Quad 150 B RK

Efficient desiccation and weed control

When the harvesting season approaches for oilseed rape or potatoes, the main priority is not just gathering the crop, but ensuring uniform ripening and reducing moisture content. In this regard, "Quad 150 V RK" from the Belgian company Belchim Crop Protection has become a staple tool for many agronomists. As an operator who has worked with this product multiple times, I can confirm that the contact action of diquat delivers results you can see almost immediately.

Field Application Experience

The primary advantage of this herbicide-desiccant is its speed. This isn't a product where you wait a week to see results. When used on growing weeds or for pre-harvest desiccation, the formulation penetrates plant tissues rapidly. Since it is a contact-type product, the quality of coverage is paramount: if your sprayer is calibrated correctly and the foliage is evenly coated, the outcome will be flawless. In volatile pre-harvest weather conditions, this is a critical factor.

Technical Usage Notes

• Winter Rapeseed: Helps synchronize ripening, significantly minimizing losses during threshing.
• Potatoes: Indispensable for stopping vine growth, which simplifies mechanical harvesting and prevents late blight from spreading from the leaves to the tubers.

The product comes as a water-soluble concentrate, which makes preparing the spray mixture straightforward. It does not clog nozzles, dissolves easily in the tank, and does not require complex additional agitation. However, it is vital to remember that this is a non-selective, broad-spectrum herbicide. Navigation errors or wind drift can result in damage to neighboring crops, so application should only be performed in calm weather conditions.

Safety and Regulations

The product belongs to hazard class 2. For the operator, this means strict adherence to safety protocols: the use of full personal protective equipment that prevents any contact with skin or mucous membranes. When handled correctly, "Quad 150 V RK" is a reliable workhorse that allows you to plan your harvest with precision, saving both fuel and the time usually spent on subsequent grain drying.