accidently used concentrate

16 years ago

I didn't realize i bought concentrate weed killer. How long after I applied it can I plant in the area? It's been about 1 1/2 weeks. I've watered the area plus it's rained a few times.

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
16 years ago
You'll have to tell us what kind of herbicide it is. What's the name of it?
reteze
Original Author
16 years ago
the name of it is TotalKill by ortho. the first ingredient is Prometon
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
16 years ago
I suggest that you call the hot line number on the label of this product. I suspect that this site has been contaminated for quite some time, as it is used as a pre-emergent as well as a contact killer. These herbicides are made to adhere to soil particles so that they can stay in place within the root zone of any plant that comes near it.
reteze
Original Author
16 years ago
I just called the number and was told it would be 2yrs before I could plant anything. This stinks!! I'm new to gardening. I just needed something to kill the grass as well as the weeds.
live and learn i guess.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
16 years ago
Thanks for letting us know. Now, I'm not scolding you but here's the general rule about reading labels: Read carefully before purchasing the product; read again before mixing, read again before applying, and read again before storing. :-) I'm not kidding.