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Weeds

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  Posted by Archie (U4739793) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

  I have an abundance of weeds. As I fork over I try and remove as many as I can, go back a week later and there they are again.
  
  If I put a very strong weedkiller on my allotment over winter would it be safe to plant veg next year?

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  Posted by Barny (U13453961) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

  Depends what it is,Ducky?

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  Posted by 4smilingcat6 (U14338727) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

  It`s a bit late for a glyphosate weedkiller to work properly but something like `Weedol` can be applied now.
  
  Either will be compeletely harmless to crops later on

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  Posted by Kleftiwallah (U13700999) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

  I would persevere with the physical removal of roots. Not only are you getting rid of roots. By turning over the soil, you are also bringing up nasty bugs that live in the soil waiting to get your veggies next spring. The birds will finish these off and be grateful for them. Cheers, Tony.

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  Posted by farmerSteve (U2644680) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

  The only weedkiller you could use is glyphosate
  this will only work on perrennial weeds and must be applied when the weeds are actively growing and left till they are dead
  Annual weeds are not affected by the spray nor any weeds which are not green at the time like bindweed
  
  Do not use any material which is designed fro bare surfaces as they will remain active and can kill anything you plant next year

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  Posted by Swedboy (U14400604) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

  Would it be worth covering the ground with tarpaulin to kill the weeds over winter? Never tried it but have heard it recommended.

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  Posted by pinxit (U14558922) on Thursday, 4th November 2010

  Covering the ground over winter would have the added benefit of reducing the leaching-out of nutrients from the soil by rain. If you do it in this part of the world (Cornwall) which is milder than most of Britain, you also find a tremendous crop of slugs underneath when you peel it back, allowing for easy disposal!

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  Posted by novicedippychick (U9694696) on Thursday, 4th November 2010

  SP, when I got my allotment two years ago I dug it over roughly to begin with. I then covered two-thirds with membrane and then dug again the area that I left uncovered. I removed the weeds systematically and built some beds and planted that season. At the beginning of this season I removed the membrane and dug over another third, built more beds and planted potatoes in the last third. I still have weeds coming through, but they are mainly annual weeds. Its been a back breaking process but my plot in now in exactly how I want it. It's now a process of gradually improving the soil. I can now also concentrate on laying slabs for good access and getting my shed erected. I had given myself a five year plan to sort out my plot but it has only taken two seasons, if this whole process has taught me one thing it's patience.
  
  Regards
  NDC

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  Posted by anothergardener (U14387447) on Thursday, 4th November 2010

  If you cover the ground, there's something else that will help, depending on the weather conditions and when you want to start planting.
  
  If there's a fine warm spell in early spring, take the ground cover off for a couple of weeks and let the weeds germinate. Then put it back again, the young shoots will die off quickly without light and you've got rid of one crop of weeds.

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