Roundup.. my new plot

Quote from: "whisky_golf"

And if you use Roundup / glyphosate bear in mind that it is not remotely organic (if that matters to you).  

I know, but to begin with I feel it is best, given the time of year etc.  I will endevour to be organic afterwards.. I just feel I need the head start it will give me!

Lucy
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I did that Lucy  - once i felt in control i stay organic as  poss....if there is such a thing, but i do my bit.

I completely agree with you Richy  

Got a similar problem with my new plot, I feel reluctant to use weed killers but I have 3 trees as well as brambles growing, and dock! Husband is tackling the trees and I'm still not sure about what to do with the rest. My plot is also a semi- land fill site to and requires a skip.  No treasure has been found yet or bodies!!.   :evil:
Really want to plant something and yet all I seem to do is destroy at the moment.

when Im faced with loads of weeds I often opt for the chemical option, I dont like doing it but I feel it is for the greater good. After theat I try and be as organic as possible, Im not sure if I can tell the difference but organic does make me feel better inside - I feel like Im doing my bit !

cheers

While I like to consider myself organic, I do resort to stronger measures if necessary, and sometimes using Roundup is a necessity just to get ahead of the overwhelming weed game. I find it works on many, however, the big rooted ones like dock, dandelion, and harder woods like brambles do need digging out because the Roundup just doesn't reach far enough into the roots. The tops die back for a while then come back with vigor, so it's digging out for them!
Once you've got the upper hand in weeding, do whatever you've chosen with a clear conscience. As you gain experience, choices will become easier.  

There is always the "I,m going to be 100% organic" new allotment holder.
But unfortunatley most (not all) dont appreciate how much work is involved in clearing a new plot or the time involved. I,ve just taken a plot recently which was in a "right" state, and about the same time Mike took one a few plots down from me. While I have had an allotment a few years ago and Mike is a complete novice not working a garden before, he wanted to be 100% organic and gave me "an education" on the evils of chemical weed controllers, when he observed me swilling roundup about on my plot. While I agreed in princible with him I fought my corner and explained my reasons for for using chemicals which he frowned upon.
I wished Mike well with his methods and we both went back to our plots.
Mike is no longer an allotmenteer. He dug over about a quarter of his plot went away for a week, it rained a bit then the weather turned warm, when he came back he couldn,t tell where he had dug. "S*d that" he said.
Mines planted with Potatoes, onions, broad beans, and cabbages are doing well in the green house,