Pesticide question

landarc · July 10, 2007

The brush method is useful in some cases. Roundup is a systemic and works best in foliar application. The general BMP would be to cut back the plant to a very manageable size that would allow for enough foliage to encourage uptake of the chemical. Use a focused spray and apply it to the tops and bottoms of the leaves on a windless day. Early morning is prime. After a period of three to four days, cut off the canes (vines) and remove the plant to below the crown. Roundup will drift as an aerosol only. It will not enter the soil from a undamaged root system. Goats are good though.

July 10, 2007	#16
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	The brush method is useful in some cases. Roundup is a systemic and works best in foliar application. The general BMP would be to cut back the plant to a very manageable size that would allow for enough foliage to encourage uptake of the chemical. Use a focused spray and apply it to the tops and bottoms of the leaves on a windless day. Early morning is prime. After a period of three to four days, cut off the canes (vines) and remove the plant to below the crown. Roundup will drift as an aerosol only. It will not enter the soil from a undamaged root system. Goats are good though. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob