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For the control of annual grasses and broadleaved weeds in carrots, forest nurseries, certain fruit crops, transplanted lettuce, maize, onions and peas

GENERAL INFORMATION
Pendimethex Herbicide is a selective herbicide recommended for use in carrots, forest nurseries, certain fruit crops, transplanted lettuce, onions, peas and in combination with atrazine and alachlor for the control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in maize. DO NOT USE ON SWEETCORN OR CROPS GROWN FOR SEED. Following application of Pendimethex Herbicide to the soils and its absorption by the plant, both root and shoot growth are inhibited in susceptible plants. Affected plants die shortly after germination or following emergence from the soil. Pendimethex Herbicide will not control perennial or established weeds. In maize a mixture of Pendimethex Herbicide and atrazine when applied early post emergence will also control broadleaf weeds up to the two true leaf stage and certain annual grass weeds up to 1 to 1 ½ leaf stage. Weed control with Pendimethex Herbicide may be reduced where soil organic matter exceeds 6%. Approximately 12mm of rainfall or irrigation within ten days of application is required for optimum performance. Reduced weed control can be expected when used under dry soil conditions.

FOLLOWING CROP RESTRICTIONS
Under prolonged dry conditions or prolonged cold wet conditions certain crops are susceptible to injury when planted in soil previously treated with Pendimethex Herbicide. Do not plant sensitive grasses (such as ryegrass), cucurbits or beets for at least 6 months following Pendimethex Herbicide application.

WEEDS CONTROLLED BY PENDIMETHEX HERBICIDE

Barnyard grass** Fathen Scarlet pimpernel Storksbill* Black nightshade Field pansy Shepherds purse* Summer grass** Bristle grass** Fumitory Speedwell Wild oats* Chickweed Henbit Spurrey Wireweed Cornbind* Redroot* Stinking mayweed* Witch grass**

* These weeds controlled under favourable conditions or by using higher rates.
** Additional weeds controlled by a combination of Pendimethex Herbicide and atrazine (Maize only).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

SOIL PREPARATION (Seeded and transplanted crops>
Prepare the seedbed with a fine, firm tilth free of ridges, clods or trash. The seed should be sown so that after consolidation it is covered by a minimum of 30 mm of settled soil for maize and peas and 15 mm for onions and carrots.  Do not disturb the soil by rolling or harrowing after Pendimethex Herbicide has been applied.

APPLICATION
Use a conventional spray with either mechanical or bypass agitation. Apply the recommended amount of Pendimethex Herbicide in sufficient water to ensure accurate cover. This should be form 150-400 litres per hectare.

MIXING:
Fill the spray tank to one quarter capacity with water with the agitation system operating. If required, add a tank partner (such as atrazine for maize) at this stage and mix thoroughly. Fill the spray tank to one half capacity and add the required amount of Pendimethex Herbicide and the rest of the water, mixing thoroughly. Agitation is required during spraying and after a stoppage.

CARROTS
Rate Litre/Ha: 3-5 litres
Comments: Apply pre-emergence of the crop and weeds. Use the higher rate on soils high in organic matter or clay content.

FOREST NURSERIES (PRE CROP EMERGENCE) Eucalyptus botryoides, E. fastigata, E.glubulus, E.nitens, E.saligna, macrocarpa, radiata pine
Rate Litre/Ha: 4 litres 

TASMANIAN BLACKWOOD WATTLE (BLACK, GREEN, SILVER)
Rate Litre/Ha: 3 litres

Comments: Apply Pendimethex Herbicide in 500 litres of water/ha as soon as possible after sowing. Do not apply as the crop is emerging.

FOREST NURSERIES (POST CROP EMERGENCE) Eucalyptus Globulus, radiata pine
Rate Litre/Ha: 4 litres 

Eucalyptus botryoides, E.saligna
Rate Litre/Ha: 3 litres

Comments:  Apply in 500 litres water/ha 6-8 weeks after crop emergence. Post crop emergence applications will not control established weeds but will extend the period of residual weed control.

CITRUS, FEIJOAS, GRAPES - dormant only, KIWIFRUIT, PIPFRUIT (include Nashi), STONEFRUIT, TAMARILLOS
Rate Litre/Ha: 5-6 litres 
Comments: Apply Pendimethex Herbicide as a bare ground treatment. On established plantings, where simazine safety has been proven, simazine may be added as a tank mix at recommended rates. Pendimethex Herbicide may be used on one year old trees in the year of planting. Avoid spray contact with green bark or drift on to green buds or foliage. Pendimethex Herbicide may be mixed with knockdown herbicides if small weeds are present but should otherwise be applied to bare earth. Irrigation or rain should follow within 10 days of application or weed control may be reduced.

LETTUCE (transplated)
Rate Litre/Ha: 4-5 litres
Comments:  Apply to a firm seedbed pre-transplanting. A loose, uncompacted seedbed may result in reduced weed control. Irrigation or rain should follow as soon as possible after transplanting or at least within 7 days. Use the higher rate of Pendimethex Herbicide on soil high in organic matter or clay content. Some initial crop suppression may be observed but final yields will not be affected. 

MAIZE
Rate Litre/Ha: 5 – 6 litres 
Comments: Apply Pendimethex Herbicide at any time after planting up to the time the weeds reach the first true leaf stage (a period of 2-3 weeks). Use the higher rate of Pendimethex Herbicide on soils high in organic matter or clay content, or where the harder to control weeds (see Weeds Controlled) are likely to be present. Additional weed control may be obtained by the application of 3 litres/ha Atranex SC Herbicide, either as a tank mix with Pendimethex Herbicide, or as a follow up spray in the event of some weed escape. Observe the label directions for atrazine. Pendimethex Herbicide may be applied at 2.5 to 3.0 litres/ha in a tank mix with Alanex Herbicide at 3.0 to 5.0 litres/ha and atrazine at rates mentioned above to control barnyard grass, knotgrass, summer grass, witchgrass, smooth witchgrass, apple of Peru, black nightshade, fathen, redroot, seedling docks. Shepherd’s purse, twin cress and willow weed. Observe the label directions for Alanex Herbicide.

ONIONS
Rate Litre/Ha: 1 - 1.5 litres
Comments: PRE CROP EMERGENCE Apply Pendimethex Herbicide as soon as possible after sowing. Do not apply later than 4 days after sowing. Application close to crop emergence will result in crop damage. Use the higher rate on soils high in organic matter or clay content. Do NOT use on coarse open soils, particularly sandy soils.

Rate Litre/Ha: 1.5 – 2 litres
Comments: POST CROP EMERGENCE Apply Pendimethex Herbicide from the true leaf stage. A further application may be made 2-4 weeks later but not after the 4 true leaf stage. Post emergence applications with Pendimethex Herbicide will not control established weeds but will extend the period of residual weed control.

PEAS
Rate Litre/Ha: 3 – 6 litres
Comments: Apply Pendimethex Herbicide as soon as possible after final seedbed cultivation and sowing. Do not apply in cold, wet, slow growing conditions. Use the higher rate on soils high in organic matter or clay content.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS: Not required when used as directed.

COMPATIBILITY:
Pendimethex may be mixed with appropriate partners (e.g. simazine, atrazine and alachlor) depending on the crop.