When Should You Burn Weeds

Rather than wasting precious time pulling weeds, walk about in early spring and summer burning tender seedlings. Burning weeds requires the least effort when the plants are small, so start early. For best results, wet the soil thoroughly before using a weed burner.

What are the benefits of burning weeds?

As an organic process, its benefits are twofold: as it kills weeds and gives crops or other plants an opportunity to grow, it replenishes the soil of nutrients without any human effort.

Is burning weeds better than roundup?

Tip. Flame weeding is considered an organic method of weed removal. However, if the weather is hot and the fire danger is moderate to extreme, Roundup may be the better option to avoid accidentally starting a fire or risking fines from the local fire district or other government agency.