Re: [SG] Herbicides
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Herbicides
- From: R* D* <d*@INDIANA.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 21:57:03 -0500
Matt, thanks for your input on when to use these products. Very helpful!
Bobbi
On Mon, 30 Nov 1998, Matt Trahan wrote:
> RoundUp is my first herbicide choice for most gardening situations. It's
> less toxic than many others, and is generally the most permanent, even if
> it is slow acting.
> The only real disadvantage is it's temperature sensitive. It doesn't work
> worth a d--- after the highs begin dip below 60.
>
> The fatty acids sprays are best used in late fall through winter (not
> everyone is shoveling snow in January :-)) They provide a quick top kill
> for winter sprouting weeds and generally only need to be used once.
>
