Weed control

[DrewMc]

I've always used RoundUp around my fruit trees, but was wondering if it was safe to use the homemade concoction of Dawn, vinegar, salt instead?

 

[Apple Junkie]

My “organic” neighbors uses it around her shrubs, so I’d say it is safe for sure. However, I have my doubts it will be anywhere near as effective as Round-up. You can always try it on a couple “test trees” and see the results for yourself. Is it safe? … I’d say yes, it is safe. Is it effective? ...the jury is out on that, but I kinda doubt it.

 

[yoderjac]

I've always used RoundUp around my fruit trees, but was wondering if it was safe to use the homemade concoction of Dawn, vinegar, salt instead?

Glyphosate is a salt.

 

[Prof.Kent]

Glyphosate is a salt.

Table salt is different than glyphosate. Most plants cannot tolerate sodium chloride. That includes fruit trees.
There is a reason why in ancient times armies would salt their enemy's fields. And it was not to stunt the growth of weeds.

 

[yoderjac]

Table salt is different than glyphosate. Most plants cannot tolerate sodium chloride. That includes fruit trees.
There is a reason why in ancient times armies would salt their enemy's fields. And it was not to stunt the growth of weeds.

They can't tolerate glyphosate either. I too would not be using salt where I want things to grow.

 

[Mortenson]

Quite a few of them can!

Using salt where you want things to grow will obviously bring deer in more as well.

 

[S.T.Fanatic]

Quite a few of them can!

Using salt where you want things to grow will obviously bring deer in more as well.

Your going to have to explain this one Mort


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[Mortenson]

Just thinking of old timers using salt in gardens or asparagus beds then inadvertently luring the deer in.

 

[4wanderingeyes]

Most deer attractants consist of salt.