Wild violets
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How do I get rid of Wild Violet
Comments (4)Triclopyr is what you need. Ortho clover, chickweed and oxalis killer works but will take several applications and several years to totally rid them from your yard. If they're not too bad, you can use a small craft paint brush and brush them with straight Glyphosate. This will take them out quicker that any oter method I know of without damaging the lawn....See MoreTime to make wild violet jelly
Comments (12)Yes, it does get lighter when you add the lemon juice. Wild Violet Jelly Two cups fresh violet flowers (no stems), well rinsed and drained. 2 cups boiling water 1/4 cup bottled, strained lemon juice 4 cups sugar (1/2 teaspoon rosewater (very optional) 1 package liquid pectin Place rinsed flowers in glass bowl, pour boiling water over the flowers, cover and steep for at least two hours, overnight, or up to 24 hours. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve and use a wooden spoon to press all the liquid from the flowers, then squeeze the rest of the liquid out. It will be dark purple/blue. If necessary, you can store this infusion in the fridge for a few days. Put infusion into a large stainless pot, add lemon juice - it will turn light purple. Add sugar and bring to a rolling boil, stirring frequently to ensure that the sugar dissolves. Let it continue to boil for a few minutes, and when you have a good rolling boil, add the liquid pectin - return to a boil, stirring constantly (it will foam up ALOT) and cook for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat, and follow the instructions for filling jars. Wipe the rims, put on the lids, and screw on the rings, and process for 10 minutes in hot water bath....See MoreEradicate wild violets
Comments (4)Now (heat of summer) is a bad time to apply most herbicides. If you have spots where there is nothing but violets, then spray those with Weed-b-Gon Chickweed, Clover, and Oxalis Killer. For the rest, wait until September or until after the summer heat has broken in your area (Middle Tennessee). It will take multiple applications because the weed comes back from seed weeks after you thought you killed it. Then as soon as you see another outbreak, spray it down before it can go to seed. If you still have violets next spring, start spraying in mid April (tax time). A couple weeks after spraying you can reseed with a northern blend or switch to a southern lawn like bermuda or St Augustine. You're in the lower part of the transition zone...which is transitioning further north as the Earth warms up....See MoreWild Violets - Too Tired, Can’t Weed It Anymore
Comments (0)Has anyone used Spurge Power in their vegetable garden? I have wild violets coming back in my vegetable garden! Is it safe or toxic? I have mulched recently around the perimeter of the garden, and they just came right through. I planned on using Dawn/Epson Salt/Vinegar mixture that is on the net which says better to use. However, I also saw Spurge Power (not organic but totally kills wild violets). Need advice!...See Moredchall_san_antonio
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