Chickweeds are fast growing annual weeds, usually light green, soft, low growing and trailing. Chickweed is very common in New Zealand gardens.
To control chickweed in garden beds, spot treat with BUSTER or ORGANIC WEEDFREE RAPID. ORGANIC WEEDFREE RAPID will burn down young weeds within hours. BUSTER is systemic and kills weeds down to the roots within 7-10 days and is an ideal product for use around established trees and shrubs. It is inactive in the soil so planting can be safely carried out soon after treatment.
For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing. Control before flowering and seeding to prevent similar problems the following year.
For long term control on paths and driveways use PATHCLEAR LONGTERM. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
Chickweeds are common fast growing annual weeds often found in vegetable patches and flowerbeds. Chickweeds are variable in appearance but are usually light green, soft, and low growing the weed often has branched stems sprawling up to 40cm. Flowers are generally small, white and star shaped. Other common names for chickweeds are mouse-ear and chickenwort.
Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) is sometimes used as herbs and for herbal medicinal purposes.