Re: Roundup question
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Roundup question
- From: P* H*
- Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 20:29:25 EST
Round up is very effective in killing off all most all plants, but the time
of application makes a diffrent on how effective it is in killing a number of
diffrent plants.
Round acts like a plant hormone-causing rapid cellular growth and division,
literally the plant grows it's self to death.
When plants are already actively growing is the best time to spray-if plants
are not growing during application-many species will not be effected.
A note about the products sold - Round up comes in diffrent concentrations,
some are premixed and you just spray it out of the bottle- I have found this
to be very effect when it in includes a sticker (cause the round up to stick
to the leaves as it drys).
Unless you have a large area to do I would stay away from the concentrated
formulas that you have to mix your self-It seems many people ether dilute it
to much or not enough. It's very important to follow directions (also against
the law if you do not)
A weak solution will cause some stunting and curling of leaves or color
changes.
To strong a dilution will negate the hormone effect. Producing very poor
results.
The most ideal time to spray-is when the temps are warm the air is dry and
the plants are growing new leaves or flowering. Spray the crown of the plant
and the tops of the leaves.
Like the use of all pesticeds= Follow the directions and use them as little
as possible.
Round up is safe and effective, once it comes into contact with the soil it
is neutralized and replanting can take place 2 days after spraying.
Paul
