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Killing weed seeds in soil.
I have lots of soil but when I use it all the weed seeds sprout constantly.
If I filled a big tub with water over the soil would the seeds die and drown after 2 weeks or more? thanks http://polly.cultureforum.net Albert |
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Killing weed seeds in soil.
Albert wrote:
I have lots of soil but when I use it all the weed seeds sprout constantly. If I filled a big tub with water over the soil would the seeds die and drown after 2 weeks or more? thanks http://polly.cultureforum.net Albert No But you could try boiling water. Not guaranteed. Steam would kill them. But how do you apply that? Heating it somehow will do, solaristation is often used. Try wrapping the pot in plastic, and leaving it in the full hot sun for a while. That could do the trick. Also, putting a few of the pots with recently watered soil on your car (it kills people)It can heat up to well over 50 C in summer time in full sun. Just an idea... |
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Killing weed seeds in soil.
g'day albert,
cover it with newspaper and mulch. On Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:58:28 GMT, "Albert" wrote: snipped With peace and brightest of blessings, len & bev -- "Be Content With What You Have And May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In A World That You May Not Understand." http://www.lensgarden.com.au/ |
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Killing weed seeds in soil.
"Jack" wrote in message
... Albert wrote: I have lots of soil but when I use it all the weed seeds sprout constantly. If I filled a big tub with water over the soil would the seeds die and drown after 2 weeks or more? thanks http://polly.cultureforum.net Albert No actually it would, but it might take a long time. seeds drown in about two weeks. i suppose seeds still in soil would take somewhat longer. or perhaps not. but anyway, what len said - mulch is the answer! kylie But you could try boiling water. Not guaranteed. Steam would kill them. But how do you apply that? Heating it somehow will do, solaristation is often used. Try wrapping the pot in plastic, and leaving it in the full hot sun for a while. That could do the trick. Also, putting a few of the pots with recently watered soil on your car (it kills people)It can heat up to well over 50 C in summer time in full sun. Just an idea... |
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