Herbicide label
Sectagon-K54
Sectagon-K54 (EPA 61842-7) is a metam herbicide labeled for 17 crops. The label lists 12 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.
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Sectagon-K54 label facts
- Product Sectagon-K54
- EPA Reg. No. 61842-7
- Registrant Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
- Active ingredient metam
- MOA group not classified
Crops on the Sectagon-K54 label
Sectagon-K54 is labeled for these 17 crops and uses, per the EPA label.
- field corn
- soybean
- wheat
- cotton
- potato
- peanut
- sugar beet
- barley
- alfalfa
- cereal rye
- durum wheat
- mint
- mustard
- radish
- spinach
- sweet potato
- turnip
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Weeds on the Sectagon-K54 label
The Sectagon-K54 label names 13 weeds and rates each by how the product handles it: full control, partial control, suppression, or control with a tank-mix partner. A weed can fall at more than one level, because control varies by crop, rate, and timing.
Controls
full control12- bermudagrass
- chickweed
- dandelion
- henbit
- johnsongrass
- lambsquarters
- morning-glory, wild
- nightshade, black
- pigweed
- purslane
- ragweed, giant
- watercress
Suppression
suppression1- nutsedge
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Sectagon-K54 rates and plant-back
The label answers both with a table, not a single number. Here is what drives each answer.
Application rate
Your rate depends on your crop and your soil texture.
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Plant-back and rotation
Your interval depends on your application rate, the rotational crop, and your state, region, and rainfall — some intervals differ in ID, NV, OR, and WA.
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Sectagon-K54 FAQ
What weeds does Sectagon-K54 control?
The Sectagon-K54 label names 13 weeds, including bermudagrass, chickweed, dandelion, henbit, johnsongrass, and lambsquarters. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.
What crops is Sectagon-K54 labeled for?
Sectagon-K54 is labeled for 17 crops and uses, including field corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and potato.
What is the active ingredient in Sectagon-K54? Is it a generic?
Sectagon-K54's active ingredient is metam. Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.
What's the plant-back interval after Sectagon-K54?
It depends on your rotational crop, application rate, and region, so the label gives a table, not one number. Build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact interval for your rotation from the label line, so you can verify it.
Build a program →Can I tank-mix Sectagon-K54?
It depends on your target weeds, crop stage, and which partners the label approves. Build a program and FieldMarshal checks the label for approved partners and gives the condition on each, so you can verify it.
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Last updated 2026-07-14.