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Re: Roundup information

In Article <5ng87f$nsq$1@news.uni-c.dk>, iaotb@inet.uni-c.dk (Torsten
Brinch) wrote:
>Andrew Bennett wrote:
><..>
>: From my posts being merely vilified rather than refuted, I
>: conclude that the use of Roundup is indeed safe, or at least
>: safer than that of alternative herbicides, and that it is
>: reasonable and prudent for me to consider its use in my
>: vineyard.
>
>Your conclusion may be correct, but it doesn't follow from your
>posts being 'vilified rather than refuted'. Seek advise from
>other vineyard managers in your area. Visit them, see with your
>own eyes what and how they are doing. IMO that would be more
>reasonable and prudent.

Assuming he hasn't? If Andrew hadn't consulted with others, he'd most likely
have gone out of business by now!

>It is essential to note (almost to banality) that Roundup can harm
>green plants. You _have_ to be able to spray comfortably before leaves
>develop on your grapevines; otherwise even small amounts of spray 
>drift can stunt the growth and weaken the plants towards pest
>attacks for a long time. 
>
>If I remember correctly, you have a problem with keeping a reasonable
>humus content in your soil. But Roundup will not help you doing this,
>I assume?

What methods do you use in your vineyard, Torsten? You seem to have answers!
Tracy
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