Sasage - Sulphur 80% WDG - IFFCO-MC
Sasage - Sulphur 80% WDG - IFFCO-MC
Sasage Fungicide by IFFCO-MC
Sulphur 80% WDG for the listed powdery mildew programmes and apple scab. A contact fungicide whose crop sensitivity and temperature precautions matter.
Active ingredient: Sulphur 80% WDG.
Crop fit: Grapes, Mango, Wheat, Cumin, Cowpea, Guar, Peas, Apple.
Before applying: Match the crop, target, rate, method and harvest interval on the current pack.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🍇Powdery mildew focus: Seven listed crops have powdery mildew programmes.
- 🍎Separate apple target: The verified apple use is scab, not an invented all-disease claim.
- 🛡️Contact protection: Coverage helps put the active where infection occurs.
- ⚙️Multi-site activity: FRAC M02 distinguishes sulphur from single-site fungicides.
- 🌡️Sensitivity awareness: Crop variety and hot-weather precautions are made explicit.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | IFFCO-MC Crop Science Private Limited |
| Technical Name | Sulphur 80% WDG |
| FRAC MoA Code | M02: multi-site activity |
| Chemical Group | Inorganic sulphur |
| Formulation | WDG: water-dispersible granules |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the supplied pack’s warning panel and precautions. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Sulphur acts at multiple sites in fungal metabolism. It is a contact protectant, so thorough coverage is important; it is not a systemic cure for damaged tissue.
- Place on the surface: Use the label-approved spray programme to cover susceptible tissue.
- Act on fungal processes: Sulphur has multi-site activity rather than one narrowly defined biochemical target.
- Maintain labelled protection: Follow crop timing, coverage and repeat limits without assuming a fixed protection period.
Use this product within a resistance-management programme. Switching brand names does not necessarily change the mode of action.
Target Crops & Diseases
The following crop and target pairings are listed by IFFCO. Keep each programme with its own crop.
| Crop | Target Disease(s) |
|---|---|
| Grapes |
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| Mango |
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| Wheat |
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| Cumin |
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| Cowpea |
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| Guar |
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| Peas |
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| Apple |
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Do not expand these uses to cucurbits, pears or other sulphur-sensitive crops simply because they appear in a safety warning. Confirm variety sensitivity and the complete label before use.
Dosage & Application Guide
The following are IFFCO’s crop-specific product rates. Follow the current pack if its directions differ.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (g / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (g / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | 24 |
| Mango | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | Confirm |
| Wheat | 1000 | 200 | Not given | 24* |
| Cumin | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | Confirm |
| Cowpea | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | Confirm |
| Guar | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | Confirm |
| Peas | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | Confirm |
| Apple | 750–1000 | 300–400 | Not given | Confirm |
Direct branded acre rates are shown. *Wheat 24 days is from the current Indian sulphur 80% WG formulation reference, not a complete current Sasage label programme. The manufacturer identifies its product as WDG.
The retail table explicitly places 24 days only in the grapes row; it has no merged PHI cell extending to other crops. Missing crop intervals are held, not treated as zero. Verify both the grapes and wheat intervals on the supplied Sasage label.
Confirm crop-stage timing, equipment, mixing sequence, repeat interval, maximum applications, rainfast time and re-entry directions on the supplied pack. Do not increase the rate or improvise a tank mix.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Check crop sensitivity: IFFCO Bazar warns against use on crops damaged by sulphur and on vegetables of the cucurbit family. Follow the supplied label’s crop and variety restrictions.
- Check the temperature: IFFCO Bazar warns against use on apple, pears and susceptible varieties of other fruits when the temperature is 30°C or higher, because injury can occur. Follow any stricter pack limit.
- Measure and cover: Use the crop-specific product and water quantities with the current label’s foliar directions.
- Confirm harvest and mixtures: Obtain missing PHIs and compatibility directions from the supplied pack. Do not assume sulphur is safe in every mixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sasage a systemic fungicide?No. Sulphur is a contact fungicide with multi-site activity.
Which disease is listed for apple?Scab. The other seven crop rows are for powdery mildew.
What rate is listed for wheat?1000 g/acre in 200 L water/acre. Other rows list 750–1000 g/acre in 300–400 L water/acre.
Are all harvest intervals 24 days?No. IFFCO Bazar explicitly gives 24 days for grapes. A separate current formulation reference gives 24 days for wheat; the remaining brand intervals are not supplied.
Can I spray in very hot weather?Do not assume so. Sulphur can injure sensitive crops and varieties, especially under the temperature conditions flagged by the label.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it, read the supplied label and leaflet. Match the crop, target, dose, application route and timing, harvest and re-entry directions, and current local restrictions. This guide does not replace the product label.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment stated on the pack. Avoid inhaling dust or spray and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Wash after work.
Keep the product in its original closed container away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent spills, drift and washings from reaching water bodies. Do not reuse empty containers. Seek medical help after harmful exposure and show the label.