Sakura® 850 WG Herbicide

Herbicides

Trusted by Australian farmers for over a decade, Sakura Herbicide is the proven, reliable performer for pre-emergent control of annual ryegrass and other key weeds in wheat (except durum wheat), triticale, chickpeas, field peas and lupins. Sakura is a Group 15 (K) herbicide that can be applied up to 3 days before incorporation by sowing. It provides extended residual control of annual ryegrass, barley grass, annual phalaris, silver grass and toad rush and is also registered for the suppression of brome grass (Bromus diandrus only) and wild oats. Available in quality, user friendly packaging in a range of pack sizes. Sakura^® is a Registered Trademark of Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

Key Benefits

Registered for use
Wheat (not durum wheat), triticale, chickpeas, field peas, lentils and lupins.

Controls five key weeds
Annual ryegrass, barley grass, annual phalaris, toad rush and silver grass.

Residual control
Long residual control up to 12 weeks.

Low application rate
Convenient low use rate of 118 g/ha.

Product Details

Active Ingredients	Chemical Group	Formulation Type	Pack sizes
Pyroxasulfone 850 g/kg	15	Water dispersible granule	5 kg, 5.9 kg, 11.8 kg

Labels & SDS

Resources

Crop Suitability

Always read and follow label instructions. Not all products are registered for use in every state.

Crop Suitability

Application/Crop	Usage/Problem/Target
Chickpeas	Annual phalaris
Chickpeas	Annual ryegrass
Chickpeas	Barley grass
Chickpeas	Brome grass
Chickpeas	Silver grass
Chickpeas	Toad rush
Chickpeas	Wild oats
Field peas	Annual phalaris
Field peas	Annual ryegrass
Field peas	Barley grass
Field peas	Brome grass
Field peas	Silver grass
Field peas	Toad rush
Field peas	Wild oats
Lentils	Annual phalaris
Lentils	Annual ryegrass
Lentils	Barley grass
Lentils	Brome grass
Lentils	Silver grass
Lentils	Toad rush
Lentils	Wild oats
Lupins	Annual phalaris
Lupins	Annual ryegrass
Lupins	Barley grass
Lupins	Brome grass
Lupins	Silver grass
Lupins	Toad rush
Lupins	Wild oats
Triticale	Annual phalaris
Triticale	Annual ryegrass
Triticale	Barley grass
Triticale	Brome grass
Triticale	Silver grass
Triticale	Toad rush
Triticale	Wild oats
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Annual phalaris
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Annual ryegrass
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Barley grass
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Brome grass
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Silver grass
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Toad rush
Wheat (not durum wheat)	Wild oats

Use Guidelines

Key Information	Comment
Ally®	Physically compatible.
Ammonium Sulphate (added to tank mix 2nd) + Shirquat® 250 (added to tank mix 3rd)	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required - on standing separation/settlement will occur.
Ammonium Sulphate (added to tank mix first)	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required - on standing separation/settlement will occur.
Ammonium Sulphate (added to tank mix first) + Shirquat 250 (added to tank mix 2nd) with Sakura last	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required - on standing separation /settlement will occur. This mixing order not recommended. Shirquat 250 inhibits the dispersion of Sakura granules.
Avadex® Xtra	Physically compatible.
Chlorpyrifos® 500 EC	Physically compatible. Do not store mix overnight.
Dimethoate	Physically compatible. Do not store mix overnight.
Diuron® 900 DF	Physically compatible.
Dual® Gold	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. Do not leave mix overnight.
Fastac®	Physically compatible.
Flexi-N®	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation.
Flexi-N + Spray.Seed®	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation.
Hasten® + Logran® B Power + Roundup Ultra®MAX	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation.
Glean®	Physically compatible.
Glyphosate CT	Physically compatible.
Glyphosate CT + Striker®	Physically compatible. Constant agitation required. Do not leave mix overnight.
Glyphosate CT + Wetter® TX	Physically compatible.
Gramoxone®	Physically compatible.
Imidan®	Physically compatible.
Le-Mat®	Physically compatible.
Logran	Physically compatible.
Lontrel® Advanced + Roundup UltraMAX	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation. Scum is present in foam in hard water.
Roundup Attack	Physically compatible. Apply spray mix promptly. Do not store mix overnight.
Roundup DST	Physically compatible.
Roundup PowerMax®	Physically compatible.
Roundup UltraMAX + Sharpen® 700 WG	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation.
Spray.Seed	Physically compatible.
Spray.Seed 250	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation.
Surpass® 300 SL	Physically compatible.
Surpass 475	Physically compatible.
Triflur® 480	Physically compatible.
Triflur Xcel®	Physically compatible. Requires constant agitation. Do not store mix overnight.

FAQs

What group does Sakura belong to?

Sakura inhibits the biosynthesis of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), so is considered to have Group K mode of action.

How does it work

Sakura is absorbed by the roots and to a lesser extent by the shoots of germinating weeds, and works by inhibiting growth in the meristematic areas.

How should Sakura be applied

Sakura is pre-emergence herbicide that should be incorporated by sowing (IBS), but can be applied up to 3 days prior to sowing with equipment fitted with knife points and press wheels, or knife pints and harrows.

What is the incorporation time for Sakura?

Sakura should ideally be applied immediately before sowing, but can be applied up to 3 days earlier.

What about PSPE?

The application of Sakura post-sowing, pre-emergence is not a registered use pattern and is not recommended. Sakura should be applied prior to sowing and incorporated by the sowing activity, closely following label instructions.

What seeding equipment can I use?

Sowing equipment fitted with knife points and press wheels, or knife points and harrows are recommended. Sowing equipment fitted with both press wheels and harrows is not recommended.

What is the application rate?

Sakura has a low use rate of 118 g/ha.

What weeds will Sakura control/suppress?

Sakura is registered for the control of annual ryegrass, barley grass, silver grass, annual phalaris (Phalaris paradoxa only) and toad rush, and suppression of brome grass (Bromus diandrus only) and wild oats.

Will Sakura control broadleaf weeds?

Sakura is not registered to control any broadleaf weeds. Bayer recommends speaking to your local Bayer Territory Sales Manager or advisor regarding broadleaf weed control options.

What crops will Sakura be registered for use in?

Sakura is currently registered for use in wheat (except durum wheat), triticale, chickpeas, field peas, lentils and lupins. Bayer will continue to investigate the use of Sakura in other crops as part of our ongoing local and international trial work.

Is Sakura tightly bound to organic matter?

Sakura has a very low tendency to bind to stubble or other plant residue, so it maintains excellent performance even in paddocks with moderate stubble loads. High carry-over stubble and other plant materials will, however, reduce performance.

How long will Sakura keep controlling new germinations of weeds after application?

Residual control varies according to soil type and weather conditions, but trial work has indicated that Sakura normally maintains high levels of control longer than most pre-emergent herbicides. This could vary from 4 weeks up to 12 weeks or more.

What if I dry-sow my crop?

Sakura will remain active in the soil over an extended period, so once a significant rainfall event occurs, sufficient to complete the incorporation process and germinate weeds, Sakura will be present to provide control.

What happens if a weed initially grows through Sakura? Will it be affected?

Sakura will often suppress the growth of grasses after they have emerged through root pruning. These weeds will often not be competitive with the crop.