Request: Homemade Weed Killers
Archived on 09/14/2009
I am looking for a homemade weedkiller that is safe to use in an area intended for planting flowers and vegetables.
Hardiness Zone: 8b By dovelady1962 from Seattle, WA
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RE: Homemade Weed Killers
Boiling water poured onto weeds or vinegar. (05/27/2009)
By Wendopolis
RE: Homemade Weed Killers
Depending on the time of year covering up the weeds with black plastic, or newspaper will kill them and not contaminate the ground. (05/28/2009)
By merlene
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Request: Homemade Weed Killers
Archived on 05/26/2009
Are there any home recipes for weed and grass killer for vegetable gardens?
Anita from Prattville, AL
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RE: Homemade Weed Killers
You can also pour boiling water straight on the plants. Just be careful not to get it on any good plants. (09/13/2008)
By Wendopolis
RE: Homemade Weed Killers
No, I disagree with the use of a cup of salt. That is permanently ruined soil. Salt is a chemical. (09/15/2008)
By kimhis
RE: Homemade Weed Killers
It kind of worked. (12/03/2008)
By stephanie
RE: Homemade Weed Killers
You should also use Lemon juice. It works very effectively. (01/14/2009)
By Paul A.
RE: Homemade Weed Killers
Mix 1 gallon of vinegar with 1 oz. of liquid dish detergent. The soap works to break down the waxy surface on the leaves, allowing the vinegar to work more efficiently. It also helps the solution to stick to the leaves, giving the vinegar time to kill the weed.
Fill a spray bottle with the solution and spray weeds thoroughly. The solution will kill any plant it comes in contact with. Use care to avoid over-spray to neighboring plants. Small weeds will shrivel and die within 24 hours. Repeat application if regrowth occurs from the roots.
Pour the solution directly on the roots of large weeds that have extensive root systems. Plants like burdock may take a day or two to die off. Once the root withers and becomes soft, pull the root from the soil. Be careful, good luck. (03/26/2009)
By kffrmw88
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Request: Homemade Weed Killers
Archived on 09/12/2008
Q: How can I make my own weed killer?
Salmonfly from Rochester
A: Salmonfly,
There are a number of recipes for homemade weed killers. All are variations of the following recipe:
- 1 gallon of white vinegar
- 1 cup of table salt
- 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap
Mix thoroughly until the salt dissolves, pour into a hand-held spray bottle and spray the solution directly on the target weeds. For weeds growing out of cracks in driveways and sidewalks, some people pour salt directly on the weeds. Other people pour straight vinegar directly on weeds. Still others add a few drops of liquid dish soap to the recipe to help the solution stick to the weeds. The important thing to know about this homemade recipe is that is non-selective. Just like any weed killer, use it sparingly and with caution. Non-selective means it will kill or damage any plants or grass that come into contact with it. Also, try to avoid spraying it directly on the soil. Vinegar breaks down the soil structure and kills beneficial microorganisms. In areas where this is applied, the vinegar can render the soil sterile for several years. Other organic methods of weed control include hand-pulling, boiling water or torching.
Good luck!
Ellen
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