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Weed killer on the veg patch??

Orchid LadyOrchid Lady Posts: 5,800
in Problem solving

In light of recent discussions on a certain weed, I was just wondering if it is safe to use Glyphosate on my veg patch?  Not on the actual area where I am growing the veg, but on the paving part to try and at least get rid of some of the weed?

I have always said I wouldn't and didn't want to use it, but if it's the only way I may not have a choice???

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  • Busy Bee2Busy Bee2 Posts: 1,005

    As far as I am aware the only danger would be if you accidentally sprayed on the foliage of your veggies.  So don't spray on a windy day, or safer still, put a barrier around the weed, like a box or cut off bottle, and spray into it to prevent airborne droplets landing on the wanted plants.  The glyphosate neutralises on contact with soil or stone.

  • Busy Bee2Busy Bee2 Posts: 1,005

    Or the paint on glyphosate products would be good for spot weed elimination.

  • Orchid LadyOrchid Lady Posts: 5,800

    Actually, I really don't think I could use it, I'll just have to keep pulling it up image  Thanks anyway Busy Bee.

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