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How to get rid of huge burdock plants, 2-3' tall and spreading? Its growing near my veg garden and along fence on neighbor's side, which is back side ...
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getting rid of invasive burdock #872592
Asked June 11, 2024, 11:29 AM EDT
How to get rid of huge burdock plants, 2-3' tall and spreading? Its growing near my veg garden and along fence on neighbor's side, which is back side of my garden.Thank you.
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Janell,
Burdock is an biennial, so if you can slice it about 4" below ground, through the taproot, you'll kill it. You can do this in its vegetative year or in the flowering year - but don't let it go too far when flowering or it may produce seed.
Burdock is an biennial, so if you can slice it about 4" below ground, through the taproot, you'll kill it. You can do this in its vegetative year or in the flowering year - but don't let it go too far when flowering or it may produce seed.
