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  • From: Miekal And <dtv@mwt.net>
  • To: permaculture@listserv.oit.unc.edu
  • Subject: Re: Rhus clan
  • Date: Wed, 08 Apr 1998 10:29:31 +0000

Miekal And wrote:
>
> >
> >Also, has anyone tried sheetmulching poison ivy? Ive got some spots
> >appearing in our nut orchard that are still managable & would like to do
> >something before they take over the whole orchard.


John Knapp wrote:
> Sheet mulched(with cardboard) several areas where I had pulled out large
> stands of poison oak. So far, no sign of new sprouts in those areas - but
> it may be to soon to know for sure(6 weeks). Haven't tried it in any areas
> where I did not pull out most of the plants first. Think it's worth a try.
> Will let you know as my experiments with vinegar and sheet mulching, and
> probably citric acid, go on.


dont think we'll be pulling out the poison ivy by hand, if I think
about poison ivy too long I break out & start itching, let alone touch
it, even with a space suit on.

miekal




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