flame torch for killing weeds

they will come back... look into other methods

It's not a one shot deal you have to do it multiple times.

Flame weeding kills some annual weeds for good, but perennial weeds often regrow from the roots left in the soil. Perennial weeds require several treatments at two to three week intervals. As with any weeding method, if you kill back the tops often enough, the weeds eventually give up and die.

Why not just pull them with the right tool? The more you do it, the easier it gets to maintain. Walk around with a bucket of seed and soil, backfilling the holes as you go.

If you’re in a hurry, lawn care doesn’t really go well…

Flames work best for young weeds that are lightly established, and works better for annuals than perennials. Perennials have a stronger root system and can better regrow than annuals or young weeds that are still getting started.

It works better if you don't 'crisp' the weeds - run the flame over enough to darken the leaves and make them wilt a bit - this bursts the cells and will draw up water and nutrients from the roots, which causes more damage than just burning them off.

If you're trying to kill established weeds with this you'll have to do it over and over again until root reserves are exhausted. Non-selective chemistry works better (glyphosate) as it kills to the root for most weeds.

Weed torch does work. I prefer it to spraying round up on the driveway. I can't believe how expensive these torches are now. I paid around $20 for one at Canadian Tire. It was not that long ago.

I have this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Dragon-VT-2-23-000-BTU-Propane/dp/B00004Z2FP and it's fun to use. Mine hooks up to a 20lb tank so it's bulkier but lasts a long time.

I was thinking of putting it up on kijiji as I don't use it much anymore.

I use the upgraded Dragon with a trigger (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001AUPQVM/).

I use mine all summer long and even in the winter.

Spring/Summer - I toast the weeds every 2 or 3 weeks. Keeps everything looking good. It works best on patio stone, sidewalks (vs grass & gardens).

Winter - I use it to clear steps/sidewalk of ice.

Plus - it's a lot of fun to have a flamethrower.

rjp123 wrote: ↑ I use the upgraded Dragon with a trigger (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001AUPQVM/).

I use mine all summer long and even in the winter.

Spring/Summer - I toast the weeds every 2 or 3 weeks. Keeps everything looking good. It works best on patio stone, sidewalks (vs grass & gardens).

Winter - I use it to clear steps/sidewalk of ice.

Plus - it's a lot of fun to have a flamethrower.

It absolutely is fun but boy do they ever suck back the propane.

CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ It absolutely is fun but boy do they ever suck back the propane.

The trigger saves a lot of propane (just a little pilot light until you unleash 100,000 BTUs of hell).

rjp123 wrote: ↑ The trigger saves a lot of propane (just a little pilot light until you unleash 100,000 BTUs of hell).

Yeah, Definitely an upgrade.

where do i get the 1lb refillable propane tanks? and where can i refill them?

buysell2008 wrote: ↑ where do i get the 1lb refillable propane tanks? and where can i refill them?

I'm not aware of any refillable 1 lb propane tanks. The non refillable are widely available.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... 6eiw_FVmUk

You'd have to check if the fitting Is the same on a 1 lb tank. I used my torch with a 20 lb tank. It was for a roofing project but I did crisp a few weeds at one point. The suckers grew back of course because they were established annuals.

I had no problem selling the torch and half filled tank on Kijiji.