Re: eradicating vines/roundup
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: eradicating vines/roundup
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 12:33:55 EST
Perennial List 2/9/99 11:15 AM perennials@mallorn.com
>I read somewhere that the active ingredient in Roundup works mainly by
>photosynthesis-- so if you spray it on the leaves, rather than cutting
>the leaves off first, you get the best killing action. Anyone know if
>this is correct information?
>
This is what we always instruct our help to do as the leaves are much
more sensitive to RoundUp then the woody stems. Actually we think the
instructions indicate this although we cannot get to them now. Take a
look at http://www.roundup.com
Also we would not recommend exceeding the manufactures recommended mixing
instructions. Roundup is pretty fool proof but it is never a good idea to
go beyond specified limits. Play it safe with yourself and the
environment.
We find it convenient to purchase RoundUp in pre-measured packets which
can be mixed in the sprayer tank-much safer and less mess then any other
way we have found for the average garden. No worry on how to dispose of
the used containers either.
w martin
myg1728@aol.com
http://www.oakmediacreations.com/myg/index.html
Zone 5, Southwestern Lower Michigan
Martin's Yard & Garden
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