Why is dandelion so unpopular?
The first question that should be asked is why the dandelion is so unpopular and why the control of this wild plant is often part of the 'duties' of allotment gardeners. Here are the main reasons:
- its long taproot is difficult to remove
- it produces seeds en masse
- the seeds are easily spread by the wind
- the weeds displace weaker plants
- it is downright rampant in suitable locations
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The right time: Definitely before the seeds ripen
If you want to remove the dandelion, you should never do it when the seeds are ripe! Even if you touch them lightly, for example with your foot, the seeds loosen on the 'dandelions' and are spread. They can germinate for up to 10 years and can cause the gardener to despair for as long.
It is best to destroy the dandelion before it starts to flower! But at the latest when the yellow flowers light up like signals, that should be a warning to you. It is then high time for a successful destruction!
Cut out the weeds
One can permanently eradicate the dandelion among others by removing it stands out. This is considered to be the most effective and safest method. This can be done with the help of a weed cutter or a sharp, sturdy knife.
Since it is usually quite difficult to simply pull the dandelion and its long taproot out of the ground, one comes in Weed cutter located. You stick it in the ground right next to the dandelion plant. Now you have to gently pry or twist so that the taproot is loosened. Then it can be pulled out of the earth.
Slowing down the reproduction: cut off the flower heads
With little sweat, you can curb (and permanently get rid of) the dandelion by regularly cutting off its flower heads. Each plant is 1 to 3 years old. At some point it will die without having multiplied by means of its seeds.
Weed killer? Second choice remedy ...
Chemistry-based annihilators should be viewed for what they are: poison. Do you want something like that in the garden? If you can't find another way out, sprays should only be a stopgap solution. The poisons penetrate the soil and do not simply fizzle out again.
Do you prefer to use home remedies?
All Types of dandelions can also be got rid of with home remedies. How it works? To do this, you need a home remedy that kills the dandelion. You pour this directly onto the plant. For example:
- salt
- vinegar
- boiling water
Tips
In a big way is from Home remedies such as salt and vinegar are not recommended as they damage the soil.
