Roundup or the other stuff?

[whistlepig]

TSC sells "Groundwork" brand Super Weed & Grass Killer. It is 50% glyphosate.

 

[kenmac]

TSC sells "Groundwork" brand Super Weed & Grass Killer. It is 50% glyphosate.

I don't know all that TSC sells, but the stuff I buy is Farmworks 41%Glyphosate plus 2.5 gallons

 

[whistlepig]

I just bought a 40 oz bottle of Groundwork from TSC. 50% glyphosate vs 41% makes the concentrate a little more economical. Certainly a lot cheaper than Roundup.

 

[smstonypoint]

I just bought a 40 oz bottle of Groundwork from TSC. 50% glyphosate vs 41% makes the concentrate a little more economical. Certainly a lot cheaper than Roundup.

I use generic glyphosate (41%) at the labeled rate of 1.5% for control of Chinese privet, multi-flora rose, etc. That equates to 2.67 ounces/gallon of water. Using TSC's current price of $60/2.5 gallons, the cost of each gallon of spray works out to be $0.50.

Steve

 

[turnkey4099]

Poison ivy and many other plants need to be sprayed when they are young to get the best kill rate. As it gets older, it gets a waxy covering on the leaves which needs to be cut with a crop oil or if you do not have, try a dishwashing soap like Dawn. A few drops per gallon of mix is fine. It helps cut the surface tension to allow the herbicide get into the plant. You may also want to add 2,4D or a brush killer herbicide to the Roundup to help kill quicker. Older, established poison ivy areas as well as multiflora rose sometimes needs a few sprayings to kill it completely. There are plenty of other herbicides out there too, but if you do have pets, Roundup (glyphosate) is one of the safest. Good luck.

Adding 2,4D to RU is only a waste of money. Quick kill for the top growth eliminates any benefit from the RU- it hasn't had time to get to the roots and kill them.

use 2,4D for broadleaf weeds and the like,
RU to kill roots and anything green and growing - good for brush, kill fresh cut stumps, perennial weeds, grass, etc.

Harry K

 

[turnkey4099]

Read the ..... Label. I wish I had. mixed a tank of 24D to spot spray the dandelions. Mixed it too strong and sprayed. I realized it was too strong when even the grass was dying. Had half a tank left so refilled with water to get down to asround 2oz/gal. Sprayed again, grass still died.

Brain STORM!!! Looked at the jug - yep, RU!!

So both jugs were in white containers, both the same size and sitting on the same shelf. How I didn't see the RoundUP label when I was measuring it out is beyond me.

My lawn...ok weed patch is more accurate, is now a nice polka dot effect with dead spots everywhere.

Harry K

 

[kenmac]

I just bought a 40 oz bottle of Groundwork from TSC. 50% glyphosate vs 41% makes the concentrate a little more economical. Certainly a lot cheaper than Roundup.

I'll look next time I buy ,and see if they offer the 50% in the 2.5 gallon container. the 40 oz. bottle wouldn't last me very long

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Adding 2,4D to RU is only a waste of money. Quick kill for the top growth eliminates any benefit from the RU- it hasn't had time to get to the roots and kill them.

I have found that if you add no more than 1/2 as much 2,4-D with the Roundup, you will be okay. In other words, use 2 oz/gal of Roundup and 1 oz./gal of 2,4-D

 

[cattoon]

I have found that if you add no more than 1/2 as much 2,4-D with the Roundup, you will be okay. In other words, use 2 oz/gal of Roundup and 1 oz./gal of 2,4-D

I used this same mix last year spraying with a 25 gal tank, 2 oz 41% glyphosate with 1 oz of 2,4-D and it worked very well and I got a more complete kill and used less product to do so, i always use surfactant with my mix and spray till vegetation is damp/ covered but not to the point of dripping. This mix made results visible in 2-3 days and I only had to spray the areas twice all growing season.

 

[prosperity]

I've been using the Tractor Supply brand of 50% glyphosate for a few years now. Since I can no longer run a weed trimmer my only choice now is using chemical. I mix it twice the strength as indicated in the instructions. It's a little hot that way, but have learned how little I need to use to get the job done. One round of spray in the spring then just a touch up in late summer. Most of what I sprayed last year isn't growing back this spring.