Saaf Fungicide (Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP)

UPL Saaf Fungicide – Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP Blend

UPL Saaf Fungicide is a combination fungicide containing Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP, developed for managing a wide range of fungal diseases in crops. Its systemic and contact action provides broader disease protection and helps reduce the spread of fungal infections.

Saaf Fungicide can be used in crops such as chilli, grapes, mango, paddy, potato, tea, and groundnut against diseases including leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, blight, rust, and other fungal infections.

When used at the recommended dosage and crop stage, this Carbendazim Mancozeb Fungicide helps maintain healthier foliage and supports better crop development.

Product Overview

Key Benefits

• Provides broad-spectrum fungal disease control.
• Combines systemic and contact fungicidal action.
• Helps control leaf spot and powdery mildew.
• Supports anthracnose disease management.
• Helps manage early and late blight in recommended crops.
• Protects healthy foliage from further fungal infection.
• Suitable for multiple crops and disease-management programs.
• Helps maintain better crop health and growth.
• Easy to apply through recommended foliar spray methods.
• Can also be used for seed treatment where approved on the label.

Why Choose UPL Saaf Fungicide?

• Combines Carbendazim and Mancozeb for broader fungal disease management.
• Provides both systemic and contact action.
• Helps manage several important fungal diseases across different crops.
• Suitable for fruits, vegetables, cereals, plantation crops, and field crops listed on the label.
• Useful for managing diseases such as leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, and blight.
• Offers a practical crop protection solution when used according to label recommendations.
• Available in an easy-to-use WP formulation.

Mode of Action

Saaf Fungicide provides both systemic and contact protection against fungal diseases.

• Carbendazim: Works inside the plant and helps stop the growth and spread of fungal infections.
• Mancozeb: Works on the plant surface and helps prevent fungal infections.
• Combined Action: Together, they provide broader protection against fungal diseases and help maintain healthy crops.

Technical Composition

Recommended Crops:

Crop Stage

• Chilli: Apply at the early stage of fruit rot, leaf spot, or powdery mildew development.
• Grapes: Apply during the early development of anthracnose, downy mildew, or powdery mildew.
• Mango: Apply when anthracnose or powdery mildew symptoms first appear.
• Paddy: Apply at the recommended stage for blast disease management.
• Potato: Apply at the early stage of early blight, late blight, or black scurf development.
• Tea: Apply when fungal diseases such as blister blight, grey blight, or red rust appear.
• Groundnut: Apply at the early stage of leaf spot or rust infection.

Tip: For better disease control, apply Saaf Fungicide at the first signs of infection and always follow the product label recommendations.

Application Method

Foliar Spray: Mix the recommended quantity of Saaf Fungicide in sufficient clean water and spray uniformly over the crop canopy.

Seed Treatment: Use only where seed treatment is specifically recommended on the product label.

For best results, ensure good spray coverage and apply at the recommended disease stage. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Why Farmers Prefer Saaf Fungicide

Saaf is useful for farmers looking for a broad-spectrum fungicide that combines systemic and contact protection in one formulation. Its Carbendazim + Mancozeb combination can be incorporated into crop disease-management programs for several important fungal diseases.

It is particularly relevant where farmers need protection against diseases such as leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, early blight, late blight, and rust in recommended crops.

Safety Precautions

• Read the product label before use.
• Use only the recommended dosage.
• Wear gloves, mask, and protective clothing while spraying.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during application.
• Avoid spraying in strong wind or extreme heat.
• Keep children and animals away during spraying.
• Follow the recommended waiting period before harvest.
• Wash hands and spraying equipment after use.

Storage Instructions

• Keep the product in its original sealed pack.
• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep away from food, animal feed, and drinking water.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Do not reuse the empty container.

Disclaimer: We recommend to always, read and follow instructions mentioned in product leaflet.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Saaf Fungicide used for?

Saaf Fungicide is a Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP fungicide used for managing several fungal diseases in recommended crops.

2. Is Saaf Fungicide systemic or contact?

Saaf provides both systemic and contact action because it combines Carbendazim with Mancozeb.

3. Which diseases can Saaf Fungicide control?

The supplied recommendations include diseases such as fruit rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, downy mildew, blast, early blight, late blight, black scurf, and rust.

4. Can Saaf Fungicide be used on chilli?

Yes. According to the supplied recommendation, Saaf can be used on chilli for fruit rot, leaf spot, and powdery mildew at the recommended dosage.

5. What is the Saaf Fungicide dosage for chilli?

The supplied recommendation is 300 g per acre in 200 litres of water. Always verify the current product label before application.