Pendigan 330 EC (Pendimethalin, 330 g/L)

Stable weed control with Pendigan 330 EC

When you start the spring season, the goal is simple: secure the crop's early growth without losing the battle to weeds. Working with Pendigan 330 EC, produced by F.Agan Chemical Manufacturers Ltd. (Israel), gives you that professional edge. This pendimethalin-based (330 g/L) herbicide in an emulsifiable concentrate form is a classic solution that performs reliably if you respect the rules of the field.

Operational experience and mechanism

Pendigan acts as a systemic soil barrier. We primarily use it pre-emergence. As an operator, I appreciate how it forms a protective layer in the topsoil horizon. Once a weed seedling, like pigweed, lamb's quarters, or wild oats, comes into contact with this layer, growth is halted. The key to success here is soil preparation; you need a fine, uniform seedbed without large clumps for the herbicide to create an effective shield.

What it controls:

• Broadleaf weeds: white goosefoot, redroot pigweed, field mustard, shepherd's purse, common chickweed.
• Grasses: barnyard grass, green foxtail, wild oats.
• Suitable for: Onion, Garlic, Cabbage, Carrot, Soy, Sunflower, Tomato, Potato.

Practical tips for application

Classified as a Class 2 hazard, the product requires standard safety protocols and proper PPE. The most crucial factor is soil moisture; Pendigan needs it to activate. If the soil is too dry, efficacy drops, so timing it with forecast rainfall or applying to moist soil is essential. A major advantage is its selectivity: when dosed correctly, the crop faces no stress, which is vital for sensitive crops like onions or carrots.

Equipment maintenance is straightforward but needs attention. Pendimethalin can leave residues in the tank and sprayers, so thorough rinsing is mandatory to keep your equipment in top condition. Ultimately, this is a robust Israeli-engineered tool that requires a good understanding of soil physics and agronomic precision to deliver a clean field from the very first day.