The use of common salt (sodium chloride) for the destruction of ragwort

摘要

Common salt (sodium chloride) may be used to destroy ragwort, a plant which can cause death to many animals. The compound can be simply and safely applied and so causes no risk to human or animal occupants of the land treated. It can be used at any time during the growth of the plant but is best applied at the 'rosette' stage of the plant in Spring, before the plant has grown into a tall stalk and before it has the chance to flower and seed. Preferably, a 15ml scoop of common salt is applied to the centre of each plant in the rosette stage. It can also used when the plant has developed into a flower, by applying it to the base of the plant around the stem of the flower.