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I have just been round all our site and sprayed all our paths with Round-Up. It was sprayed close to the ground when passing individual plots, I did not spray the paths in areas where plotholders had veg/fruit/flowers along the boundaries. In thick overgrowth, I sprayed the nozzle deep inside and around the areas. At all times I did consider peoples plots when using it, if there was any doubt about some crops then I gave the edge of that plot a miss.At all times, plotholders should always consider the effects of chemicals if used close to neighbouring plots.
As you were spraying public areas rather than the land you rent (your plot) I hope you have PA1 and PA6 certificates.
Thanks everyone for your very helpful replies.I know that the thought of Roundup 'jumping' from root to root is mad, but the chap I was talking to is absolutely convinced it can happen. As Shirl has said, his plot is immaculate with not a weed in sight and all his crops are growing really well. If anyone else had told me this about Roundup I would not have given it a second thought but because it was him, I was concerned.Anyway, I've passed the problem on to our Chairman (lucky man) as I'm going to my son's new house for a few days. He has just moved to Harpenden in Herts and guess what - there are allotments in the next road!
I was born and bred in Harpenden. It isn't the coldharbour allotments is it? Superb location. When I lived there it had a licenced club house. (My mum was secretary, and my next door neighbour but one was chairman). A river runs through it (lol) meaning the soil is light alluvial (is that the right word?) rich and fertile. Apart from the risk of flooding it's a lovely place. It's not likely though as Harpenden has over a dozen allotment sites. Lovely place Harpenden.Quote from: Squash64 on June 30, 2009, 05:37:29
Have a good time Betty