Force Up Herbicide Grass And Weed Control -1 L

Force Up Herbicide is a non-selective herbicide used to control a wide range of weeds, including both annual and perennial grasses and broad-leaved weeds. It's a foliar-applied herbicide, meaning it's absorbed through the leaves of the plant. It's used in both arable and plantation crops, and can be applied pre-plant or post-emergence, as well as in reduced or zero tillage systems. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Non-selective:

Force Up will kill most plants it comes into contact with, so it's important to be careful when applying it to avoid drift onto desirable plants. 

Foliar application:

It's absorbed by the green parts of the plant, so it's most effective when weeds are actively growing and have sufficient leaf area. 

Translocation:

The herbicide moves throughout the plant, reaching the roots, which helps to kill the entire plant, including perennial weeds. 

Application timing:

Force Up can be used before planting (pre-plant) or after the crop has emerged (post-emergence). It's also suitable for reduced or zero tillage systems, where it can help control weeds without disturbing the soil. 

Target weeds:

Force Up is effective against a variety of weeds, including spear grass, elephant grass, and weeds in the cyperacecae family. 

Mechanism of action:

It works by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of essential amino acids, ultimately preventing protein synthesis in the plant. 

Important considerations:

It's crucial to apply Force Up to actively growing weeds that are not stressed by drought or other factors. It's also important to ensure proper sprayer calibration and to avoid drift onto non-target plants.