Hot water is an effective method of combating goutweed Unkrautfuchs

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Recognising goutweed - characteristics of Aegopodium Podagraria

Once a bed has been affected, it is very difficult to get rid of the ground cover, as ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria) can reproduce both via its underground root rhizomes (creeping roots) and via seeds. It is therefore important to recognise the young plants as early as possible and to combat goutweed efficiently, especially in beds that have already been planted.

The umbellifer, which is native to Europe and Asia, has a number of distinctive features that make it easy to recognise.

Characteristics

Leaf shape : Large and jaggedly structured leaves
Leaf stalk : triangular stalk
Flavour : Easily recognisable by its taste, reminiscent of carrot and parsley
Growth : approx. 30 cm high carpet of leaves
Flowering : May - Semptember, umbel-shaped white inflorescences up to 100 cm high
Soil : Nutrient- and humus-rich soil with an even water supply
Habitat : light shade from woody plants

Recognising goutweed, umbel, leaf, stem, shoot

Remove the roots of goutweed

Mainly for unplanted areas

The roots of goutweed lie up to 30 cm deep in the soil. Loosen the soil extensively with a digging fork. Do not use a spade to dig up the soil. Carefully lift the soil with the fork to expose the goutweed. If the soil is not too heavy, you can follow the network and pull up the roots without breaking them. The difficulty with this method is to make sure that none of the white root pieces remain. Goutweed sprouts very quickly, so you will have to repeat the method until it stops sprouting.

What else to consider

Work precisely and repeat the sifting several times in the same place
Pay attention to the weather. The soil is best dry
If the bed is already overgrown or you have a loamy and compact soil, you will find it difficult to remove the rhizome without leaving any residue
If the roots of the goutweed break, they are stimulated to grow again and the plant sprouts anew under its own steam. Therefore, take care not to damage the roots
Do not dispose of the weed in the residual waste bin on the compost heap or in the organic waste bin. The rhizome has enough strength to sprout again for up to a year

Unkrautfuchs - FoxOne incl. 6-week refund guarantee

Eliminates weeds permanently: e.g. ground elder, field horsetail, field bindweed, moss, green growth, lichen and algae
First results after 48 h: Easy to use, usable while standing, mobile thanks to wheels – ready to go in 5 min.
More than weed control: Also a steam cleaner for house & garden - bicycles, facades, garden furniture, pools and more.
Standard accessories included: ready to use straight away for weed control and steam cleaning

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Price incl. VAT, plus shipping costs

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Product number: 600300

Fighting goutweed with salt not a good experience

Home remedy salt to combat goutweed

We advise against it and suggest an effective alternative!

We do not recommend using chemical solutions of salt or vinegar as weed killers. The substances become embedded in the leaves of the goutweed and the goutweed dries out. Unfortunately, this method only helps to combat goutweed in the short term. The salt accumulates in the soil and the growth of robust plants (usually weeds) is encouraged. Surrounding plants can be damaged by the use of such home remedies and the weeds can become a bigger problem. If you use saline solution to control goutweed, you can obviously cause a lot of damage and may even end up with more weeds than before the treatment.

Many people resort to chemicals when nothing else helps. We advise against this and suggest another method with which you can get rid of goutweed efficiently, in the long term and without heavy manual labour.

Smother ground elder with cardboard or fleece

Exclusively for unplanted areas

Smothering goutweed with e.g. cardboard, foil, fleece or ribbon fabric is a simple method of combating goutweed. However, allow sufficient time. As this resistant plant still has enough vigour to sprout again even after more than a year, it is necessary to leave the covered area for two years. Experience shows that only then will the underground part of the plant be completely dead. This method is therefore only suitable if you have enough time and patience to leave the bed fallow for at least two years. Otherwise, the goutweed will sprout again and you will have to start all over again. First cut off the tall leaves of the goutweed. Cover the soil with cardboard or the alternatives mentioned above. Then cover this with approx. 10 cm of bark mulch. After two years, the goutweed and the spread cardboard will have rotted away and you will have cleared the bed of goutweed.

What else to consider

Suitable for large unplanted areas
The seeds of the plant remain germinable for a very long time. Therefore, continue to keep a watchful eye on your bed
Protect your bed in the long term and cover it with a fleece; you can mulch it with chopped bark for a visual effect. If you want to replant the bed, simply cut slits in the fleece and plant your perennials

Combat goutweed with fleece cover and mulch

Permanent solution with hot water only

without additives

Removing weeds with hot water is up to 20 times more effective than with conventional methods such as gas burners or hot air blowers and other household remedies.

Our Unkrautfuchs works with constantly regulated hot water (temperature above 90°). Our patented control system ensures a constant temperature close to boiling point. Only at temperatures close to boiling point does the effect occur and the plant cells are destroyed. As a result, the weeds can no longer absorb water and photosynthesis can no longer take place - the plant dries out.

Advantages of the Unkrautfuchs

The Unkrautfuchs is your ideal companion for controlling goutweed in mixed plantings. Thanks to the selective application, surrounding plants are not damaged.
The application with hot water only, the convenient handling - without bending down and the lasting effect after only a few applications are convincing.
Can be used in all weather conditions, don't wait for good weather any longer
Easy to use in vegetable gardens, on patios, paths, high-quality ceramics, lawns and sandboxes

Spray the weeds evenly. The cell structure of the plant is now destroyed

The plant can no longer absorb new water and begins to dry out - even when it rains

The plant dries out completely after a few days

Unkrautfuchs - FoxOne incl. 6-week refund guarantee

Eliminates weeds permanently: e.g. ground elder, field horsetail, field bindweed, moss, green growth, lichen and algae
First results after 48 h: Easy to use, usable while standing, mobile thanks to wheels – ready to go in 5 min.
More than weed control: Also a steam cleaner for house & garden - bicycles, facades, garden furniture, pools and more.
Standard accessories included: ready to use straight away for weed control and steam cleaning

€0.00

Price incl. VAT, plus shipping costs

These options are currently not available.

Product number: 600300

Recipes with goutweed Medicinal plant with Unkrautfuchs section

Eat goutweed

and avoid new shoots

The ideal solution in combination with Unkrautfuchs to combat goutweed.

Do not allow the goutweed to flower and cut it off before using the Unkrautfuchs. Never throw weeded goutweed into the compost as it will sprout again. Instead, use the valuable plant by processing the goutweed in the kitchen.

For years, goutweed was a very popular medicinal plant and wild vegetable. Rich in vitamin C, provitamin A, proteins, minerals and essential oils, goutweed is a regional superfood. In contrast to the garden, goutweed makes a lot of friends in the kitchen. Prepare tea, delicious pesto or soothing soups.