipment such as a knapsack sprayer, rocking sprayer, foot sprayer or power sprayer.
- Drone Application in Paddy: For drone application in paddy, use 300 g of Sixer Fungicide per acre with approximately 8 litres of water. Prepare a uniform spray mixture and apply it evenly over the crop using suitable drone spraying equipment.
- Seed Treatment: Use Sixer for seed treatment only on groundnut, soybean and pea against the diseases listed in the dosage table. Follow the complete product label and accompanying leaflet before treating seed.
Best Time to Spray
Apply Sixer immediately after disease symptoms appear. Spray on a calm day and ensure uniform coverage of the crop.
Compatibility, Safety and Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
Sixer Fungicide is compatible with commonly used insecticides and fungicides.
Consult an agronomist before preparing a new or unfamiliar tank mixture.
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.
- 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.
Sixer Fungicide Expert Advice
“Dhanuka Sixer is an excellent combination fungicide used to control a wide range of diseases in numerous crops. For best results, apply Sixer fungicide immediately after the appearance of disease symptoms.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Sixer is not phytotoxic when used according to the recommended directions.
- The product is toxic to fish. Avoid using it near aquatic organisms and aquaculture areas.
- Follow fungicide resistance management guidelines wherever applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of fungicides with the same mode of action.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval mentioned on the product label.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations provided on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
