Commander 240EC is a broad spectrum selective contact herbicide for use in the control of pre-emergence and post-emergence annual broadleaf weeds and grasses in onion, garlic, maize, and brassicae crops fields.
Commander 240EC Mode of Action
Oxyfluorfen is a contact herbicide of the nitrophenyl ether class which acts by inhibiting the production of a chlorophyll enzyme which results in an accumulation of chemicals that disrupt cell membrane integrity in the presence of light.
Commander 240EC Application Rates
| Crop | Target | Rate | Method of application |
| Onions, Garlic | Annual broadleaf & grass weeds | Soil or weed foliar treatment: 1L/ha (50ml/20L of water | Drilled onions – Apply when plant is in the 3-4 leaf growth stage (2-3 months after sowing). Application may be delayed for up to a month, if weed development is slow.Transplanted onions – apply when plants have reached the 2-3 true leaf growth stage. Apply directly after transplanting, followed by irrigation. Weak plants may be susceptible to damage.
Planted garlic – Apply immediately after planting. Leaf scorch and/or pig tailing may occur, especially under cold, wet and windless conditions. High soil temperatures may delay emergence and cause leaf scorch. |
| Brassicas (Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) |
Annual broadleaf & grass weeds |
Soil treatment: 1L/ha (50ml/20L of water) | Apply after final cultivation plant bed preparation but before transplanting. Sprayed soil should not be ploughed. Do not apply this product post-planting as crop damage may occur. |
| Maize | Apply this product as soon as possible after planting seeds but before crop emergence. |
Commander 240EC Preparation of Spray Mixture
Fill the spray tank with half the amount of required water. Add the required amount of Commander 240EC and fill the water to the required level. Agitate to ensure thorough mixing and use the spray mixture on the same day of preparation.
Commander 240EC Application Technique
Apply Commander 240EC as a soil treatment or weed foliar treatment. Adequate coverage of weed foliage should be ensured for effective control.
Commander 240EC Application Timing
DO NOT apply Commander 240EC when heavy rain is forecast. Application can be done 1 day after rain or irrigation, once in a season.
Commander 240EC Compatibility
DO NOT use Commander 240EC in a mixture with any other chemical remedy if the effect of the mixture has not been confirmed on the target crops.
Commander 240EC Phytotoxicity
Commander 240EC is non-phytotoxic when used as recommended.
Commander 240EC Re-Entry Period
DO NOT enter treated areas until 12 hours after spraying, when spray deposits have completely dried. If entry is necessary, protective clothing should be put on.
Commander 240EC Package Size
1-liter pack size
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