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Basagran

Basagran®

Herbicide

The quiet achiever in post-emergent control

ACVM Registration No.P002264

Mode of action: Group 6 herbicide (formerly C3)
Active ingredient(s): 480 g/L bentazone 
Formulation: Soluble concentrate (SL)


A targeted broadleaf herbicide that ‘keeps on keeping on’ – doing a great job without much fanfare for many seasons.

Key benefits

  • Controls 12 broadleaf weeds standalone 
  • Especially effective on chamomiles, cleavers, storksbill, stinking mayweed and onehunga weed 

How it works

Basagran® is a member of the benzothiadiazole group of herbicides, which acts to inhibits photosynthesis at photosynthesis II. A selective, contact herbicide which is absorbed mainly by the foliage, with little translocation. Read the label before using.

Crop suitability

  • Cereals

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Clover - seed crops

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Dwarf Beans

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Field Peas

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Grass seed crops

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Lucerne

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Onions

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Pasture

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Potato

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Soya beans

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip
  • Turf grass

    Black nightshade
    Chamomile
    Chickweed
    Cleavers
    Onehunga weed
    Redroot (Prince of Wales feather)
    Shepherd's purse
    Spurrey
    Stinking mayweed
    Storksbill
    Thorn apple
    Wild turnip

Questions and Answers from the Field

  • How do you control weeds in lucerne pastures?

    To control weeds in lucerne pastures, use BASF’s Basagran. Basagran effectively controls twelve standalone broadleaf weeds and is particularly effective on chamomiles, cleavers, storksbill, stinking mayweed and onehunga weed.

  • How long does it take for Basagran to work?

    It takes Basagran to 7 days to work after being applied to weeds. Basagran is a highly effective targeted broadleaf herbicide that works season after season.

  • Is Basagran a selective herbicide?

    BASF’s Basagran is a selective herbicide. Basagran is a reliable, quiet achiever in post-emergent control that effectively targets a large number of broadleaf weeds in a variety of crops.

  • What are the best herbicides for pastures?

    One of the best herbicides for pastures is BASF’s Basagran herbicide. Basagran effectively controls twelve standalone broadleaf weeds and is particularly effective on chamomiles, cleavers, storksbill, stinking mayweed and onehunga weed. 

  • What is a pre-emergent herbicide for peas?

    While there are pre-emergent herbicide options available for peas it is best practice to treat with a post emergent herbicide like BASF’s Basagran to control the weeds while causing no  harm to the crop. Basagran is a reliable, quiet achiever in post-emergent control that effectively targets weeds in peas.

  • What is Basagran herbicide used for?

    BASF’s Basagran herbicide is used to control 12 broadleaf standalone weeds. Basagran is expecially effective on chamomiles, cleavers, storksbill, stinking mayweed and onehunga weed.  

  • What is a post emergent herbicide for onions?

    The best post-emergent herbicide for onion is BASF’s Basagran. Basagran is a highly effective herbicide control for a number of standalone broadleaf weeds in onions.  

  • What is the active ingredient in Basagran?

    The active ingredient in Basagran herbicide is bentazone. BASF’s Basagran is an excellent form of control for a number of standalone broadleaf weeds. 

  • What is the mixing ratio for Basagran?

    The mixing ratio for Basagran varies depending on the type of crop you are treating. It is important to always consult the product label to obtain the correct mixing ratio. Basagran is a highly effective selective post emergent herbicide for 12 standalone broadleaf weeds.