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Round up.
Jul 24, 2019 15:29:52 GMT -5
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Post by david on Jul 24, 2019 15:29:52 GMT -5
Opinion. I feel like that the use of Weed killers is deleterious to citrus. Many people use it to control growth in their groves. It appears to me that it creates a weakened condition in citrus. Much like a compromised immune system in humans. This weakened condition make citrus a target for other diseases. I have no proof to share. I quit using weed killer in my small grove five years ago. I use Kubota My citrus has improved. Yeild is better, deep green trees, no disease problems and all around a better stand of trees. Not slamming those that use chemical killers....just notes from my own experience. Any other trials or opinions?
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brian
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Pennsylvania zone6 w/ heated greenhouse
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Post by brian on Jul 24, 2019 15:59:49 GMT -5
I am a huge fan of glyphosate because it is so cheap and effective, but I try to be very careful with it around my smaller citrus trees. Sometimes I will spray weeds growing out of the sides/bottom of rootmaker pots with it.
In my temperate orchard (apple, cherry, stone fruit) I frequently spray a 3-4ft radius of glyphosate to control weeds around each trunk and I've never had a problem.
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Round up.
Jul 24, 2019 16:09:09 GMT -5
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Post by david on Jul 24, 2019 16:09:09 GMT -5
I am glad that you use it for control and have success. I know its a method that lots of folks use and I know its effectives is good. I just do not see how one can use it and the residual does not migrate to citrus. I am positive that if used, I would be extremely cautious and only use enough to get the job done. Thanks for your reply....good growing with you.
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Post by millet on Jul 24, 2019 16:15:12 GMT -5
I like Round-up, it is a GREAT weed killer. We purchase it in 5-gallon jugs. It works great. I have not seen any deleterious effects on Citrus or any other tree when used properly.
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