The best control measures, how to permanently get rid of the bindweed on the site
Weeds are very harmful to the garden, inhibiting the growth of vegetable crops. Some types of weeds are easy to remove, others are more difficult. Among the most difficult to hatch are the field bindweed, also known as birch, loach and dodder. Therefore, you need to know how to permanently beat the bindweed on the site, using available methods - chemical, mechanical and biological.
The danger of bindweed in the garden
Field bindweed is a herbaceous perennial plant from the family of the same name with an extensive root system, penetrating into the soil layers to a depth of 2-3 meters. The flowers, painted in white, pale purple or pale pink, are funnel-shaped. The flowering period lasts from May to August. This weed is widespread in European and Asian countries.
Despite its visual appeal, the bindweed is dangerous in the potato field, garden and summer cottage:
- promotes the fastest drainage of the soil, drawing moisture from it due to the strong root system;
- long stems quickly twine around cultivated plants, as a result of which they are deprived of light and nutrients;
- actively reproduces by means of seeds and root system;
- plays the role of a refuge for numerous insect pests;
- depletes the soil, slows down the growth of cultivated plants.
Weed reasons
Weed seeds are present in huge quantities in the ground and spread with lightning speed through vegetable gardens and summer cottages. According to scientists, due to the high productivity of the weeds growing on a plot of 4 x 2 square meters, they easily grow up to 50 hectares of land. The distribution of bindweed in the plots is due to the long and powerful root system, as well as a huge number of ripening seeds.
How to deal with field bindweed in the garden?
There are effective mechanical, chemical and biological methods.
Chemical methods
The most effective way in the fight against field bindweed in the area is chemical. It is used in cases where the weed has covered the largest areas of land.
For these purposes, glyphosphate-based herbicides are used:
- Roundup;
- "Tornado";
- "Lintur";
- "Hurricane".
Treatment with such agents must be carried out when a sufficient amount of green mass appears in the field bindweed. Most effective at the beginning of the flowering period.A few days after the treatment, the weed plant will begin to darken, and after a few weeks it will dry out.
To treat the bindweed, a solution of 10 liters of water and 100 ml of the agent is prepared, which must be abundantly sprayed on all weed shoots.
It is important that the herbicidal preparation destroys the entire root system of the plant - for this, the procedure will need to be repeated several times.
When starting to work with chemicals, you must wear personal protective equipment and gloves. The rest of the solution should be poured as far as possible from the growth of cultivated plants.
Mechanical destruction
Mechanical weed control is a more gentle, environmentally friendly and, at the same time, labor-intensive option.
The most popular mechanical method is weeding. After this procedure, it is imperative to remove from the site and destroy long rhizomes, as well as the upper part of the bindweed. This will prevent weeds from re-germinating. The optimal time for weeding is spring and autumn.
Biological control measures
Opt for biological weed control methods to avoid the adverse effects of chemicals.
The first method is to plant green manure plants in a summer cottage. Among them are clover, rapeseed, mustard, as well as other rapidly emerging and densely growing plant crops. Acting as a natural protective barrier, they prevent the weed from growing.
The second method is mulching with straw, sawdust, wood chips and other organic materials. They need to be laid out in a thick layer up to 10-15 centimeters, and then a deep digging of the soil is done.
Fighting with the shadow
The shadow is the enemy of the weeds. To block the access of sunlight to the weed, you need to make a shelter from wooden boards, geotextiles, plywood, roofing felt or dark film. As a result, the field bindweed will lose the opportunity to develop.
You can also plant nearby plants that provide ample shade. These can be pumpkins or squash. The bushes of these crops are strong and are not adversely affected by the field bindweed.
Folk remedies
Folk remedies that are always available in the country house are also effective.
Soils with a high acidity level are most favorable for the growth of field bindweed. Therefore, it is necessary to alkalinize the soil. In autumn and spring, it is required to sprinkle abundantly with wood ash. The use of lime is also allowed, but only in those areas that have not yet been planted with cultivated plants.
To treat areas with active bindweed growth, a solution of sodium chloride is used, prepared in proportions of 1.5 kg of salt per 10 liters of water. The solution should be sprayed at a distance of at least thirty centimeters from cultivated plants. You can also use a similar amount of baking soda for this purpose.
If the amount of weed in the garden is small, you can destroy it with boiling water..
Prevention
Competent preventive measures are designed to protect the summer cottage from the abundant spread of weeds.
This requires:
- Maintain an optimal level of soil acidity. It can be balanced by adding wood ash or lime.
- In the autumn, after harvesting, dig up the garden. The roots of weeds will be on the surface and freeze during the winter.
- Perform another thorough digging of the soil in early spring, before planting crops. At this stage, check for residual weed rhizomes and remove them.
- When the first shoots appear, immediately remove them.
Observing all these rules, you can protect the site from the appearance of weeds in the future.
