September Update

In this update, we talk about how the campaign got started, the 3-step process, and fun facts about Japanese Knotweed.

[charlesly]

Thank you for all of the knotweed videos, it is going to help me a ton with getting rid of the plant around our property.

[mimisharpe]

Does the 3 step process get rid of them for good? It's surprising to hear, because the majority of other videos and/or articles recommend smothering with with tarps and for at least 5 years, and even then they can grow back.

[insidelookingout]

The method that I have had success with is to cut the stalks just a 1/2 inch above the ground and immediately spray a mixture of 705 acidity vinegar, salt and dawn dish soap. I mix the vinegar 1 part to 3 parts water, 1/4 cup of salt and 3 oz dawn dish detergent. I set my sprayer to stream and spray the mixture directly into the hollow stem. It's been year two and the clumps that I have sprayed have not resurfaced. There are a lot of other sprouts have come up but, not in the same area of the treated cluster.

[mohammedalias]

Hi. Thanks for the video.
Are the large mature shoots that come from the ground always hollow? They appear to be in your video but I'm not too sure? Thank you.

[roadwarrior]

When you say take away the babies, what do you mean?First year and i have two small patches