Garud - Glyphosate 41% SL - HPM
HPM Garud contains Glyphosate 41% SL for directed systemic weed control in registered tea use, subject to the pack label and applicable Indian licensing rules.
Item description
HPM Garud Glyphosate 41% SL Non-Selective Systemic Herbicide
Garud is a Glyphosate 41% SL non-selective systemic herbicide. It is not an insecticide. Its verified brand-supported use is a directed spray on weeds in tea.
Use note: Direct spray only onto actively growing weeds in tea at 2–3 L/ha. Shield tea leaves, stems and green bark. Glyphosate pest-control operations are subject to the applicable Indian Pest Control Operator licensing framework.
Key Product Benefits
- Foliar uptake and systemic movement to shoots, roots and rhizomes.
- Control of labelled perennial and annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in directed tea use.
- The listing excludes HPM's corrupted 95% technical and blanket many-crop claims.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HPM Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited |
| Active ingredient | Glyphosate 41% SL, isopropylamine-salt formulation |
| Type | Non-selective systemic herbicide |
| Mode of action | HRAC Group 9 — EPSPS inhibitor |
| Verified brand use | Tea — directed weed spray |
| PHI | 21 days |
| Licensing | Applicable Indian PCO framework must be followed |
Mode of Action
Glyphosate inhibits EPSPS (HRAC Group 9), stopping synthesis of aromatic amino acids after foliar absorption. It is inactivated in soil and must contact actively growing green weed tissue.
Verified Brand-Supported Use
| Crop / method | Target weeds | Dose | Water | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea — directed spray | Labelled grasses and broadleaves including Arundinella, Axonopus, Cynodon, Imperata, Paspalum and Polygonum | 2–3 L/ha (800–1,200 ml/acre) | 450 L/ha (180 L/acre) | 21 days |
Application Guide
- Direct spray only onto actively growing weeds using clean water.
- Shield all desirable green plant parts and prevent drift.
- Avoid rain soon after application and follow the pack plus applicable licensing requirements.
Safety and Stewardship
- Non-selective drift can severely injure or kill crops.
- Wear PPE and prevent runoff or contamination of water.
- Use only through the legally applicable Pest Control Operator framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garud an insecticide?
No. It is a Glyphosate 41% SL non-selective herbicide.
Can it be sprayed over tea foliage?
No. Use a shielded directed spray on weeds only.
Does the listing repeat HPM's many-crop claims?
No. Those claims conflict with the verified brand table.
Safety and Disclaimer
Use only under the current Indian Garud label and applicable licensing rules. The physical leaflet and law govern operator eligibility, crop, weeds, dose, PHI, PPE and local restrictions.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C