Re: CULT: Solarization
From: John Montgomery <monashee@junction.net>
Jeanne Holley wrote:
>
>
> My question is in regard to pulling the weeds prior to
> solarization. Could one remove the iris and then
> spray with Round-up - leave the area sit and then till
> it up and solarize it, or is it possible that the
> Round-up would cause additional problems. If I'm
I think that this is probably the best solution for you. If you have a
lot of perennial weeds, I do not think that solarization will do very
much damage to most of them.
Roundup has the advantage that it does not persist in the soil as a
herbicide. When it comes in contact with mineral soil it is deactivated
and I guess actually becomes a slight source of phosphate fertilizer.
I generally try to avoid using herbicides but there are occasions where
Roundup can be very useful. Just try to not use it as the first resort.
Cheers
John Montgomery
Vernon BC Zone 5
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