One of the harmful and undesirable plants in the garden is field bindweed. This weed can be recognized by a winding thin stalk 3 m long and flowers in the form of a gramophone. Its fertility reaches tremendous proportions - over the summer the plant is able to produce more than 8000 seeds. In view of this, the question arises: how to get rid of bindweed in the garden.
What is the danger of field bindweed in the garden
A blooming bindweed that has braided an arbor or a fence may look beautiful, but do not forget that this is a real weed. Due to the highly developed root system, this plant dries the soil, it is not even afraid of drought. Any support is suitable for growth and development of a bindweed. It quickly wraps around a useful culture, sucking water and nutrients from the ground, and also closes the affected plant from the sun, which leads to a failure in the production of photosynthesis. It will not be easy to free grafted crops; you will have to manually remove this grass.
What does field bindweed look like?
Important! The long stalks of bindweed quickly encircle any plant planted in the garden, depriving it of nutrients and sunlight.
Propagation of this weed occurs through seed and through the root system. Seeds for three years retain the ability to germinate. And the root system (even a small part of it) easily takes root in the ground and gives rise to a new plant. This feature of the weed greatly complicates the fight against it.
Spread of bindweed in the garden
The harm from the bindweed does not end there. Its leaves and flowers are a favorite place for many pests. Therefore, in order to rid the garden and the vegetable garden of this plant, it is necessary to choose effective methods and proceed to its removal.
Effective ways to get rid of weed in the garden
If a bindweed weed was found on the site, you need to get rid of it right away. You can do this in several ways:
- chemical;
- mechanical;
- biological.
Chemical
To solve the problem of how to deal with loach in the garden, modern herbicidal agents will help. One of the most popular and effective drugs is Roundup. To treat weed, you will need to prepare a working solution consisting of 10 liters of water and 50-110 ml of herbicide. A more accurate proportion is indicated in the instructions and depends on the affected culture.
The finished composition is a thorough treatment of the affected plants. If the work should take place during the ripening period, they should be covered. This will be done with plastic bottles or glass jars. During spraying, the solution should be avoided on the crops, otherwise it can lead to their death.
Weed garden treatment
After the procedure, the bindweed will begin to fade and will soon dry completely. It is not yet necessary to remove it from the culture, the drug must get to its root system. On day 4, you can see the first results, and after 2 weeks - remove weeds.
Note! Protective gloves must be worn while handling any chemical.
To get the maximum result, you should choose the right time for processing. So the bindweed has two phases - when nutrients circulate in the direction from the root to the leaves and vice versa. In order for the weed control to give the maximum result, it is necessary to process it in a phase when substances will circulate from the leaves to the root system.
You can solve the problem of how to get rid of bindweed on the site forever with the help of chemicals "Hurricane", "Tornado" and others. The procedure for using them is similar. It is important to first study the instructions and follow its recommendations.
The best time to deal with this weed is the second half of spring and the end of summer. Also, you cannot immediately remove the bindweed to allow the drug to act on the root system. After 15-20 days, you can start cleaning the site and digging it.
If the dosage is incorrectly calculated, the ground part can be destroyed without affecting the roots. The remaining root system will allow the plant to grow again and again there will be a need to get rid of it.
Mechanical
One way to permanently remove the bindweed from the garden is to weed it. The procedure must be carried out in a timely manner and regularly. Its main task is to prevent the weed grass from spreading over the site and carefully remove all its parts. It is important to monitor the condition of the seeds and not allow them to ripen. Otherwise, the result of weeding will be temporary and after several months new shoots of bindweed will appear.
Removing bindweed and other weeds
If cultivated plants are attacked by field bindweed, control measures may involve deep digging of the site. For a positive result, it is necessary during this process to extract from the earth all parts of the root system of the weed. The shovel habitual for digging is replaced by garden pitchforks. Unlike the first tool, they do not deform the root system, because even its small part cannot be left.
The following mechanical methods can defeat field bindweed:
- Self-extracting the root system. The procedure is quite long and laborious, requiring physical strength and time. The plant must be removed completely with roots, otherwise the reproduction of the bindweed will continue. The main task is not to leave a single root or its part.
- Long processing time. It is necessary to rid the garden plot of climbing weed in the fall or in the spring when planting is not expected in the coming season. Before fighting field bindweed, a dense black film is acquired. It can be found on the construction market and in the building materials store. To destroy this weed, the area is covered with a film for 2-3 months.
Warmed up soil contributes to the early germination of seeds. As a result, the bindweeds begin to grow, but they do not break through the film and do not receive sunlight. Such plants become sluggish, their leaves are friable, and the root system weakens. And, as a result, weed grass completely dies.
You should know! This method has the longest duration, but it is simple, efficient and environmentally friendly.
Biological
There are several plants in the vicinity of which the field bindweed does not tolerate. They relate to siderata - plants that are planted in the soil in order to improve it. So you can plant your site with the following herbs:
- mustard;
- wiki
- fescue;
- peas;
- bluegrass.
Their sowing is carried out in early spring with a sufficiently high density. Often, farmers in the fight against bindweed plant their fields with buckwheat, oats, mustard or other plants. The procedure is carried out in early spring so that siderates can grow earlier than weed grass.
Sowing of green manure
The effectiveness of this method implies the formation of a thick layer of useful crops through which the bindweed cannot break through. At a time when the planted siderat plants are sufficiently extended, but have not yet begun to bloom, they are mowed. The resulting greens can be used in the future for mulching or be embedded in the ground.
Additional Information! The roots of healthy plants that remain in the soil will rot, improve soil composition and prevent the emergence of new weed grass.
Full shading of a site
A simple and effective way against weed is to cover the area with materials that do not allow sunlight. However, it involves the investment of certain financial costs, as well as the presence of a large or unplanted garden.
What materials are suitable
The whole area or part of it is covered with black plastic film, cardboard, roofing felt, plywood or other materials that do not allow sunlight. In this state, the garden will last at least a season. Over the summer, the bindweed should die on this site, but do not forget about the seeds, the germination of which will last up to 3 years.
Which plants are suitable
Another option involves laying the mulch in a thick layer to prevent the bindweed from germinating. But, as practice has shown, this method leads to weakening of weed grass, but not to its death. The same can be said about the planting of zucchini, pumpkin and other plants, whose large leaves can obscure the area. This option can be used only if the defeat of the bindweed is small.
Site Shading Procedure
Folk methods of struggle
Since weed loom grows well on acidic soils, it can be restrained if acidity is reduced. To do this, in spring or autumn, when digging a garden in the country, slaked lime or wood ash in large quantities is added to the ground. Lime is recommended to be applied carefully, especially if fruit trees or shrubs grow nearby.
In addition to this method, there are several more simple but effective options:
- Folk remedy against bindweed is table salt, which the plant does not tolerate. 1 kg of salt is diluted in 20 liters of water, the prepared solution is used for irrigation. Before using this option, it is important to know that not all crops can subsequently grow in saline land.
- Field bindweed can even be removed with simple boiling water, which weeds are abundantly watered. This method is suitable if cultivated plants do not grow nearby. Otherwise, there is a risk of burning their roots.
- If potatoes are not planted on the site, you can process it with ash. Weed plants prefer soil with a lack of iron. If its deficit is filled with wood ash, the garden will be unattractive to the weed. The method is not able to permanently get rid of bindweed, it will only stop the development of new plants.
- Planting crops as an effective and useful way. This plant is not of interest to climbing weed, therefore, planted wheat or other crops along the perimeter of the plot can protect it.
Preventive actions
Getting rid of a garden or lawn from field bindweed is not an easy task. Complex measures are often required. You need to know the enemy in person and take a series of preventive measures in order to protect your plantings from uninvited guests:
- Inspect the garden regularly for this weed. The easiest way to get rid of it in the initial stages of distribution and before the formation of seeds.
- Check the soil and fertilizers imported to the site, since most of the weed grass falls on the sites in this way.
- Monitor the acidity of the soil. You can achieve its optimal indicator by applying lime or ash.
- Carry out an autumn digging of the garden after harvesting and harvesting the territory. So the roots of weed grass will be on the surface of the earth and die under the influence of low temperatures.
- Do not miss the deep digging of the garden in the spring. At this time, it will be useful to identify existing plant roots and remove them from the site.
- Timely remove weed grass, without waiting for its development and flowering.
Digging a garden for preventive purposes
Field bindweed is a common weed that can be found in the garden. Despite the interesting flowers and intricate weaving that it forms, the plant is capable of causing serious damage to other crops. Its rapid reproduction through seeds and the root system can complicate the control process, dragging on for several years. Therefore, at the slightest appearance it is impossible to let everything go on its own, and urgently take measures to remove it from the site.
