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
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Mode of Entry: Systemic and contact action (Dual action)
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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.
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Time of Application: Apply as per crop and disease recommendation.
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled fungal disease groups such as leaf spots, blights, rusts, rots, mildews, scab, blast and seedling diseases in recommended crops.
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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.
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Flexible Crop Use: Recommended in field crops, plantation crops, fruit crops and vegetable crops.
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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 |
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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 |
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.
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.
