Any good ideas on how to control thistle ? We have sprayed in the past but it is very tough and needs a very strong mixture - and we would rather avoid poisons if we can. . We are now digging plants up as we find them. I've seen propane torches with long nozzles advertised and I'm tempted to spend the money.
Thistle weed
Sep 15, 2007
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I torch weeds in cracks between pavers. All you have to do is wilt them. They die rather quickly, after that. No need to burn them to a crisp. Besides, we don't need an "I burned the farm down, and all that was left was a 10" stick." type of thread. ;)
Funny - good for a hearty chuckle.
Get some sheep.
What did you spray the thistle with, besides something that is poisonous to thistle?
No - we did use Round-up a few years ago but would rather not use it again.
So you're looking for an alternative to physically pulling the thistle out of the dirt that, is not a chemical control?
Ride through the Dakota badlands and you'll see that thistle is a cash crop for many farmers. Thousands of acres of it. Harvested for bird seed. What is one man's weed is another man's livelyhood.
Bob
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