How long for Roundup to Kill

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I'm renovating a 1,000 sf portion of my lawn. I sprayed it with roundup 5 days ago and again yesterday. Both times I used a slightly stronger mix than recommended. Why a strong mix? I'm trying to kill Bermuda grass before sodding with zoysia. Bermuda is very persistent and I want to make sure and kill it. Why two applications? Again, I'm trying to kill Bermuda. Also, a second application makes it much more likely that everything in the area got a good squirt of roundup.

Anyway, how long do I need to wait to till the area? Recently, the weather here (Atlanta) has been warm and very dry. I know the Bermuda is out of winter dormancy, but it may be drought stressed. Would this impact the "wait before tilling" time?

Many thanks,

KB

Dave · Accepted Answer

What is Roundup (TM) designed to kill/eradicate exactly per the label on the container?Dave

Abe · Answer

Up to a week to show effects.

Red · Answer

Two weeks is not unusual.  Drought stress "should" speed the processrather than delay it.Red

Dave · Answer

Answer: the label is misleading...

JimR · Answer

[snip]Actually, the label is extremely thorough and precise.  Instead of using wikipedia, which is not authoritative, why not use the actual label, which is 21 pages long and available at  Page 17 gives a list of weeds and application rate --Regards --

Dave · Answer

Because, as the weblink I provided, Monsanto was prevaricating on some issues regarding its product.  For country folks, they was lieing their butts off.  And, as anything else, its not what they tell you, its what they don't tell you that bites.Dave

JimR · Answer

[snip]The question was:The answer is at: Regards --

Dave · Answer

Kinda reminds me of the picture in my mind of an ostrich with its head in the sand...Dave

Red · Answer

> >>> Page 17 gives a list of weeds and application rate --I agree with you.  I have years of experience using Roundup and I havefound their claims to be very inaccurate.  Two products whoseadvertising sucks vs actual results are Roundup and Miracle Grow.Red

Steveo · Answer

Ever try adding scythe to your glyophosphate?

Red · Answer

Not familiar with scythe. A surfactant?Red

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