Organic Weed Control

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Kill Weeds Not The Enviroment 

I am so happy to see that you are interested in slowing down the usage of heavy chemicals. Well, let me see if we can help. This little recipe is so easy. It is not dangerous. It is not harmful to you or the environment.

Here it is,
1 gallon white vinegar
2 ounces table salt
1 ounce dish soap

Use plain table salt. As for the soap, I use Dawn.
Mix together thoroughly.
Add the mix to a sprayer.
Get to it!

Suggestions,
Only use on a warm, dry day.
Do not use close to plants that you want to keep.

Price
Glyphosate (Roundup Concentrate plus) cost  Walmart $0.81/oz
average 3-6 oz per gallon

Average price (free water) $3.63 per gallon


Organic White vinegar 1.28 gallon
Table salt $.06 oz 2 tbls $.06 per mix
Dawn ultra $.12 oz  (insecticidal properties) ½ oz $.06 per mix 1 tbls
$1.40 per gallon

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