BINDWEED was RE: [tomato] FWIW
cvinson@mindspring.com (Tomato@GlobalGarden.com)
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 19:38:19 -0400
Pamsue65@aol.com wrote:
yes how would one get rid of the morning glory looking creeping plants all
over my tomato patch?? thanks
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If it has pinkish or white flowers, you have bindweed aka Convolvulus
arvensis.
Your note didn't say where you are located, but bindweed is a pest in many
parts of the country. It's a perennial, spreads by extensive roots (can
extend 30 feet! into the soil) and seeds (can live for 30 years in the
soil!). It's the Dickens to get under control. Grab a hoe and/or pull out by
hand. Be diligent about it, since any pieces of root you leave behind will
sprout and start a new plant.
Bindweed is a rampant grower and will take over your tomato plants if you
don't get it under control.
Catharine/Atlanta