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Distinct

Group 4 and Group 19

Selective post-emergent weed control for field corn. Complements glyphosate for superior chemfallow and post-harvest control.

  • Controls annual broadleaf weeds in post-emergent corn
  • Multiple modes of action with glyphosate to control resistant biotypes in chemfallow and post-harvest
  • Keeps fields cleaner to set them up for success the next season
  • Excellent follow-crop flexibility that includes pulses and canola
  • The only Group 19 herbicide in Canada

Labels & SDS

5 AVAILABLE

Applicable On

applicable on - corn

Field Corn

Labels & SDS

Additional Resources

 

 

Benefits of Distinct

  • Distinct uses its combination of group-19 and unique group-4 active ingredients to deliver powerful weed control by disrupting cell growth in both stems and leaves.
  • Distinct combined with Roundup provides 2 modes of action to control tough broadleaf weeds and resistant biotypes.
  • Distinct is an effective alternative to using a group-2 product in chemfallow and post-harvest applications.

Performance Trials

 

Weed control in spring, following previous September application

Crop comparison image - Untreated vs. Distinct® + glyphosate + Merge®

Glyphosate-resistant kochia 61 days after herbicide application

Crop comparison image - Glyphosate only vs. Distinct + glyphosate + Merge

Product Info & Application Guide

Weed Management

In field corn - apply to actively growing weeds (except where indicated)

Biennial wormwood (2 - 8 leaf)
Canada thistle1
Common cocklebur (cotyledon to 6 leaf)
Common ragweed
Giant ragweed2 (2 - 8 leaf)
Kochia (up to 15 cm height)
Lady's thumb
Lamb's quarter
Perennial sow thistle2 (2 - 10 leaf)
Redroot pigweed
Tail waterhemp
Velvetleaf
Volunteer adzuki beans (1 - 3 trifoliate)
Volunteer canola (cotyledon to 4 leaf)
Wild buckwheat

 

In chemfallow and post-harvest - apply to actively growing weeds (except where indicated)

Distinct at 58 g/ac tank mixed with glyphosate will control:

Dandelion1
Kochia
Lamb’s quarters
Narrow-leaved hawk’s beard
Redroot pigweed
Round-leaved mallow
Spiny annual sow thistle
Wild buckwheat

 

Distinct at 115 g/ac tank mixed with glyphosate will control:

Biennial wormwood (2 - 8 leaf)
Canada thistle1
Common cocklebur (cotelydon to 6 leaf)
Common ragweed
Dandelion1
Kochia3 (up to 15 cm height)
Lady’s thumb
Lamb’s quarters
Perennial sow thistle2 (2 - 10 leaf)
Redroot pigweed
Tall waterhemp
Velvetleaf
Volunteer canola (cotelydon to 4 leaf)
Wild buckwheat

 

1 Top growth.
2 Suppression only.
3 Includes glyphosate-resistant biotypes at 115 g/ac (285 g/ha) application rate.

Application Tips

Rainfastness – 4 hours.

For denser weeds and thick canopies, use the higher water volume.

 

Grazing

Do not cut or graze corn for 75 days after application. See label for additional restrictions.

When to Apply

Crop or application

Staging

Field corn

2 - 6 leaf

Chemfallow

July - August

Post-harvest

Prior to first significant frost

How Much to Apply

One case will treat 40 - 80 acres, depending on rate.

 

Field Corn

Distinct herbicide

Non-ionic surfactant4

28% UAN4

115 g/ac (285 g/ha)

0.25% v/v

1.25% v/v

Chemfallow, post harvest

Distinct herbicide

Glyphosate4 (360 g ae/L)

Merge adjuvant4

58 - 115 g/ac (143 - 285 g/ha)

0.51 - 1 L/ac (1.25 - 2.5 L/ha)

200 ml/ac (500 ml/ha)

 

4 Non-ionic surfactant, 28% UAN, glyphosate and Merge adjuvant are not included in the case.

 

 

Water volume

Ground application only 20 - 40 L/ac (5 - 10 gal/ac)

 

 

Mixing order

  1. Fill clean spray tank 1/2 full of clean water and start agitation.
  2. Add the correct amount of Distinct herbicide and continue to agitate until product is completely dissolved and fully dispersed.
  3. For chemfallow or post-harvest, add the correct amount of glyphosate while continuing agitation.
  4. For chemfallow or post-harvest, add the recommended amount of Merge adjuvant or a 0.25% v/v of non-ionic surfactant, followed by 1.25% v/v 28% UAN. For field corn, add 0.25% v/v of non-ionic surfactant, followed by 1.25% v/v 28% UAN.
  5. Continue agitation while adding the remaining amount of water.

Tank Mixes

Herbicides for chemfallow and post-harvest application: Glyphosate

None on label for field corn.

 

Contact BASF AgSolutions Customer Care or your local BASF Sales Representative for additional information on supported tank mixes.

Follow Crops

If Distinct is applied prior to September 1:
Wheat, barley, oats, canary seed, corn, canola, lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, flax, field peas and sunflowers.

 

If Distinct is applied5 prior to October 1:
Wheat, barley, oats, canary seed, corn, canola, lentils, field peas and soybeans.

 

If Distinct is applied5 prior to October 15:
Wheat, barley, oats, canary seed and corn.

 

5 Distinct applied at 58 g/ac (143 g/ha). If higher rates are used, rotate to cereal crops or corn.

 

 

FAQ

What follow crops can be planted after an application of Distinct herbicide?

Assuming Distinct is applied at 58 g/ac (143 g/ha), the follow crops which can be safely planted afterward will depend upon the timing of your application:

  • If Distinct is applied prior to September 1: wheat, barley, oats, canary seed, corn, canola, lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, flax, field peas and sunflowers can be planted.
  • If Distinct is applied prior to October 1: wheat, barley, oats, canary seed, corn, canola, lentils, field peas and soybeans can be planted.
  • If Distinct is applied prior to October 15: wheat, barley, oats, canary seed and corn can be planted.

Please note: If higher rates are used after September 1st, rotate to cereal or corn crops only.