{"id":2722,"date":"2020-07-07T20:44:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T20:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=2722"},"modified":"2020-07-07T20:44:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T20:44:41","slug":"herbicide-in-the-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2020\/07\/07\/herbicide-in-the-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbicide in the Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Natter\u2019s Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jean R. Natter<\/strong>, OSU Master Gardener<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once again, herbicide damage rears its ugliness in home vegetable gardens. A recent new release from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) reported that clopyralid has been detected in composted manure (referred to as herbicide carryover) from McFarland\u2019s and Deans Innovations. (See news report: https:\/\/www.einpresswire.com\/article\/519298724\/oda-discovers-contaminated-soil-and-compost-after-receiving-complaints<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, too, it\u2019s important for gardeners to avoid inadvertent drift from glyphosate (in RoundUp products) and 2,4-D (a broad-leaf herbicide).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Potato
Fig 1 \u2013 Glyphosate drift during the growing season. <\/strong>Glyphosate damage to plants (here, potato) during the growing season affects the newest cells first, this because glyphosate moves with the sugars. Look for yellowing of the new tip growth and<\/u> at the base of expanding leaves<\/em>. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in RoundUp and certain other herbicides. (Client image; 2020-06)  2020-06 client https:\/\/ask.extension.org\/expert\/questions\/646290<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Herbicide carryover is sneaky, a wolf in sheep\u2019s clothing. Some gardeners who add composted manure to their soil will be rudely surprised when they see their damaged vegetables. Here\u2019s the deal: Several active ingredients in commercial products (clopyralid and aminopyralid) persist for a year if not actively composted during that time. It\u2019s currently illegal to use such products in home gardens and landscapes. Their main use is agricultural, on grains and pastures. The rude encounter that may confront gardeners most often occurs from free manures shared by farmers who are unaware of what their pest companies applied to their pastures and grain fields.  The herbicide on the grains passes through the gut and exits intact even while the livestock are unaffected. Thus, no one suspects mayhem is possible. (Images-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most sensitive plants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of all the plants you might grow, tomatoes and grapes are super-sensitive to just a whiff of errant herbicide. Then, too people want to know if they can safely eat the produce. Well, it\u2019s like this: That\u2019s not something the producer tests for; most likely they\u2019ll suggest you discard it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rules to garden by<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inadvertent herbicide damage from any cause may be fatal or temporary. Drift during application is another possibility both during fall clean-up and\/or weed-killing forays during the growing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.) The best guideline for managing weeds: Kill \u2018em while they\u2019re young. Make it your rule to pull it when you see it. In other words, don\u2019t tell yourself you\u2019ll get it later. (Don\u2019t bother asking why I say that.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.) Remove it before it blooms. (Seeds are the next developmental stage!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.) Don\u2019t contribute to the abundant Soil Seed Bank. If buds or flowers are present, don\u2019t throw it down with the thought \u201cI\u2019ll pick it up later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test composted manure before you apply it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do a simple bioassay (in several pots) before the compost is added to the garden. Or, if you\u2019ve already added it, do the bioassay in the garden plot before you plant.  (Easy instructions are at  http:\/\/whatcom.wsu.edu\/ag\/aminopyralid\/bioassay.html<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsible use of herbicides avoids off-target damage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Forsythia
Fig 2 – Glyphosate, applied during the prior fall, usually as a clean-up spray.<\/strong> Sub-lethal doses of glyphosate are easily delivered to off-target plants via a light breeze and\/or spray turbulence. Look for clusters of narrow (stringy) growth, such as here on forsythia, sometimes called witches\u2019 brooms, at the nodes during the spring growth surge. On roses, differentiate from similar-appearing rose rosette. (Client image; 2020-06) \/\/ https:\/\/ask.extension.org\/expert\/questions\/651373<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Responsible use of herbicides will avoid inadvertent damage to off-target plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.) Follow all label directions, among them guidelines for personal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Never spray any pesticide(such as an herbicide or insecticide) if the temperature is, or will exceed, 80F that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) If you use herbicides, dedicate a sprayer for that purpose, marking it boldly to avoid accidents. In spite of a thorough cleaning of the sprayer and wand, a minute herbicide residue will damage ultra-sensitive plants, among them your tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bottom Line: <\/strong>Be an aware gardener!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cGardeners often unaware of exposing tomatoes to herbicide\u201d (http:\/\/www.caes.uga.edu\/newswire\/story.html?storyid=4451<\/a>) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Images of Herbicide carryover – http:\/\/whatcom.wsu.edu\/ag\/aminopyralid\/images.html<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cLandscape Plant Problems,\u201d (MISC0194; WSU) A book in all metro MG Offices. See the section titled \u201cCommon Herbicide Damage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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