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Title: Tumbleweed
Post by: Norfolk n Proud on April 19, 2007, 18:10:39

Hi guys, and what a glorious day here in Norfolk, i was wondering if anyone out there has used Tumbleweed ( Weedkiller ) on their lotties, and then planted on the soil soon afterwards, i don't want to plant new seeds or plugs too hastily and ruin all the work, I've got a very healthy and prolific dose of couch grass >:( and i thought it was time for a chemical attack of biblical proportions.  :)

Title: Re: Tumbleweed
Post by: allaboutliverpool on April 20, 2007, 08:29:38

Tumbleweed is rather old fashioned now and has realy been superseded by Round-up (Glyphosate).

There is no problem planting immediately as they are only active on green growth and are inactivated on contact with the soil.

I admit to cheating and used glyphosate first and then was as organic as possible.

The green does not die immediately and takes about 2 weeks.

http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments2_my_allotment_in_liverpool.html

Title: Re: Tumbleweed
Post by: growmore on April 20, 2007, 09:36:31

Tumbleweed is  an extra strong glyphosphate based weedkiller..So will do the job ..
Make sure your couch grass has plenty of green on before you spray it ..
Cheers ..Jim

Title: Re: Tumbleweed
Post by: Norfolk n Proud on April 20, 2007, 18:46:56

Cheers for the reply jim, the weeds have started to yellow now, so fingers crossed! :)