Proper disposal of the plant after digging or chemical destruction is important to control ragweed populations. You can do this in a number of ways.

Ragwort can easily be disposed of in the compost bin or on the compost heap

Ragwort in organic waste

You can dispose of ragwort in organic waste without hesitation. In composting and biogas plants, all parts of the plant capable of sprouting and the seeds are reliably destroyed. Since the plant goes into so-called emergency ripening after cutting, i.e. the seed pods ripen within a very short time, the herb must be stored in tightly closing bags or containers until it is delivered to the composting facility.

Disposal in household waste

If you only have a few plants to dispose of from your own garden, you can alternatively dispose of them in the household waste. It is advisable to keep the torn ragweed in a tightly sealed plastic bag until it is picked up from the dustbin. This prevents new seeds from entering the garden.

Burn ground ragweed

Vegetable waste from agricultural land may be incinerated as part of its use outside of built-up areas. The grass clippings from pastures contaminated with Ragwort can be effectively destroyed in this way, so that the plant can no longer seed.

Avoid resettlement after destruction

In order for the control measures to remain successful, mechanical measures must be taken to prevent the ragwort from settling again:

  • Avoid gaps in the turf. Sow again immediately after cutting out individual plants.
  • Do not neglect spring care of pastures and oversee if necessary.
  • Dig up single plants and young rosettes immediately.
  • Avoid stepping damage from overgrazing.
  • Mow at least twice a year.

tips

Ragwort should not be composted in garden compost. The rotting heat is not sufficient for the complete decomposition of the plant and the ragwort could sprout again from the remaining roots.

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Herbs