Weeding a Mature Prickly Pear Patch

Removing Red Sorrel from 16-Year Opuntia Stand

Dense prickly pear patch invaded by red sorrel. Leather gloves fail against glochids.

Method

1. Water soil thoroughly (or wait for rain).
2. Use extended grabber tool to pull weeds.
3. Wet soil eases root removal.
4. Apply pre-emergent herbicide to prevent return.

Reference

Red sorrel info: UIUC.