Glyphosate - Rosate36 Dilution rate
TropicalDream
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I've made two failed attempts with Glyphosate to get rid of all vegetation in a neglected flower bed which suffers from bind weed, brambles etc, before I plant afresh with Tulips for next year.
The first attempt was with Bayer Garden Super Strength Glyphosate, following the dilution instructions.This browned off about 50% of the growth but did not kill anything. I suspected this was because I used inadequate amount of solution, so I should have used 2 sachets and made twice as much to ensure good spray coverage.
I then chopped off the browned off bits of the shrubs (there was less foliage left, but enough to absorb the weedkiller), and used Rosate 360, borrowed from a friend. It came with no dilution information on the pack, but based on online information, I used 30ml in about 5litre of water for a back sprayer. Even after 3+ weeks, there is no visible difference even in the smallest of weeds.
So, any ideas how I can get 3rd time lucky?
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I would have thought you'd need close to 150ml too kill everything
Rosate36 will do the job.
I got some back in April and used it on an area 30ft x 30ft covered with Ivy, brambles, nettles, bindweed and docks.
I sprayed 3 times over about 2 months and it killed ALL of it - yes, the Ivy too was all dead.
The correct dilution rate for Rosate36 is 30ml per Litre of water in a sprayer. Using more than 30ml/L has no further effect.
The problem you'll have now, is that plants are stopping growth and becoming dormant. For the Rosate to work, plants do need to be actively growing
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Billericay - Essex
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Wow Pete8, that's effective. Mine's not that drastic but you are right, I think there is limited scope of spraying to be effective. So I will clear the area manually and if bindweed comes back next year then try to keep on top of it.
thanks for the advice. will remember to use the right dosage next time.
It's absorbed into the plant but the effects take a while to show. It'll be at least 7-10 days before you see any effect.
If it's grass you're trying to kill, 1 spraying should do it. Bigger leaves give better absorption, so best not to cut it before spraying.
You just need to give it some time - don't rush it - I would think after 3 weeks it should all be looking very dead, especially at this time of year, but check it's all dead before digging or whatever you're going to do with the ground
good luck
Billericay - Essex
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The date of manufacture is printed on the packing and it remains fully effective for 5 years (or 8, I can't quite remember) then slowly begins to loose effectiveness. It needs to be kept somewhere frost free.
Billericay - Essex
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Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.