Control of Bindweed
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Control of Bindweed
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 08:27:02 -0400
In a message dated 96-09-18 23:28:35 EDT, you write:
>The real problem is a lovely little ground cover known as Field Bindweed,
>Possession Vine or the WEED FROM HELL!
I am constantly fighting bindweed (wild morning glory vine). Dr. J. Smart of
Devon, England, gave me advice on a control measure which works, if you are
persistent and willing to do a lot of work. Mix any broadleaf weed killer
with prescribed amount of water in a large container, and, using plasic
gloves, fill Mason jars (or similar containers) 2/3 full with the mixture.
Cram the ends of the bindweed vines into the mixture (I put aluminum foil
over the top to keep rain out, but it isn't essential.) Leave the vines in
until they turn brown. The solution travels way down into the root system.
You will have to keep doing this for 2 or 3 years...but in the end it will
work UNLESS there is a source of the seeds coming into your gardens...in
which case pulling, pulling, pulling is your destiny. Clarence Mahan in VA
