Weed torch

[silverside]

Anybody use weed torches to keep the garden weeded? RoundUp too expensive for me to use. Just ordered a 100,000 btu model. We will see if it's worth it. I'm too old to hoe my 100 x 70 garden now.


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[DoyleAlley]

I've got the Harbor Freight version of the torch. I use it for starting brush pile fires. It is HOT. It can be a tad touchy with the adjustment though. If you don't keep the dial adjusted right, it will blow itself out.

[SuperDave336]

I too have a harbor freight one I use. The garden is why I bought it but haven’t used it much there unless nothing is planted. That thing gets hot and doesn’t need to actually touch a plant to kill it. Be careful. I think the units made specifically for garden might be better since longer handle and smaller flame. Still I wouldn’t get anywhere near anything I wanted to live! I use a stirrup hoe from Johnny seeds now for weeding.

[silverside]

The one I just bought is Red Dragon brand. $75 but on sale for $50

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[SuperDave336]

Is it the red dragon original or the weed dragon? Weed might be better with smaller head but both probably work ok. Hope it works good for you. Let us know.

[silverside]

I just looked and even though the product description doesn't say Weed Dragon the product number matches so I guess that is the one I bought.

[speckfinder]

Anybody use weed torches to keep the garden weeded? RoundUp too expensive for me to use. Just ordered a 100,000 btu model. We will see if it's worth it. I'm too old to hoe my 100 x 70 garden now.


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Is there a Rural King near you? They have 2.5 gallon Glyphosate for $35.00. This will make up to 200 gallons of spray. I think propane will be more expensive.

[silverside]

Picked up the weed Dragon and used it today. Quality=A+, ease of use = A+, effectiveness = A+. I do recommend this brand if you are looking to buy one.

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[deltarat]

Is there a Rural King near you? They have 2.5 gallon Glyphosate for $35.00. This will make up to 200 gallons of spray. I think propane will be more expensive.

I agree. If you spray when the weeds are small, 2 1/2 gallons should last you several years.

[speckfinder]

I agree. If you spray when the weeds are small, 2 1/2 gallons should last you several years.

Also it kills the root whereas the torch won't