Tabah Herbicide (Oxadiargyl 80% WP): Your One-Shot Weed Solution
Tabah is a powerful pre-emergence herbicide from Parijat Industries, expertly formulated with Oxadiargyl 80% WP. It provides broad-spectrum control over tough grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds, ensuring your crops get a clean, competitive start.
Its advanced PPO-inhibitor action delivers long-lasting control, replacing costly and time-consuming manual weeding.
Why Choose Tabah? Key Benefits
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Powerful Broad-Spectrum Control: A single spray effectively kills a wide range of weeds, including tough grasses (like Barnyard Grass), sedges (like *Cyperus*), and many broadleaf weeds.
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Breaks Weed Resistance: Features a Group 14 (PPO inhibitor) mode of action, making it highly effective against weeds that have become resistant to other common herbicides (like ALS inhibitors).
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Long-Lasting Protection: Binds to the soil to create a protective barrier that controls weeds for an extended period (80-100 days), safeguarding your crop during its critical growth stages.
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High-Potency, Low-Dose Formula: The 80% WP formulation is highly concentrated. You need a very low dose per acre, making it economical, easy to transport, and better for the environment with less packaging.
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Excellent Crop Safety: When used as directed, it is selective and safe for transplanted rice, sunflower, and cabbage. It does not harm the roots of your main crop and is safe for succeeding crops in rotation.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Brand Name | Tabah |
| Technical Name | Oxadiargyl 80% WP |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 14 (WSSA) / Group E (HRAC) |
| Chemical Group | Oxadiazole |
| Formulation | WP (Wettable Powder) |
| Toxicity Label | Blue / Green (Please check the product pack for the exact label) |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Tabah is a contact, selective, pre-emergence herbicide. It works by inhibiting the PPO enzyme in weeds, which is essential for chlorophyll production.
- Forms a Barrier: After spraying, Tabah binds to the top layer of the soil, forming a chemical film.
- Attacks Emerging Weeds: As weed seedlings grow through this treated layer, they come into contact with the herbicide.
- Uses Sunlight to Act: The herbicide uses light to trigger a rapid reaction that destroys the weed's cell membranes. This results in the "burning" and death of the weed, while your crop's deeper roots remain safe.
This unique action kills weeds as they emerge, preventing competition from the very start.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
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| Transplanted Rice | Grasses (Echinochloa spp. - Barnyard Grass), Sedges (Cyperus iria, C. difformis, C. rotundus), Broadleaf Weeds (Ludwigia, Eclipta alba, Monochoria) |
| Sunflower | Echinochloa spp., Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Digitaria spp. |
| Cabbage | Broadleaf and grassy weeds (as per label recommendation) |
Dosage & Application Guide
The Golden Rule: Always follow the "Dose per Acre" for accurate results.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (g / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (g / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
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| Transplanted Rice | 50 g | 200 L | 0.25 g | Follow label |
| Sunflower | 120 g | 200 L | 0.6 g | 81 |
| Cabbage | Varies (Check label) | 200 L | Varies (Check label) | 100 |
*PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval: The minimum number of days to wait between the last spray and harvesting.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Timing: Apply as a pre-emergence spray. For rice, spray 0-5 days after transplanting (DAT). For sunflower, spray 0-3 days after sowing (DAS).
- Mixing: This is a Wettable Powder (WP). First, make a slurry by mixing the required amount of Tabah in a small amount of water. Then, add this slurry to the main spray tank filled with water. Never mix with bare hands; use a stick or rod.
- Coverage: Use a Flat Fan nozzle and a high volume of water (approx. 200 Litres per acre) to ensure a uniform, even spray. Gaps in the spray will allow weeds to escape.
- Safety: Always wear PPE (gloves, mask, goggles). Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Tabah herbicide?
Tabah is a pre-emergence herbicide containing Oxadiargyl 80% WP. It's a PPO inhibitor used to control grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds in crops like transplanted rice, sunflower, and cabbage.
2. Is Tabah safe for my main crop?
Yes. Tabah is a "selective" herbicide. It works by "positional selectivity"—it stays in the top layer of soil, killing shallow-germinating weeds. Your main crop's roots are planted deeper, so they are not affected.
3. Can I use Tabah if my weeds are resistant to other herbicides?
Yes. Tabah has a Group 14 (PPO inhibitor) mode of action. This is different from common herbicides, making it an excellent tool for breaking weed resistance and managing tough-to-kill weeds.
4. How long does Tabah control weeds?
Tabah provides long-duration residual control, typically lasting from 80 to 100 days. This protects your crop during its most important early growth stages.
5. Can I plant another crop after using Tabah?
Yes. Studies have shown that Tabah does not have a harmful residual effect on succeeding crops (like mothbean and pearl millet), making it safe for your standard crop rotation.
Safety & Disclaimer
Always read and follow the instructions on the official product label. The information provided here is for guidance only. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during application.
