Re: more invasive menaces (horsetails)
- To: woodyplants@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: more invasive menaces (horsetails)
- From: D* L* P*
- Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 18:58:13 -0800
- References: <199811070701.BAA03786@lorien.mallorn.com> <3644779B.692E@mindspring.com>
julia harrell wrote:
>
> Hi all-
>
> I've been following the Finale/Roundup debate. I planted a small
> (4") pot of horsetails 3 yrs ago, and now the patch is about 10'
> long & show no signs of stopping. Pulling, spraying, nothing seems
> to kill them. Does anyone out there have any other lethal methods
> for me to try. I'm thinking the Roundup doesnt work because they
> dont really have normal leaves. Any suggestions would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> - Julia, Raleigh z7
>
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There is a chemical called Crossbow that works. It's the only one that
I know of that will contain it. Spray the plants when they have
attained near maximum size and are moving photosynthesized sugars to the
roots for winter storage. (Gads, WHAT were you THINKING????) Horsetail
roots have been studied by the University and found to extend over 20
(!!!) feet deep into the soil. You'll be spraying Crossbow for a couple
years to finally get rid of it all.
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Port Angeles, WA 98362
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