Secador Plus w.r.k., Desiccant (Dicquat, 150 g/l)

Optimized Desiccation and Weed Control

Sekador Plus is a contact-based desiccant herbicide containing 150 g/L of Diquat. Its core functionality is based on rapid destruction of plant cell membranes, causing oxidative stress and immediate loss of moisture. Because Diquat is a contact agent, it does not move systemically through the plant, ensuring that no residues accumulate in the seeds or tubers, which preserves the quality and viability of the harvest.

Technical Specifications and Performance

• Contact Action: Unlike systemic products, Sekador Plus acts exclusively on treated plant surfaces. This ensures that the crop metabolism is halted precisely when needed without affecting inner plant quality.
• Rapid Absorption: The water-soluble concentrate (w.s.c.) formulation ensures fast penetration into green tissues, making it an ideal tool for pre-harvest applications.
• Broad Utility: Successfully utilized for winter rapeseed, soy, sunflower, peas, and potatoes. It serves a dual purpose by drying the crop while simultaneously eliminating annual broadleaf weeds, which greatly enhances harvesting efficiency.

Operational Guidelines

To maximize performance, a thorough and uniform application is required. The dosage range of 2–3 liters per hectare should be adjusted based on crop density and weed pressure. One of the primary advantages of this formulation is the short pre-harvest interval (PHI) of only 7–10 days. This allows farmers to effectively manage the harvest window and mitigate risks associated with unpredictable weather conditions during the maturation phase.