It is a Contact Killer: This spray only destroys the green parts of the plant it directly touches.
Roots May Survive: Unlike some harsh chemical weed killers, this natural mix does not travel deep into the root system. It will completely burn and kill the top of the plant, but tough weeds with deep, established roots might eventually push up new green growth.
Repeat Treatments: Because the deep roots might survive the first round, you may need to spray stubborn weeds a few times throughout the season to completely exhaust and kill the plant.
What You Need to Make It
Creating this powerful spray is simple. Gather these standard household items:
300 milliliters of regular tap water
1 full tablespoon of citric acid
200 milliliters of plain white vinegar
1 full tablespoon of regular kitchen salt
1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap
1 extra liter of water (for diluting)
How to Prepare the Mixture
Follow these simple steps to put the weed-killing mixture together:
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