propane Weed torch

[Charlie@333]

I am looking for a good propane powered weed torch. In Falmouth we can't use weed killer anymore Thanks

 

[Mule Meat]

Just go to the hardware store and buy one. They are all about the same.

Only thing I would avoid are ones that connect to the small 1 pound bottles of propane. They use up a bottle quickly and you will go broke trying to finish a job.

 

[Eman85]

We have a Harbor Freight one, self igniting, hooks to a 20lb tank, works great.

 

[Paul swpa]

We have a Harbor Freight one, self igniting, hooks to a 20lb tank, works great.

I just got one of those yesterday. Anxious to try it out, but didn't get the self igniting one as they were out of them.

 

[m16ty]

I had to buy a new one because my old one grew legs. The thing I didn't like about the new one is you had to constantly squeeze a lever on the handle or it would go out. A little modification fixed that. They are all just a hose attached to a piece of pipe with a valve on it, and a hood on the end that allows air to enter the combustion.

That's crazy that you aren't allowed to use weed killers. You can use many household items to kill weeds, salt comes to mind.

 

[EFV]

Pool shock chlorine isn't a weeds favorite drink,either.

 

[Russ from MN]

If you have a decent stocked scrap pile and a welder, it's pretty easy to make one! I have made a few that work very well.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

I'm surprised burning weeds is okay. Doesn't take much for a fire to get out of control if it's a little dry, regardless of how experienced or how careful you are. Suddenly the whole yard is on fire and you're getting a visit from a bunch of pretty red trucks with flashing lights and sirens.

Here's an "Eco-friendly" weed killer:

• 1 gallon white vinegar: This is the primary ingredient for killing weeds.
• 2 cups Epsom salt: Epsom salt dehydrates and kills weeds.
• 1/4 cup Dawn Dish Soap (blue original): The soap helps the mixture spread and adhere to the weeds

Basically, it's Roundup without all the long scary words, so it's "safe."

 

[Geo-TH,In]

The propane weed torches don't work as advertised.
The weeds come back, and they use a lot of propane.

 

[farmersamm]

Just light your torch up, and stand back. The ensuing wildfire should clear your entire lot.

We frown on this sorta weed control down here in Oklahoma.

 

[Ray,IN]

Just go to the hardware store and buy one. They are all about the same.

Only thing I would avoid are ones that connect to the small 1 pound bottles of propane. They use up a bottle quickly and you will go broke trying to finish a job.

I keep several spare 1# cylinders and re-fill them myself from a 30# cylinder. This way I'm paying 2.39/G for LP.

 

[Ray,IN]

I'm surprised burning weeds is okay. Doesn't take much for a fire to get out of control if it's a little dry, regardless of how experienced or how careful you are. Suddenly the whole yard is on fire and you're getting a visit from a bunch of pretty red trucks with flashing lights and sirens.

Here's an "Eco-friendly" weed killer:

• 1 gallon white vinegar: This is the primary ingredient for killing weeds.
• 2 cups Epsom salt: Epsom salt dehydrates and kills weeds.
• 1/4 cup Dawn Dish Soap (blue original): The soap helps the mixture spread and adhere to the weeds

Basically, it's Roundup without all the long scary words, so it's "safe."

Epsom salts is a fertilizer recommended for blueberry bushes. reference: https://flowergardennews.com/when-should-blueberry-bushes-be-treated-with-epson.html
internet search results prove the referenced website is accurate: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=epsom+salf+to+fertilize+blueberry+plant&atb=v429-1&ia=web

 

[Ray,IN]

Find an empty or buy a bottle of flower fertilizer. When it's empty, refill it with 2-4-D. No-one will ever know but you.
If anyone questions a brown spot, simply say dog.

 

[Brendon-KS]

The propane weed torches don't work as advertised.
The weeds come back, and they use a lot of propane.

Flame cultivation is very much a real thing and is very effective against young weeds.

 

[scootergmc]

Can't use weed killer? For home or ag use? Is this a watershed restriction? Odd.

Anyway, I use a basic generic propane torch for some tough weeds (hairly fleabane, horsetail/marestail). Works great. As has been said, get them young.... or use machinery.

 

[Mcrafty1]

Used engine oil works great for knocking weeds back, and can be used anywhere a propane torch is used.