The expected income from the cultivation of poppy or corn can be significantly reduced due to weeds. The Swiss company Syngenta has developed the most reliable, in the fight against annual and perennial weeds, the drug Callisto, which helps to cultivate cultural plantings in the early stages of development.
Release form and description
The drug is available in five-liter packaging in the form of a suspension concentrate. The active substance in the composition - mesotrione. Herbicide is absorbed by foliage and stems of plants, falling into the soil, and roots. Violating the processes of synthesis in the tissues of weed plants, the tool cleans the area, providing an overwhelming effect for two months. 
Herbicide "Callisto" effectively inhibits the types of thistles, grass weeds (millet, fingernail), weeds of the family of straws, chamomile and others.
In the fight against weeds, you will also be helped by drugs such as Agrokiller, Ground, Roundup, Lapis Lazuli, Zenkor, Lontrel-300.
The mechanism of action of the active substance
Mesotrione - the active ingredient of the drug, is an analogue of natural herbicides, plants that can inhibit other cultures. This substance blocks the growth of cells, violates the processes of synthesis in plant tissues.
Did you know? The healing and soporific effect of poppy was revered by many ancient cultures. In ancient Egypt, it was grown on plantations. as a painkiller and revered as a symbol of sleep. In ancient Rome, the poppy was considered the symbol of Ceres - goddess of agriculture; in ancient Greece - a symbol of the gods of sleep, Hypnos and Morpheus.Within a couple of days, the herbicide is completely absorbed into the leaves, stems and root processes, and after a week or two, depending on the type of grass and weather conditions, the weed dies. The disastrous effect of the drug can be observed in bleached plant tissue.
Instructions for use and consumption rates
"Callisto" is a herbicide whose solution can be easily prepared according to the instructions. Half of the tank is filled with water, add the right amount of the drug and, while stirring, fill the spray tank to the end.
Important! The treatment is recommended to be carried out in calm weather in order to prevent the substance from being blown to neighboring cultures, the procedure time - morning or evening hours.For better exposure means it is desirable to use a herbicide during active growth of weeds. The addition of the Corvette adjuvant (a substance that enhances the effect of pesticides and herbicides) to the tank mixture will help to actively influence the weeds. Add a product per hundred liters of solution - half a liter of adjuvant.
Solution consumption rate:
- For maize per hectare of the territory from 0.15 l to 0.25 l with the addition of a Corvette, spraying is carried out both in the early stages of growth and in the phase of six leaves, treatment against annual and perennial weeds;
- Poppy treatment - 0.2 l / ha + adjuvant, against annual and biennial weeds in the development phase of 2-4 leaves.
Important! It is undesirable to use the drug while the plants are under stress due to a sharp change in weather conditions (frost, drought); during rain or abundant dew.
Compatibility of herbicide with other drugs
Herbicide "Callisto", according to its description, interacts well with other means of similar purpose. Moreover, for an enhanced effect, it is desirable to use it in tank mixes with such means as, for example, Dual Gold or Milagro. 
Before mixing the preparations, make sure that their terms of use coincide; familiarize yourself with the active elements of all the preparations. When mixing, add the following composition only after complete dissolution of the previous one.
Important! It is not recommended to use Callisto one week after treatment with insecticides, as well as to spray them after herbicide treatment. This rule applies to insecticides containing organophosphorus compounds and thiocarbamates.
Phytotoxicity
The drug is not phytotoxic if you follow all the recommendations and cautions in the instructions.
Herbicide for corn and poppy is not dangerous for humans, mammals and bees, it can be used during pollination. Like other herbicides, it has restrictions on the use of drinking water and fishery waters near reservoirs with drinking water. 
Benefits "Callisto"
The main advantages of the tool:
- A wide range of applications regarding the phases of cultural development.
- Effective mechanism of action.
- Lack of toxicity for the processed culture.
- The possibility of combining with other drugs.
- A large range of application - almost all cereal weeds.
- Repeated influence of the agent due to the soil effect.
Did you know? Corn grains are not always yellow, they can be red, and white, and ink-black. Multi-colored seeds of the variety "Glass Gem", for example, are similar to glass beads. Of them, by the way, except for cereals and popcorn, make a variety of decorative ornaments.
Storage conditions and shelf life
Keep the product closed in its original packaging. Allowable storage temperature from -5 ° C to + 35 ° C. Storage is dry, away from children and pets, drugs and food. Shelf life is three years from the date of production.
To summarize: the use of the tool will help to significantly increase the quality and quantity of the future harvest. I would like to add one more thing to all its already listed benefits: this remedy does not cause resistance and can serve as a basis for tank mixes.
