Carrot Weed

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Carrot weed and parsley dropwort are common weeds in waste places, roadsides and lawns.

Identify the problem
Wild carrot weed and similar weeds such as parsley dropwort have upright hairy fern-like leaves. They produce tall stems topped with white flowers in tight groups (umbels). In lawns they will form mats.
How to solve the problem
In lawns
- Apply a selective herbicide like LawnPro Turfclean or All-in-1. They will effectively kill wild carrot but leave the lawn grass unaffected.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
In garden beds
- Use Weed Weapon Extra Strength to kill off the top growth. It controls clover 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.
- If you wish to more effectively prevent regrowth, apply Weed Weapon Preventergranules. This is a selective pre-emergent herbicide which penetrates deep into the soil so do not plant seeds or sensitive plants into treated soil within 3 months of application.
- For a fast acting organic solution use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
In Paths and Driveways
- For long term control on paths and driveways use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Long Term. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
- For a fast acting organic solution use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
Did you know?
- Parsley dropwort (Oenanthe pimpinelloides) is most commonly called "carrot-weed" in New Zealand, though this name can lead to confusion with wild carrot (Daucus carota) which is another species