Bayer EverGol® Xtend — advanced seed-treatment fungicide (≈800 words)

Introduction of Bayer EverGol® Xtend

Getting a crop off to a strong start starts with healthy seed. Bayer EverGol® Xtend is a next-generation seed-treatment fungicide designed to protect seeds and seedlings from early-season rot and damping-off diseases while promoting stronger root and shoot establishment. Below you’ll find the product’s technical make-up, common dose recommendations, uses and practical benefits for growers. Sources for the most load-bearing facts are cited at the end of each section. 

Technical name & content

EverGol® Xtend is a dual-action fungicidal formulation whose active ingredients are Penflufen 13.28% w/w + Trifloxystrobin 13.28% w/w (FS). This combination pairs a soil-active SDHI (penflufen) with a strobilurin (trifloxystrobin), giving both protective and physiological benefits to treated seed. 

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Typical product content & classification

The formulation is supplied as a flowable/FS seed treatment containing the two active ingredients listed above. It is marketed as a chemical seed treatment with a blue toxicity classification on some retail listings — always check the product label for local classification and safety data. 

Recommended doses (what growers commonly use)

Manufacturers and retail suppliers publish slightly different application recommendations depending on crop and local practice. Commonly reported dosage guidelines are:

• Seed treatment (general recommendation on many product pages): 80–100 ml per 100 kg of seed (equivalent to 0.8–1.0 ml per kg of seed) for many pulse and oilseed crops such as soybean, groundnut and bengal gram.
  
• Alternative seed dosage reported by some suppliers: ~2 ml per kg of seed — some local dealers list this as their recommended rate for certain crops (note: always follow the label specific to your pack and crop).
  
• Spray/pump dosing (for certain application systems or in-furrow use): examples reported include 15 ml per 15 L in a spray pump (≈1 ml per litre) or 150 ml/acre for certain application methods; drip recommendations of 150–200 ml/acre are also cited by suppliers. These are practice-specific and growers should consult the product leaflet for the correct method for their system.
  

Because commercial recommendations can vary by crop, seed size, seed treatment equipment and local registration, the label on the specific EverGol® Xtend pack and any local extension guidance must be followed. The ranges above reflect commonly listed retail and manufacturer guidance. 

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Uses — what EverGol® Xtend protects against

EverGol® Xtend is formulated primarily as a seed treatment. Its main uses include:

• Protection of seed and young seedlings against seed rot, seedling rot and damping-off organisms.
  
• Improving seedling vigour and helping ensure a uniform plant stand under disease pressure.
  
• It’s used on crops such as soybean, groundnut, cotton and bengal gram (chickpea) and other crops where early-season soilborne fungi reduce stand establishment. 

How it works (benefit of the active ingredients)

• Penflufen (an SDHI) offers long-lasting protection in the rhizosphere and root zone, controlling pathogens that attack seed and emerging roots.
  
• Trifloxystrobin (a strobilurin) provides contact and systemic activity plus known physiological effects — such as improved early vigour and sometimes better stress resilience — that help seedlings establish more uniformly. The two actives together give complementary protection and growth benefits. 

Practical benefits for farmers

• Better emergence and stand uniformity: fewer gaps from seed-rot/damping-off means higher effective plant population.
  
• Healthier root system and early vigour: improved root growth supports nutrient and water uptake during critical early stages.
  
• Reduced early yield risk: protecting the seedling phase reduces the need for emergency interventions later.
  
• Compatibility with integrated seed-care: EverGol® Xtend is designed as a professional seed treatment that can fit into modern seed-care programs. 

Safety, compatibility & practical tips

Always read and follow the label for dosages, crop-specific rates, seed treatment equipment instructions and personal protective equipment (PPE). Local labels are legally authoritative. 

Check compatibility with other seed treatments and inoculants before mixing — follow label guidance or consult a local Bayer representative.

Keep treated seed separate from food/feed and observe withholding/seed handling instructions on the pack.

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Final note

EverGol® Xtend is a modern two-active seed treatment that combines disease control with early-growth benefits — especially useful where seed and seedling rots are common and where uniform stands are critical. Because recommended doses and permitted uses can vary by country, crop and formulation, always use the product label and local registration information as your final guide. Sources (representative): Bayer product page and technical listings for EverGol® Xtend; major Indian retail and supplier product pages summarizing technical composition and common dose recommendations. 

Also Raed: About EverGol® Xtend Fungicide on the BAYER Site