[sainttoff]

Hi All;

My allotment this year is a disaster, ni matter how much i try to keep on top of it, i cant get rid of the nettles etc. Whats the best spray to kill these off and other weeds. I want to spray it, cover the allotment up with the black sheets and then spray again in feb.

Thanks

[Greengage]

Roundup is probably the best spray to use.
Plastic deprives the soil of water and air all needed by bacteria to break down the soil.

[tippben]

Aye, use Glyphosate. It breaks down really quickly on contact with soil, and is relatively safe (don't drink it neat!). I wouldn't go for the Roundup brand though, it's really expensive, and they are at the forefront of GM promotion. Get whatever is cheapest (Gallup, where I am). Spray, then cover up. I use cardboard and grass clippings. You should only need one or two hits, then you'll be able to keep it under control by hand weeding.

[Greengage]

Glyphosate is not the problem its monsanto who are trialing GM products check out their website for a full list of what they supply http://www.monsanto.com/products/Pages/msds-labels.aspx