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Weed killer sprayed by mistake

13 years ago

I have sprayed bayer ground clear instead of bug killer on my plants - the containers are very similar and I didn't look carefully enough. I realised after about 5 mins and gave the whole area a thorough drenching with the hose pipe. What do you think my chances are of having saved the plants?

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jean001a
13 years ago
Depends upon various factors. Only time will tell.

This is one of those live-and-learn things in gardening, right?
Kimmsr
13 years ago
I cannot think of a better reason to never have any of those products around.
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