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Post by chickenjim on Nov 2, 2008 19:42:13 GMT -5
Hello all
I am working a load of year old leaves into fall beds. I have a problem with Canada thistle...the plants are snaking through the old rotting leaves. I am shredding, like a mad man and wondering if the shredding Canada thistle roots pieces will produce another wonder thistle plant in the spring!!!!! I love to pull them so...
Jim
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Post by canadamike on Nov 2, 2008 19:55:05 GMT -5
I realy dont think so, but then you might end up with a couple of live ones. what are you donig with it? If it is covering the soil, I would not hesitate. If you are turning it into the soil, you could create a smalll problem.
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Post by chickenjim on Nov 2, 2008 21:46:46 GMT -5
I'm covering the beds with the shredded leaves. I have a tremendous problem with this weed...it will not quite...
Jim
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Nov 2, 2008 21:55:23 GMT -5
Jim,
Why don't you just salt the thistle roots heavily to kill them instead? I killed a large patch of thistle by the barn with heavy concentrations of table salt. I left a few in the corner for the Finches to feast on seed in the fall, but keep the patch in control just by salting.
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Post by flowerpower on Nov 3, 2008 5:19:09 GMT -5
If you have to dig them out, they are like dandelions. Very deep taproot. Snap it as far down as you can and try to smother with newspaper and mulch on top of that. I leave a few for the finches too. My goats find the leaves quite tasty too.
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Post by paquebot on Nov 3, 2008 19:12:45 GMT -5
Beginning in the spring, cut them off just below ground level every third day until there are no more shoots to cut off. That is the only non-chemical method guaranteed to get rid of them although it may take all summer.
Martin
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