Kudzu Control: It Has Flowers (Grape Kool-Aid Scent), Spray in Fall or Spring

Fall spray: Triclopyr or glyphosate—leaves move chemical to roots.
February chop: Cut vines for access.
May respray: Hand-sized leaves.
September respray: Resprouts.

Kudzu flowers: small, purple/white, late summer, smell like grape Kool-Aid. Beans edible stir-fried.

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My grandfather promoted it. I don't. If it existed in 1864, Sherman's army would've tripped on it.

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