Pesticide Half-life and Mode of Action
Q: What is the half-life in soil of 2,4-D? How can I tell if it is the culprit for damage to my tomatoes?
A: 2,4-D is a common component of broadleaf weedkillers. According to material from Canada, the half-life is 10 days and the effect on plants is cupping, puckering and strapping of leaves.
For a complete overview of many pesticides and their properties and effects see
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Stinkhorn mushroom – Identification and Control
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Shrub – Pruning
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DIGGING AND STORING TENDER BULBS
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Onion
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Landscape – Photographing
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A Gardener’s Thanksgiving – Prayer
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Foaming Root Killer
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Elephant Ear – Poisonous
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Gazebo – Greenhouse
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