Modern agriculture is unthinkable without the use of herbicides.
One of the most effective drugs of selective and systemic action is Legion.
- Active ingredient and release form
- What weeds are effective against
- For what crops is suitable
- Benefits
- Mechanism of action
- Preparation of working solution
- Application and consumption
- Impact speed
- Period of protective action
- Compatibility
- Storage conditions
Active ingredient and release form
In preparation, the active substance is cletodim, it contains 24% there. Available in "Legion" in the form of an emulsion concentrate. It is usually sold in 5 liter cans or in 1000 l IBC containers.
What weeds are effective against
"Legion" has a selective (selective) action and is used against grass weeds, both annual and perennial. Of the annual such species: canary, foxtail, broomstick, annual bluegrass, various types of fire and many other cereals.
Perennial grasses subjected to the action of the herbicide: creeping couch grass, finger finger, gumai. In addition, it destroys the self-sowing of grain and maize.
For what crops is suitable
Due to the impact on the grasses, the Legion herbicide cultivates only certain crops: flax, sugar beet and fodder beet, sunflower, soy.
Benefits
The drug has a number of undoubted advantages:
- gives quick results after application;
- destroys the roots of weeds;
- protects crops from a variety of grass weeds, maize self-sowing and cereals;
- effectively used with other drugs;
- it is applied at any stage of development of an agricultural crop;
- Consumption "Legion" is relatively small.
Mechanism of action
Inside the weeds, Legion comes through their stems and leaves. There, it accumulates both in the roots and in the surface part of the plants, and at the same time they stop the process of synthesis of organic compounds. This first stops their growth, and then causes death. 
Externally, the effect of the drug is manifested as chlorosis of the leaves (that is, a lack of chlorophyll) - they turn yellow or red. First, the aboveground part of the plant dies, and then its roots, which is especially important in case of a field damage by perennial weeds.
Preparation of working solution
In addition to the “Legion” and the water, the adjuvant “Helper Forte” is also used to prepare the spray solution, due to which the effect of using the herbicide is noticeably enhanced. In the tank first pour water about a third of the volume.
Application and consumption
As noted above, the considered herbicide is used at any stage of development of cultivated plants at temperatures from + 8 ° C to + 25 ° C. But for weeds there are optimal treatment periods.
Annual cereals should be processed when they are in the phase of 3-6 leaves. Perennial weeds are sprayed when they reach a growth of 15-20 cm.
The consumption rate of herbicide "Legion" is moderate. Usually consumed from 200 liters to 300 liters (depending on the density of weeds) of the prepared solution per hectare.
Impact speed
The use of the drug gives a quick effect. The growth of weeds stops in a day or two. After 3-5 days, they show signs of chlorosis, after 7-12 days the plants die. 
Well, about 12-20 days after the herbicide is applied, weed roots dry out, which guarantees their complete eradication.
Period of protective action
If the secondary invasion of grass weeds does not begin, a one-time exposure of the Legion lasts for the entire growing season of cultivated plants.
Compatibility
"Legion" can be used with other chemicals, and the overall effectiveness of such mixtures increases. It works great in a mixture of herbicides that destroy dicotyledonous weeds, as well as insecticides.
Storage conditions
It is stored in a dry and cool room, inaccessible to direct sunlight and with the possibility of airing. It is also necessary to exclude the possibility of access to such a room for children and animals, as this herbicide is still toxic. 
By considering the properties of the herbicide "Legion", it can be concluded that it is an effective drug to combat cereal weeds.
