Re: weed removal by flaming

**"* P* L* <l*@hort.net>**

> We're in the middle of testing a propane torch for weed  control.  We're 
> using a one pound tank on a three foot extension.  One  area is a 1500 sf. 
> cobble courtyard where weeds and grasses have been an ongoing  issue between 
> the pavers.  In the past we would make multiple applications  of Roundup 
> through the season.  That method was quick and relatively  inexpensive but had to 
> be repeated, had the oft mentioned drawbacks of using  glyphosphate and the 
> Roundlup did nothing to control the seed crop that was left  behind just 
> waiting to germinate.

Hi Andrew,

How many BTUs is your torch?   I see some that range anywhere from 10K BTUs
to 500,000 BTUs. 

I've tried torching in the past with poor results, but I suspect
that my torch wasn't powerful enough.

Chris
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