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Good weed killer
joshmb1982
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I am not putting a garden in this year but don't want it to get overgrown with weeds. What is a good weed killer that will be safe for me to plant veggies in next year?
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glyphosphate
quote:Research suggests that glyphosate can persist in the soil for long period of time depending on the soil chemistry and climatic conditions. The half-life (time for half of a substance to breakdown) of glyphosate ranges from 2-200 days [1]. Hence it?s a bit of an unknown how long it?s going to stick around for once applied. It binds vigorously to soil particles and hence usually does not penetrate more than 15cm into the soil [1]. Therefore it is unlikely to impact on groundwater.
Glyphosate does not bioaccumulate. This means that it does not build up in the cells of animals instead it is expelled in urine and faeces [1]. In addition, it is considered to be non-carcinogenic and is relatively low in dermal and oral toxicity [1].
Layer of 10 mil black poly covered in mulch.
+1
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"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
Not on windy days though or weeds next to privacy fences.
I am not putting a garden in this year but don't want it to get overgrown with weeds. What is a good weed killer that will be safe for me to plant veggies in next year?
Keep it mowed. Don
For a hard first time kill, Round-UP then come back later with Atrazine and don't look back, great in fields and gardens plots where food products are grown and even effective in yards for weed control, just ask any Farmer [;)]
Atrazine has a very long and strong residual effect. It is great for places you want to stay weed free for a long time but lots of stuff other than weeds will not grow there either, even the year after.
Layer of 10 mil black poly covered in mulch.
I like to use several layers of newspaper and grass clippings. Then next year when I plant till the whole thing in... I also used to use that in between rows. retains moisture, keeps the weeds down and augments the soil.
quote:Originally posted by Junkballer
For a hard first time kill, Round-UP then come back later with Atrazine and don't look back, great in fields and gardens plots where food products are grown and even effective in yards for weed control, just ask any Farmer [;)]
Atrazine has a very long and strong residual effect. It is great for places you want to stay weed free for a long time but lots of stuff other than weeds will not grow there either, even the year after.
It's all in the mixture rate for intended uses & soil type, if in doubt he can contact any local county agent for recommendations [;)]
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
Layer of 10 mil black poly covered in mulch.
I like to use several layers of newspaper and grass clippings. Then next year when I plant till the whole thing in... I also used to use that in between rows. retains moisture, keeps the weeds down and augments the soil.
I did the whole grass clipping in Between rows last year and it worked. For the most part, for a while. But eventually the weeds started growing along the ground looking for a light patch to pop up through. Think about the weed growing normal for 12 inches. Now lay the whole thing on the ground with roots along the entire length. Damn things were impossible to pull.
Seems like I'd have to put a foot of grass clippings down to
Be effective. Also black plastic to cover my garden would cost over $200
Lots of beer.
When the weeds begin to bother you, drink beer until it doesn't.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Eventually, frost or a good snow will knock it down.
quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
Layer of 10 mil black poly covered in mulch.
I like to use several layers of newspaper and grass clippings. Then next year when I plant till the whole thing in... I also used to use that in between rows. retains moisture, keeps the weeds down and augments the soil.
I did the whole grass clipping in Between rows last year and it worked. For the most part, for a while. But eventually the weeds started growing along the ground looking for a light patch to pop up through. Think about the weed growing normal for 12 inches. Now lay the whole thing on the ground with roots along the entire length. Damn things were impossible to pull.
Seems like I'd have to put a foot of grass clippings down to
Be effective. Also black plastic to cover my garden would cost over $200
Every week when I cut the grass, some of the clippings dressed up the rows. I did not have a large plot when doing that maybe 20x30
What kind of weeds are you fighting? If it's broadleafs 2,4-D will do just fine, if it's grassy and viney then roundup might do the job.
Roundup/glyphosphate kills by "translocating" to the roots and kill the plant from bottom up. Excellent for killing grass and weeds that have rhizomes, not so good on plain old broadleaf weeds.
What kind of weeds are you fighting? If it's broadleafs 2,4-D will do just fine, if it's grassy and viney then roundup might do the job.
A mix of Roundup/glyphosphate and Weed-b-Gone/2,4-D kills everything. Known at Casa de Dads as The Mixture of Death. If it's green, it dies.
[:D]
quote:Originally posted by Wild Turkey
Roundup/glyphosphate kills by "translocating" to the roots and kill the plant from bottom up. Excellent for killing grass and weeds that have rhizomes, not so good on plain old broadleaf weeds.
What kind of weeds are you fighting? If it's broadleafs 2,4-D will do just fine, if it's grassy and viney then roundup might do the job.
A mix of Roundup/glyphosphate and Weed-b-Gone/2,4-D kills everything. Known at Casa de Dads as The Mixture of Death. If it's green, it dies.
[:D]
Don't forget a couple cups of diesel and a can of Coke in a 15 gallon sprayer....
Please stay away from chemical killers, just use vinegar and spray the garden area it will kill plants and not kill you.
Yep. 1 gallon
Add 1 cup Epsom salt and a squirt of Dawn.
Environmental friendly even if I'm not [:D]
quote:Originally posted by bpost
Please stay away from chemical killers, just use vinegar and spray the garden area it will kill plants and not kill you.
Yep. 1 gallon
Add 1 cup Epsom salt and a squirt of Dawn.
Environmental friendly even if I'm not [:D]
I used this combination last weekend. It works extremely quickly and well.
http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/cover-crop-basics
it breaks down the surface tension on the leafquote:Originally posted by MBK
Vinegar
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Salt
Hey that is mean! [;)][:)]
Please stay away from chemical killers, just use vinegar and spray the garden area it will kill plants and not kill you.
I will be trying this. Thank you
quote:Originally posted by joshmb1982
I am not putting a garden in this year but don't want it to get overgrown with weeds. What is a good weed killer that will be safe for me to plant veggies in next year?
How large of an area ?
60x100
Do a google search before using Roundup. Seems a class action suit is being looked at because of possible carcinogens found in this weed killer.
500,000 bee hives can attest to it[:0]
Roundup/glyphosphate kills by "translocating" to the roots and kill the plant from bottom up. Excellent for killing grass and weeds that have rhizomes, not so good on plain old broadleaf weeds.
What kind of weeds are you fighting? If it's broadleafs 2,4-D will do just fine, if it's grassy and viney then roundup might do the job.
24D&245T will keep it weed freeeeeee [:0]
Agent Orange is a herbicide and defoliant chemical. It is widely known for its use by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand,[1] during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971.[2] It was a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D. In addition to its damaging environmental effects, the chemical has caused major health problems for many individuals who were exposed.
Vietnam is not the only place it was used- Test sites in the US have included Ft Dietrich Maryland, Ft. Gordon GA and Eglin AFB Florida.
if you have a tiller, just till the weeds/grass or whatever grows under every few months.......
I've thought of doing this as I have a tiller for my tractor. But I don't believe this would kill the weeds/grass. I'd like to effectively kill it.
Urine from my female pointer...everywhere on my lawn that little beast pisses turns yellow and stays that way for a year....[V]
Well quit feeding her Vinegar.[:D]