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Weeds under benches in a shade house

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by Bob Berger, May 24, 2017.

  1. May 24, 2017 #1
    Bob Berger

    Bob Berger New Member

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    I have a new shade house in South Florida. Can I carefully spray Roundup under the benches and around the outside of the shade house to control weeds? Should I be worried about overspray affecting the plants?
     
  2. May 24, 2017 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Turn off any fans, and wait for a calm day. Use a coarse spray to minimize the airborne droplets.

    I have done so in my greenhouse (damned ferns!) with an Ortho hose-end sprayer, and had no issues.
     
  3. May 24, 2017 #3
    Bob Berger

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    Thanks, Ray. I didn't see any reason not to do it if I was careful.
     
  4. May 24, 2017 #4
    Bob Berger

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    Thanks, Ray. I didn't see any reason not to do it if I was careful.
     
  5. May 24, 2017 #5
    KellyW

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    Pay attention to the maximum temperature in the application instructions. At too high temperatures the evaporation or off-gassing can and will kill plants above your targets.
     
  6. May 24, 2017 #6
    KellyW

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    After I made my comment above I read about Glyphosate (active ingredient of Roundup) and it is not volatile. So, if you are truly using Roundup my comment is moot.