The sustainable enhancement of agricultural productivity relies on the prudent use of herbicides to control weed competition. However, widespread use of atrazine, a common herbicide, has raised concerns due to its potential environmental contamination and non-target plant phytotoxicity. In this study, we explored the potential of hydrogel-based delivery systems to mitigate atrazine's adverse effects on maize (Zea mays L.) plants. We prepared atrazine-loaded hydrogel composites and evaluated their phytotoxicity in comparison to a commercial atrazine formulation. A pot culture experiment with nine treatments and three replications was conducted under a completely randomized design. Phytotoxicity readings were taken at 7 and 15 days after initial irrigation using a scale ranging from 0 to 10. Surprisingly, all treatments, including encapsulated formulations and the commercial atrazine, displayed a phytotoxicity rating of 0, indicating the absence of harmful consequences on maize plants. Visual observations confirmed that the plants remained healthy and green without any injuries.