Field Bindweed

Scientific Name: Convolvulus arvensis

Other Names: Morning Glory

Leaf Type: Broadleaf

Flowers: Trumpet shaped ranging in color from white to pink. Flowers will have five petals and have a disticnt fragrance.

Leaves: Arrow-shaped with smooth texture

Life Cycle: Perennial

DESCRIPTION

Field Bindweed is a creeping perennial weed with white or pink trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn. It grows by twining around plants and can quickly form dense mats on the ground. The leaves are arrow-shaped and have a smooth texture. Field bindweed can be found in many types of soils and can thrive in a wide range of temperatures. It is considered a problematic weed in agriculture and gardening as it competes with other plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight.

HOW TO IDENTIFY

Look for arrow shaped leaves leaves that are smooth to the touch and green in color as well as trumpet-shaped flowers that are typically white or pink. The flowers will be about an inch wide and have five petals that are fused at the base. It grows by twining around other plants and will typically display as a dense mat on the ground. Stems are slender and can grow up to 6ft in length. Also look for underground

Mechanical Control Recommendations

Hand pulling
Regularly hand-pull young bindweed plants to prevent them from establishing deep roots. Be sure to remove the entire root system to avoid regrowth.
Tilling
In the early stages of infestation, tilling the soil can help disrupt the bindweed's root system and make it easier to remove. However, be cautious as tilling can also spread the bindweed rhizomes if not done carefully.
Mowing
Frequent mowing can prevent bindweed from flowering and producing seeds, reducing its spread. However, mowing alone will not eliminate the weed, as it can regrow from the roots.
Mulching
Applying a thick layer of organic mulch, such as wood chips or straw, can help suppress bindweed growth by blocking sunlight and hindering its ability to establish and spread.
Smothering
Covering the infested area with black plastic or other heavy materials can help smother the bindweed, especially in areas where you don't plan to plant anything else.
Repeated Cutting
Continuously cutting the bindweed back to the ground can eventually weaken the plant and reduce its ability to store energy in the roots, but it requires consistent effort over an extended period.
Grazing
In some cases, controlled grazing with animals like goats or sheep can help control bindweed. The animals will consume the bindweed, and their trampling can weaken the plant.
Using of barriers
In garden settings, you can create barriers using solid materials such as metal, plastic, or concrete edging to contain the spread of bindweed from adjacent areas.

Pre-emergent herbicides:

Trifluralin: Trifluralin is a selective pre-emergent herbicide Isoxaben: Isoxaben is another pre-emergent herbicide Oryzalin: Oryzalin is a pre-emergent herbicide Dithiopyr: Dithiopyr is a pre-emergent herbicide

Post-emergent herbicides:

Glyphosate: Glyphosate is a non-selective systemic herbicide 2,4-D: 2,4-D is a selective systemic herbicide Dicamba: Dicamba is another selective systemic herbicide

Selective herbicides:

Aminopyralid: Aminopyralid is a selective systemic herbicide Clopyralid: Clopyralid is a selective systemic herbicide Sulfosulfuron: Sulfosulfuron is a systemic herbicide Non-Selective herbicides: “

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