Dealing with Ragwort, pulling vs digging vs spraying vs leaving?

Today I am talking about the much maligned plant- ragwort and how we should deal with it.
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[@bobjameson2531]

Have a look at The ragwort control act 2003. From what I understand form it, it is only enforceable if its causing problem to others. I have used Glyphosate for about 40 years for weeds and also weeding shrub beds etc. Great for bindweed stinging nettles etc in among shrubs using a small hand sprayer with one hand behind the leaf to stop over spray. It is adsorbed through the leaf. If any gets on your plants just cut/break that bit off and no harm done. There is a blue dye that can be mixed with it and then you know EVERY where its gone. Use nitrile gloves.

[@rebeccabrown6785]

I thought you were not supposed to put it in compost. It was my understanding it needs to go in the trash.

[@shannonward4393]

I think a pragmatic approach is best. I don't think anything is ever done the way the textbook exactly says it should be done. It doesn't work, and I can just imagine how many people, including myself, it would exclude if this is how it was viewed. But your pragmatic, open to learning, and anyone can give it a go attitude is quite clear and has helped me. Also, I'm jealous that you're running around shirtless. I'm not game enough to do that. It only got to 8 degrees Celcius here the other day - everyone froze lol. If you check out Facebook though, you might be jealous of my healthy looking potato plants in mid winter. Thanks mate

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Haha - I will defo check out your spuds!

[@theallotmentkitchengarden3694]

I found the bit about ragwort in Wilding (by Isabella Tree) really interesting, especially about how it’s seeds are spread, but also all the different attitudes towards it. As well as benefits for wildlife.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks Nat - I’ll check that out

[@theallotmentkitchengarden3694]

@@SelfSufficientHub it’s generally an amazing book, I love it 💚

[@davidrichardson840]

burn it don't compose it the seeds don't die

[@amandasmith841]

I thought that if you composted it then it may come back. Those red and black moths love it! Such nutrition for them.