FRONTIER FORTE
- Categorie: Plant protection products
- Producător: BASF
Descriere produs
Frontier® Forte – herbicide
Soil-applied herbicide for effective control of annual grass weeds and some broadleaf weeds at early growth stages.
- Active substance: Dimethenamid-P 720 g/L
- Formulation: emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
- Chemical group: group 15 herbicide
- Mode of action: systemic, soil-applied (pre-emergence)
- Application: soil spraying
General description
Product: Frontier® Forte
Manufacturer: BASF
Packaging: 10 L
Application timing: before crop emergence
Registered uses (Republic of Moldova)
| Crop | Target weeds | Application rate | Timing and method | Max. treatments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize | Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds | 1.2 – 1.4 L/ha | Soil application after sowing, before crop emergence | 1 |
| Soybean | Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds | 1.2 – 1.4 L/ha | Soil application after sowing, before crop emergence | 1 |
| Sunflower | Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds | 1.2 – 1.4 L/ha | Soil application after sowing, before crop emergence | 1 |
| Sugar beet | Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds | 1.2 – 1.4 L/ha | Soil application after sowing, before crop emergence | 1 |
| Fodder beet | Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds | 1.2 – 1.4 L/ha | Soil application after sowing, before crop emergence | 1 |
| Sorghum | Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds | 1.1 – 1.4 L/ha | Soil application after sowing, before crop emergence | 1 |
Note: higher rates may be required on soils with higher organic matter content.
Mode of action
Dimethenamid-P is absorbed by germinating weeds and inhibits their development. Adequate soil moisture is required for optimal herbicide activation.
Application guidelines
- Apply after sowing, before crop emergence
- Recommended spray volume: 200–400 L/ha
- Ensure uniform soil coverage
- Re-entry interval: 3 days (mechanized work)
Key advantages
- Early weed control from germination stage
- High selectivity for registered crops
- Soil activity lasting up to 6–8 weeks
- Effective under adequate moisture conditions
