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Will a heavy dose of crushed lime kill the onions? HELP!!!!
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Wild Garlic !!! ERRRRR...
Denise,
I'm having the same problem too! I just surfed the NC co-op ext. service and found this advice: Wild onions are really wild garlic but, whatever the name, they are cause for frequent calls to the Extension office for assistance. The best time for treating them is in February or March because the chemical must be allowed at least two weeks to work before the lawn is mowed. They are difficult to control and usually require two treatments in two consecutive springs. Spot spraying individual clumps with 2,4-D amine herbicide [available in most garden supply stores] works best. Mix 1.3 fluid ounces per gallon of water, or 1.5 teaspoons to a quart of water. You can add 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent to each gallon of spray to help the herbicide stick to the leaves. Only mix the amount of spray you will need to prevent disposal problems. Remember to avoid mowing the tops for at least two weeks, until the tops begin to yellow and curl, to get the best kill of the underground bulbs. When using any pesticide, be sure to follow labeled directions. Recommendations for use of agricultural chemical brand names and mention of commercial products or services does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned in this publication. Good luck! Heidi Denise wrote: Will a heavy dose of crushed lime kill the onions? HELP!!!! |
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Wild Garlic !!! ERRRRR...
Denise,
I'm having the same problem too! I just surfed the NC co-op ext. service and found this advice: Wild onions are really wild garlic but, whatever the name, they are cause for frequent calls to the Extension office for assistance. The best time for treating them is in February or March because the chemical must be allowed at least two weeks to work before the lawn is mowed. They are difficult to control and usually require two treatments in two consecutive springs. Spot spraying individual clumps with 2,4-D amine herbicide [available in most garden supply stores] works best. Mix 1.3 fluid ounces per gallon of water, or 1.5 teaspoons to a quart of water. You can add 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent to each gallon of spray to help the herbicide stick to the leaves. Only mix the amount of spray you will need to prevent disposal problems. Remember to avoid mowing the tops for at least two weeks, until the tops begin to yellow and curl, to get the best kill of the underground bulbs. When using any pesticide, be sure to follow labeled directions. Recommendations for use of agricultural chemical brand names and mention of commercial products or services does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned in this publication. Good luck! Heidi Denise wrote: Will a heavy dose of crushed lime kill the onions? HELP!!!! |
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Wild Garlic !!! ERRRRR...
"You can add 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent to each gallon of spray to help the herbicide stick to the leaves." This is not optional if you want product to work. Some ester formulations of 2,4D may not need a spreader/sticker but most "off the shelf" products will be amine and a non ionic surfactant is a must to wet the foliage of garlic. Baine |
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