Mont Blanc, Jadore and Désir are currently the sole chicory witloof hybrids on the Dutch market which are insensitive to triflusulfuron-methyl herbicide (Safari). This offers major benefits, since triflusulfuron-methyl is a broad-spectrum herbicide.

Excellent results with composite families

Safari (50% triflusulfuron-methyl) primarily controls weeds in the composite and cruciferous families of weeds, and achieves excellent results with common weed species such as wild chamomile, Galinsoga parviflora (gallant soldier), groundsel, redshank, catchweed, shepherd's purse, and black nightshade. In addition, Safari achieves good results with problem weeds including common sow-thistle, mercury, fool's parsley, common amaranth, and trifid bur-marigold. Information about Safari's complete weed spectrum is available at www.chicosem.nl/nl/safari-tolerantie-witlof.html  

Using Safari with Mont Blanc, Jadore and Désir:

• Apply Safari (50% triflusulfuron-methyl) to extremely young weeds in the seed-leaf stage.
  
• Can be applied irrespective of the stage of development of the chicory
  
• Chicosem recommends a dose of 20 grams/hectare (maximum of 30 grams/hectare) for each application, as required in combination with Legurame and/or Kerb
  
• Repeat the application after 5-7 days and, if so required, after 10-14 days (both 20 grams/hectare).
  
• Safari increases the reliability of weed control, since with Safari-tolerant varieties the full dose can be applied even during the emergence and seed-leaf phase.
  

Note: the use of these doses with other varieties can cause severe retardation of growth and even the death of plants!

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