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How to remove horseradish: in the garden
Horseradish is a pretty healthy plant. But unfortunately, it is also distinguished by its amazing vitality, even one root can grow and occupy a large area. There are many methods on how to remove horseradish from a personal plot. But it should be understood that the fight against this plant can drag on for a long time.
How to get horseradish out of the garden?
The best preparations for removing horseradish from the garden are herbicides. But these chemicals should be handled very carefully. Otherwise, you risk destroying all plants on the site.
There are many ways to get horseradish out of the infield
Unfortunately, there are no selective anti-horseradish substances. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the “pest” with continuous herbicides. The following chemicals have proven themselves well:
- “Tornado”;
- “Hurricane”;
- Roundup.
But so that the fight against horseradish does not cause the death of other plants, you will need to be patient. You will also need a syringe and a long knitting needle. Cut off the horseradish leaves to expose the root. Now you need to make as many holes in it as possible with a knitting needle. Next, inject the undiluted preparation with a syringe as deep as possible. This procedure should be repeated every day for a week. Next year, it is better to plant zucchini or pumpkin on this site. The root system of these plants will destroy the surviving horseradish remains.
How to get horseradish out of the garden?
Nitrogen fertilizers will be an excellent method of fighting horseradish. From the end of summer until the first frost, feed horseradish with them. Fertilizers will constantly stimulate plant growth, so the “pest” will not have time to prepare for winter, and the very first frost will become fatal for him.
Rye will help to cope with an overgrown pest. This green manure grows quickly and kills horseradish roots
Another effective drug that helps to cope with horseradish is ammonium nitrate. To apply it, cut off the top of the bush and expose the root. Now you need to attach a small piece of plastic pipe to it. Pour ammonia inside and fill it with water. Next, cover the bed with earth. The substance will very quickly destroy the root system of the bush and free up space on your site.
Despite the fact that horseradish is considered a useful plant, it is rather difficult to remove it from the garden. And for the fight against this pest to be as effective as possible, it is best to apply several methods at once. Then the chances of success will increase significantly.