Saaf - Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP - UPL
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Saaf - Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP - UPL
Product details
Saaf Fungicide by UPL
Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP. A systemic and contact fungicide with crop-specific spray and groundnut seed-treatment directions.
What it controls: The crop-specific fungal diseases listed below; some website-listed uses still need complete directions.
When to use it: For crop spraying, begin at disease appearance and respect the harvest interval.
What to include: Match the crop, target and application route. Seed-treatment and crop-spray rates are not interchangeable.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🧬Two fungicidal actions: Carbendazim affects cell division; mancozeb has multisite activity.
- 🍃Systemic and contact action: The manufacturer identifies both types of activity in Saaf.
- 🌾Field-crop uses: The leaflet provides separate directions for groundnut, paddy, potato and maize.
- 🍇Fruit-crop uses: Grapes and mango have explicit concentration-based recommendations.
- 🌱Groundnut seed treatment: A separate seed-coating method is provided, not a crop-spray dose.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Saaf by UPL |
| Technical Name | Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP |
| FRAC MoA Code | Groups 1 + M03 |
| Chemical Group | Benzimidazole (MBC) + dithiocarbamate |
| Formulation | WP: wettable powder |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the warning panel on the supplied pack; protective equipment is required. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
- Cell division is disrupted: Carbendazim inhibits beta-tubulin assembly, affecting fungal mitosis.
- Multiple processes are affected: Mancozeb acts at multiple sites in susceptible fungal cells.
- Disease growth is restricted: The different actions control susceptible pathogens in the labelled crop uses.
Follow label limits and a resistance-management programme. Brand changes with the same fungicide groups are not rotations.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Groundnut |
Foliar spray (leaflet)
Seed treatment
UPL’s website also uses the terms root rot and dry rot for seed treatment. Website-only target
Blast is not in the groundnut leaflet row. Do not transfer the foliar rate to this unresolved target. |
| Paddy |
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| Potato |
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| Tea |
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| Grapes |
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| Mango |
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| Chilli |
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| Maize |
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| Apple |
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| Cotton |
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| Soybean |
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Cotton and soybean need confirmed dose basis, water, route and PHI before use. The website mentions mandarin at 3 g/L but names no target; no mandarin recommendation is made.
Dosage & Application Guide
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (g / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (g / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundnut (spray) | Approx. 202.3 500 g/ha |
Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
See note* | 72 |
| Paddy | Approx. 303.5 750 g/ha |
Approx. 303.5 750 L/ha |
See note* | 57 |
| Potato | Approx. 708.2 1750 g/ha |
Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
See note* | 47 |
| Tea | Approx. 505.9–607.0 1250–1500 g/ha |
Approx. 101.2–202.3 250–500 L/ha |
See note* | 7 |
| Grapes / Mango | See note* | See note* | 1.5 UPL website; leaflet 0.15% |
7 |
| Chilli | Approx. 303.5 750 g/ha |
Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
See note* | 3 |
| Maize | Approx. 404.7 1000 g/ha |
Approx. 202.3 500 L/ha |
See note* | 37 |
| Apple | See note* | See note* | See note* | 20 |
*Area-based rows have no independent g/L or tank rate. For grapes and mango, UPL explicitly states 1.5 g/L; the leaflet states 0.15%, with water according to canopy and no fixed area dose. *Apple is on hold: UPL’s website states 2.3 g/L while the leaflet states 0.25% formulation. The leaflet PHI is 20 days, but do not use this page to prepare an apple spray until the supplied label resolves the concentration. Cotton 600 g and soybean 500 g website entries lack an area denominator; water and PHI are also missing. No operational rate is assigned. PHI means minimum time from last spray to harvest.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Foliar spraying: Use at disease appearance. Mix the crop-specific product and water, stir with a wooden stick, and apply using a suitable knapsack, foot or compression-knapsack sprayer.
- Groundnut seed coating: UPL’s website specifies 2.5 g product/kg seed. The leaflet specifies 10 ml water/kg seed: prepare a slurry, coat uniformly in a closed container, shade-dry, then sow the same or next day. This is not an acre or spray-tank dose. Use only the supplied pack’s seed-treatment directions and precautions. The leaflet does not state a numeric seed-treatment harvest interval; do not interpret its dash as zero days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one rate be used for every crop?No. Follow the crop-specific spray table or separate groundnut seed-treatment method.
What is the chilli rate?750 g product in 500 L water/ha, approximately 303.5 g in 202.3 L/acre, for leaf spot, fruit rot and powdery mildew. PHI: 3 days.
What is specified for grapes and mango?UPL states 1.5 g/L; the leaflet states 0.15% formulation, water according to canopy and PHI 7 days. No fixed acre dose is supplied.
Why are some recommendations withheld?Apple concentration conflicts; cotton and soybean lack complete directions; mandarin lacks a target. Confirm the supplied pack before using those recommendations.
Can spray rates be used for seed treatment?No. Groundnut seed treatment uses 2.5 g/kg seed, not a crop-area rate. Use the separate seed-coating method and pack precautions.
Safety & Disclaimer
Wear label-specified protective clothing. Avoid skin/eye contact and inhaling dust or spray; do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Wash after work. Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Avoid aquaculture and water contamination. Store cool and dry, away from heat, food, feed, children and animals. Follow the supplied label and leaflet. Do not reuse empty containers; dispose of product and washings safely. Do not assume tank-mix compatibility.