If you live in the middle of the city or don't have time on weekdays to go into the forest and collect groundweed, you can grow the he althy plant in your garden. But it's best not to do this without a root barrier!
How do you set a root barrier against ground greed?
To block the roots of ground greed, you should dig at least 50 cm deep and use an impermeable material such as plastic or fleece. Leave 3 cm of the root barrier over the surface to prevent the rhizomes from growing through.
Giersch spreads unbidden with its runners
The above-ground parts of the greedweed plant are not poisonous. But there is still a reason why it is better to keep the greedweed's growth under control. If this crop is sown or planted thoughtlessly, it can end badly. If it feels comfortable, it will soon take over the entire garden.
Giersch is rampant and it has its root runners to thank for that. So in order not to have to fight it again later with great difficulty, you should only plant the gooseweed in the garden with a root barrier.
How deep should you set the root barrier?
The root barrier must be set deep. Depending on the soil, the long, thin rhizomes reach depths of up to 80 cm (rarely the case). Therefore, place the root barrier at least 50 cm deep! Ideally, you should leave about 3 cm of the root barrier protruding from the surface.
What is suitable as a root barrier and how do you set it?
The root barrier for ground greed should consist of an impermeable fabric or material. Root barriers (€19.00 on Amazon) made of plastic or fleece are well suited. Stones or nets are not suitable. The rhizomes can easily penetrate through fine cracks. Alternatively, you can simply plant your gourd in a pot in the ground in the garden.
How to set the rhizome barrier:
- dig a trench around the plant or adjacent to the groundweed
- dig at least 50 cm deep
- remove possible rhizomes from groundweed
- also remove other disturbing components such as stones
- Use material for the root barrier
- cover with soil
Tip
Attention: Even if you have set a root barrier, that doesn't mean that the groundweed won't spread. Cut off the spent flowers to prevent self-sowing!
