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Appalachian Mtns.

Maybe a little off topic but....
Here's a question more than just a few folks are probably wondering....Steve?
How much Merit 75 WP per/gallon of water should you use if you're going to spray coverage the ground first with a backpack sprayer and then immediately water in from there?
3-4 teaspoons per gallon = 1 tablespoon or so? More? Less?

5/19/2005 5:50:24 AM

Sparta, NC

I think its 4 teaspoons per gal.

5/19/2005 7:30:40 AM

Connecticut

4 level teaspoons to cover 1000 sq ft regardless of the water. Think of the volume of water as a car carrying four passangers on a one mile journey. The same 4 passengers could also ride in a bus (more water), but the distance travled is still the same.

It's the water applied afterward that matters. A slow & gentle watering that siaks in without puddles is critical to placing the material in contact with roots.

4 teaspoons in 1-2 gallons is confortable for most people. But first timers should spray an entire 1000 sq ft area with plain water first to discover how much water will work for them.

There is no right or wrong amount of water to use. Just so long as it is applied evenly & in the same volume every time.

5/19/2005 6:08:00 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

I forgot to say 1 gallon per 1000 sq ft, sorry...but ya'll pretty much confirmed what I thought, thanks.

5/19/2005 9:22:34 PM