{"product_id":"krishikranti-bruce-li-2-4-d-ethyl-ester-38-ec","title":"Krishikranti 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC Herbicide for Broadleaf Weed Control in Wheat \u0026 Paddy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKrishikranti Suclean 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selective, systemic \u003cstrong\u003epost-emergence herbicide\u003c\/strong\u003e used to control broadleaf weeds in \u003cstrong\u003ewheat, paddy, maize, sugarcane, and non-cropped areas\u003c\/strong\u003e. It works as a synthetic auxin (HRAC Group 4)  absorbed through leaves, it triggers uncontrolled growth in broadleaf weeds, killing them within 7–14 days while leaving cereal crops safe. Best applied 25–30 days after sowing when weeds are at the 2–4 leaf stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits of Suclean 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKills 20+ broadleaf weeds including \u003cem\u003eChenopodium\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eConvolvulus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnagallis\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMelilotus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelective and safe on wheat, paddy, maize, and sugarcane at recommended dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystemic action  moves throughout the weed, kills root and shoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible weed yellowing within 3–5 days, complete kill in 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective  controls heavy weed infestation at ~₹300–₹400 per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used for water hyacinth and \u003cem\u003eParthenium\u003c\/em\u003e control in non-cropped areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Suclean 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMode of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2,4-D Ethyl Ester is a \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic auxin herbicide (HRAC Group 4)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It mimics the natural plant growth hormone (auxin\/IAA), causing rapid, uncontrolled cell division and abnormal growth in susceptible broadleaf weeds. Stems twist, leaves curl, and the weed dies from energy depletion within 1–2 weeks. Cereals (wheat, paddy, maize) tolerate it because they metabolize the molecule before damage occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbsorption \u0026amp; Translocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbed through leaves and stems within 4–6 hours of spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslocated systemically to growing points and roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEster form gives faster leaf penetration than amine salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuclean 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC 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\u003eWheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChenopodium, Convolvulus, Anagallis, Melilotus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400–500 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–1.25 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–35 days after sowing (2–4 leaf weed stage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaddy (Transplanted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadleaf weeds + sedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400–500 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–1.25 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 days after transplanting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadleaf weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400–500 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–1.25 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30 days after sowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugarcane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual broadleaf weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600–800 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2.0 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-emergence or 30–45 DAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Cropped Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParthenium, mixed broadleaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800–1000 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0–2.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive growth stage of weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquatic (Water Hyacinth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEichhornia crassipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600–1000 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive vegetative growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpray Guidelines \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray when soil has moisture and weeds are actively growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eflat fan nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e at low pressure to reduce drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray in \u003cstrong\u003ecalm weather, early morning or late evening\u003c\/strong\u003e — temperature below 30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly volatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid spraying near cotton, soybean, tomato, chilli, grapes, vegetables — vapor drift can damage them up to 100 meters away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated sprayer\u003c\/strong\u003e for 2,4-D; thorough cleaning is difficult and residues can damage sensitive crops sprayed later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours rain-free\u003c\/strong\u003e window after application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not spray on crops under stress (drought, waterlogging, frost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeds Controlled by Suclean 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroadleaf Weeds in Wheat \u0026amp; Cereals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChenopodium album\u003c\/em\u003e (Bathua), \u003cem\u003eConvolvulus arvensis\u003c\/em\u003e (Hirankhuri), \u003cem\u003eAnagallis arvensis\u003c\/em\u003e (Krishaneel), \u003cem\u003eMelilotus alba\/indica\u003c\/em\u003e (Senji), \u003cem\u003eVicia sativa\u003c\/em\u003e (Akra), \u003cem\u003eRumex dentatus\u003c\/em\u003e (Jangli palak), \u003cem\u003eSolanum nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e (Makoy), \u003cem\u003eCoronopus didymus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroadleaf Weeds in Paddy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarsilea quadrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonochoria vaginalis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSphenoclea zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEclipta alba\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmmania baccifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Problem Weeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParthenium hysterophorus\u003c\/em\u003e (Gajar ghas \/ Congress grass), \u003cem\u003eEichhornia crassipes\u003c\/em\u003e (Water hyacinth), \u003cem\u003eCyperus rotundus\u003c\/em\u003e (Motha — partial control)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 2,4-D Does NOT Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrasses such as \u003cem\u003ePhalaris minor\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEchinochloa\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAvena fatua\u003c\/em\u003e are NOT controlled. For grass weeds in wheat, use a separate grass herbicide. For mixed weed flora, tank-mix is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC is used as a \u003cstrong\u003epost-emergence selective herbicide\u003c\/strong\u003e to control broadleaf weeds in wheat, paddy, maize, sugarcane, and for managing water hyacinth and \u003cem\u003eParthenium\u003c\/em\u003e in non-cropped areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the dose of 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC per acre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended dose is \u003cstrong\u003e400–500 ml per acre (1.0–1.25 L per hectare)\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed in 200 liters of water for wheat, paddy, and maize. For sugarcane and non-cropped areas, use 600–1000 ml per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the price of 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent pack-wise price of Krishikranti Suclean 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC is listed on this page. Krishi Bhandar offers it at competitive farm-gate rates with pan-India delivery and Cash on Delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I spray 2,4-D in wheat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray \u003cstrong\u003e25–35 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, when broadleaf weeds are at the 2–4 leaf stage and the wheat crop is at the 3–5 leaf stage. Do not spray after the crop reaches the booting or flowering stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 2,4-D Ethyl Ester safe for soybean and cotton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 2,4-D is highly toxic to soybean, cotton, tomato, chilli, grapes, and most vegetables.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vapor drift can damage these crops even from a neighboring field. Never spray 2,4-D when sensitive crops are nearby and always use a dedicated sprayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between 2,4-D Ethyl Ester and 2,4-D Amine Salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eethyl ester form is more volatile\u003c\/strong\u003e but penetrates leaf surfaces faster and works better in cool weather. The \u003cstrong\u003eamine salt\u003c\/strong\u003e is less volatile and safer near sensitive crops but slightly slower acting. Choose ester for tough weeds and cool seasons; choose amine for hot weather and drift-sensitive locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan 2,4-D be tank-mixed with other herbicides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In wheat it is commonly tank-mixed with grass-killer herbicides like Clodinafop or Sulfosulfuron for complete weed control. In paddy, it pairs well with Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl. Always do a jar compatibility test first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does 2,4-D take to kill weeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible symptoms (curling, yellowing) appear within \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Complete weed death occurs in \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on weed size, weather, and crop stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I spray 2,4-D in standing paddy water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 2,4-D Ethyl Ester 38% EC is effective in transplanted paddy 20–25 days after transplanting. 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