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Yorky Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree

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medieval knievel Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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is that rapeseed? |
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Yorky Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree

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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Me thinketh it is; wild rapeseed- I should have known. |
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Garlicbreath Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Wexford
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Horrible stuff! I'll confess to ripping it up by the roots any time I find it growing on the side of the road. On the subject of invasive escapees. Does anyone know the legal status of poisoning Japanese Knotweed on ones neighbour's land? |
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mim Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Location: co.louth
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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maybe you should just stick to pulling up rapeseed. to be on the safe side.  _________________ be good |
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 651 Location: Co. Meath
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Garlicbreath Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Wexford
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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Well Bill, apparently you can inject systemic weedkiller directly into the hollow stem near the ground and it will be absorbed into the roots. Also it's possible to spray in August/September when the foliage is starting to die back as this is the only time enough poison will get into the roots to affect them. It would need to be done for several year though. |
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 651 Location: Co. Meath
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:09 am Post subject: |
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I've noticed that the stuff is getting closer and closer to me. It's only about a mile away now, there was none in the area at all 8 years ago.
Bill. _________________ Earth is the insane asylum of the Universe.
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JennyS Rank attained: Rowan Tree


Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 125 Location: West Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Hi Bill - the council are one of its main means of distribution Lots of their gravel heaps seem to be surrounded by the stuff and they take bits with them wherever they go ..............
Quote: | Does anyone know the legal status of poisoning Japanese Knotweed on ones neighbour's land? |
Illegal! It would be trespass with intent to cause damage.
If someone came into my garden or onto my land with the intent of spreading poison of whatever sort for any reason without having the courtesy to approach me first I would be hopping mad. _________________ Irish wildflowers |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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without seeing the leaves of this plant i would not be sure of what it is because there are many crucifers very similar except for differences in leaf shape, it is either wild turnip or charlock
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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Belfast Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree


Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Location: County Limerick
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Garlicbreath wrote: | Horrible stuff! I'll confess to ripping it up by the roots any time I find it growing on the side of the road. On the subject of invasive escapees. Does anyone know the legal status of poisoning Japanese Knotweed on ones neighbour's land? |
I would say that would involve trespass and could leave you open to a civil case in court. Not a good Idea.
Best come to a amicable agreement you you neighbour on getting rid of the knot weed.
if not seek professional legal advice. |
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