How to get rid of Curled Dock (Rumex Crispus)
 

Hi,

I have my backyard jungle (garden-to-be) full of Curled Dock, what is
the best way to get rid of this thing? There is nothing planted there
at the moment, so I can use chemicals, but i was hoping to start
planting early next year...


Thanks.


PA

How to get rid of Curled Dock (Rumex Crispus)
 

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EagleEyes writes
Hi,

I have my backyard jungle (garden-to-be) full of Curled Dock, what is
the best way to get rid of this thing? There is nothing planted there
at the moment, so I can use chemicals, but i was hoping to start
planting early next year...

Not easy to get rid of unfortunately. The recommended herbicide is
Asulam, but IIRC this is not available for domestic use. I suggest that
you try glyphosate but it will undoubtedly require more than one
application.
--
Robert

If you have no other planting Glyphosate (trade name; Roundup) should be effective, but is likely to require more than one application. Asulam (trade name; Asulox) is specific for Rumex spp (ie docks) and bracken - some posts say that it is not available for amateur use, and the minimum order (from PitchCare.com) is £75+VAT.