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

Crops on the Sectagon-K54 label

Sectagon-K54 is labeled for these 17 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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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

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  • bermudagrass
  • chickweed
  • dandelion
  • henbit
  • johnsongrass
  • lambsquarters
  • morning-glory, wild
  • nightshade, black
  • pigweed
  • purslane
  • ragweed, giant
  • watercress

Suppression

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  • 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

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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.

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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.