{"product_id":"krishikranti-asar-atrazine-50-wp-pre-emergence-selective-herbicide","title":"Krishikranti Atrazine 50% WP Herbicide for Maize, Sugarcane \u0026 Grass Weed Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKrishikranti Asar Atrazine 50% WP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selective \u003cstrong\u003epre-emergence and early post-emergence herbicide\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003emaize, sugarcane, sorghum, and non-cropped areas\u003c\/strong\u003e. It controls both broadleaf weeds and annual grasses by stopping photosynthesis in target weeds. Spray within 0–3 days of sowing on moist soil to keep the crop weed-free for 45–60 days  the most critical period for maize and sugarcane yield. A trusted, low-cost alternative to Atrataf and other branded Atrazine 50% WP options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits of Asar Atrazine 50% WP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls 25+ broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in one spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual action\u003c\/strong\u003e  pre-emergence and early post-emergence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45–60 days residual weed control  covers the full critical period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe on maize, sugarcane, and sorghum at recommended dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective at ~₹250–₹400 per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces manual weeding cost by 60–70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Asar Atrazine 50% WP Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtrazine is a \u003cstrong\u003eGroup 5 photosystem-II inhibitor\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is absorbed mainly through weed roots and partly through leaves. Once inside the weed, it binds to the D1 protein in chloroplasts and blocks photosynthesis. Weeds turn yellow, then brown, and die within 7–14 days. Crops like maize, sugarcane, and sorghum tolerate Atrazine because they break it down rapidly in their tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAtrazine 50% WP Dose : Crop-Wise Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Weeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose \/ Acre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose \/ Hectare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpray Timing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinochloa, Digitaria, Amaranthus, Trianthema\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500–800 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25–2.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-emergence (0–3 DAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugarcane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual grasses + broadleaf weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800–1600 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0–4.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-emergence (0–3 days after planting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSorghum (Jowar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual broadleaf + grasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500–1000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25–2.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-emergence (0–3 DAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBajra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400–600 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–1.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-emergence (0–3 DAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Cropped Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed weed flora, Parthenium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500–2000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–5.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive weed growth stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpray Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil should be \u003cstrong\u003emoist with a fine tilth\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time of spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eflat fan nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e for uniform soil coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hour rain-free\u003c\/strong\u003e window after application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003enot disturb soil\u003c\/strong\u003e for 25–30 days after spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003elower dose on sandy\/light soils\u003c\/strong\u003e; higher dose on heavy black\/clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid spraying near soybean, cotton, vegetable, and pulse fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeds Controlled by Atrazine 50% WP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroadleaf Weeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus viridis\u003c\/em\u003e (Chaulai), \u003cem\u003eChenopodium album\u003c\/em\u003e (Bathua), \u003cem\u003eTrianthema portulacastrum\u003c\/em\u003e (Pathari), \u003cem\u003ePortulaca oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e (Lunia), \u003cem\u003ePhyllanthus niruri\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDigera arvensis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/em\u003e spp., \u003cem\u003eParthenium hysterophorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnnual Grasses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinochloa colona\u003c\/em\u003e (Sawan), \u003cem\u003eDigitaria sanguinalis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEleusine indica\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDactyloctenium aegyptium\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSetaria glauca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Atrazine Does NOT Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished perennial weeds and grasses beyond the 3-leaf stage are not effectively controlled. For these, use Glyphosate as a pre-sowing burn-down or tank-mix with a post-emergence partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Atrazine 50% WP used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtrazine 50% WP is a \u003cstrong\u003eselective pre-emergence herbicide\u003c\/strong\u003e used to control broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in maize, sugarcane, sorghum, bajra, and non-cropped areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the dose of Atrazine 50% WP per acre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended dose is \u003cstrong\u003e500–800 g per acre (1.25–2.0 kg per hectare)\u003c\/strong\u003e in 200 liters of water for maize. For sugarcane use 800–1600 g per acre, for sorghum 500–1000 g per acre, and for non-cropped areas 1500–2000 g per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the price of Atrazine 50% WP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent pack-wise price of Krishikranti Asar Atrazine 50% WP is listed on this page. Krishi Bhandar offers it at \u003cstrong\u003efarm-gate rates lower than most branded options like Atrataf\u003c\/strong\u003e, with pan-India delivery and Cash on Delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Krishikranti Asar same as Atrataf herbicide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth contain the same active ingredient  \u003cstrong\u003eAtrazine 50% WP\u003c\/strong\u003e. Krishikranti Asar is a quality-tested generic equivalent of Atrataf and other branded Atrazine 50% WP products, offered at a more competitive farm-gate price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I spray Atrazine 50% WP in maize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 0–3 days of sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e on moist soil, before maize and weeds emerge. Late spraying after weed emergence reduces efficacy significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Atrazine be used in soybean, cotton, or wheat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Atrazine is NOT safe for soybean, cotton, wheat, pulses, or vegetables. It will cause severe crop damage. Use it only in maize, sugarcane, sorghum, bajra, or non-cropped areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Atrazine stay active in the soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtrazine has a \u003cstrong\u003elong soil residual life of 3–6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gives season-long weed control in maize and sugarcane, but means \u003cstrong\u003esensitive crops like soybean, pulses, mustard, and vegetables should not be sown for at least 3–6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e after Atrazine application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Atrazine be tank-mixed with other herbicides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In maize it is commonly tank-mixed with \u003cstrong\u003ePendimethalin\u003c\/strong\u003e for stronger pre-emergence control, or followed by \u003cstrong\u003eTembotrione 34.4% SC\u003c\/strong\u003e as a post-emergence partner for tough weeds. Always do a jar compatibility test first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products \u0026amp; Reads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank-mix \u0026amp; alternative herbicides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/ebs-lotus-tembotrione-34-4-sc-selective-herbicide\"\u003ekrishikranti Lotus — Tembotrione 34.4% SC\u003c\/a\u003e  post-emergence maize partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/ebs-pavilion-pendimethalin-38-7-cs\"\u003ekrishikranti Pavilion — Pendimethalin 38.7% CS\u003c\/a\u003e  pre-emergence tank-mix partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/ebs-found-up-glyphosate-41-sl\"\u003ekrishikranti Found Up — Glyphosate 41% SL\u003c\/a\u003e  pre-sowing burn-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/ebs-safaya-paraquat-dichloride-24-sl\"\u003ekrishikranti Safaya — Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL\u003c\/a\u003e  contact non-selective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/products\/ebs-pratighaat-2-4-d-amine-salt-58-sl\"\u003ekrishikranti Pratighaat — 2,4-D Amine Salt 58% SL\u003c\/a\u003e  for non-cropped areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrop-specific inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/fertilizers-for-maize\"\u003eFertilizers for Maize\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/insecticides-for-maize\"\u003eInsecticides for Maize\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/maize-all-products\"\u003eAll Maize Products\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/fertilizer-for-sugarcane\"\u003eFertilizers for Sugarcane\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/insecticides-for-sugarcane\"\u003eInsecticides for Sugarcane\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/sugarcane-all-products\"\u003eAll Sugarcane Products\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse category:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/collections\/herbicides-weedicides\"\u003eHerbicides \u0026amp; Weedicides Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended read:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/blogs\/blogs\/effective-herbicides-for-weed-control-in-paddy-best-weed-management-tips-for-rice\"\u003eEffective Herbicides for Weed Control in Paddy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kisan Sewa Kendra","offers":[{"title":"1 Kg (1Kg X 1)","offer_id":44392537948313,"sku":"ksk-147","price":650.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg (500gm x 3)","offer_id":46110859002009,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Kg (1Kg X 3)","offer_id":44392537981081,"sku":"ksk-148","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg (1Kg X 5)","offer_id":44392538013849,"sku":"ksk-149","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Kg (1Kg X 10)","offer_id":44392538046617,"sku":"ksk-1023","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/9204\/0601\/files\/krishikranti-asar-atrazine-50-wp-pre-emergence-selective-herbicide-3841096.jpg?v=1778587750","url":"https:\/\/krishibhandar.com\/kn\/products\/krishikranti-asar-atrazine-50-wp-pre-emergence-selective-herbicide","provider":"Krishi Bhandar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}