Introduction

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Velpar DF CU
Herbicide Group
5 – hexazinone
(Refer to page 44)
Company:
Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. (PCP#25225)
Formulation:
75% hexazinone formulated as a water dispersible granule.
• Container size - 2 kg
Crops and Staging:
Established alfalfa for forage and seed (established 18 months or longer). Apply in late fall prior to freeze-up when alfalfa
is dormant or in early spring before alfalfa growth resumes. If burning or irrigation is to be carried out, do not apply until
these operations have been completed.
Crop injury may occur in fields where alfalfa root growth has been restricted by hard pans or other physical barriers to root
growth.
Weed Control
Weeds, Rates and Staging:
Application stage is dictated by the crop dormancy listed above.
Apply a minimum of 0.272 kg per acre to control:
º Dandelion
º Sow-thistle º Quackgrass
Apply 0.544 kg per acre to control:
• The weeds above plus:
º Narrow-leaved
º Scentless chamomile
hawk’s-beard
Use the lower rate on medium-textured soils with low organic matter.
DO NOT apply Velpar DF CU to:
• soil that is frozen
• Soil with less than 1% organic matter content
• Soil that is gravely/rocky, sandy or has exposed subsoil
Application Information:
• Water Volume: 81 L per acre.
• Nozzles and Pressure: 30 to 40 psi (200 to 275 kPa) when using conventional flat fan nozzles. Low drift nozzles may
require higher pressures for proper performance. Use a combination of nozzles and pressure designed to deliver
thorough, even coverage with ASABE medium droplets.
How it Works:
Refer to Table 9 on page 48.
Effects of Growing Conditions:
Adequate soil moisture is required for activation of the product.
Tank Mixes:
None registered.