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
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.
Did you know? The name "herbicide" comes from the Latin words herba - grass and caedo - I kill.
What weeds are effective against
"Legion" has a selective (selective) effect 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.
Did you know? Lemon ants that live in the Amazonian forests live in symbiosis with a foolish tree and destroy all other plant species, injecting formic acid as a herbicide into their green shoots. As a result, vast tracts of forest are formed, consisting of a single fool, called by the locals "the gardens of the devil."Its effect on the weeds is systemic, that is, it spreads throughout the plant, which is especially important for the reliable destruction of certain types of weeds with strong roots.
For what crops is suitable
Due to the impact on the grasses, the Legion herbicide only sows of certain crops: flax, sugar and fodder beet, sunflower, soybeans.
Herbicides also include "Harmony", "Estheron", "Grims", "Agritox", "Axial", "Euro-litting", "Ovsyugen Super", "Dialen Super", "Ground", "Lazurit", "Titus", "Agrokiller".
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;
- used at any stage of development of the agricultural crop;
- Consumption "Legion" is relatively small.
Mechanism of action
Inside the weeds, Legion enters 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.
Important! Herbicide "Legion" is moderately toxic (corresponds to the 3rd class of toxicity), but with strict adherence to the instructions for its use is almost safe.
Preparation of working solution
In addition to the “Legion” and the water, the adjuvant “Helper Forte” is used to prepare the spray solution, due to which the effect of the use of the herbicide is noticeably enhanced. In the tank first pour water about a third of the volume.
Important! When preparing a solution, an adjuvant "Helper Forte" is added last because of the abundant foam it forms.Then, with constant stirring, add the required amount of "Legion", the same amount of "Helper Forte" and the water that is missing for the required proportions of the solution.
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 herbicide "Legion" consumption rate 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 single exposure of the Legion is enough 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 with herbicides that destroy dicotyledonous weeds, as well as with 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 reviewing the properties of the herbicide "Legion", it can be concluded that it is an effective drug to combat cereal weeds.
