Thread: Weed Spraying
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Old 21-04-2007, 01:01 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Weed Spraying

On 21 Apr, 12:40, topo ag @ag.mail.com wrote:
Could anyone here advise please on the correct strength of weedkiller
to water mix when spraying with a pressurised sprayer.
I'm not sure whether or not it should be more concentrated or not as
it goes much further with a finer spray etc. I'm using * Roundup * and
am not sure whether the ratio should be stronger than using a watering
can?
Thanks for any help


Just follow the directions on the pack, use it as coarse as you can
and avoid drift.
Spray in the evening, its calmer then normally and also cooler so
there is more time for the Glyphosate to be absorbed. Remember the
plants have to be in active growth and not stressed by drought for it
to work best, and be prepared to wait a week or two to see any sign of
it working.
Just be careful, be vary careful. Once something is sprayed you can't
un-spray it.
Also remember you sprayer will be contaminated after you have used it
for this job.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries