Andrew from Hesperia writes
I am looking for the best soil sterilizer that is legal in California and will kill just about anything.
TVC Total Vegetation Control is a great soil sterilizer that can be shipped to California. It will prevent any plant growth in areas where it is applied for at least 1 year. Just be sure not to apply in a way that would run off or contact the roots of desirable plants. If you have existing plants in the areas, then you can use RoundUp QuikPro to mix in for a faster burn down. You will want to use a Non Ionic Surfactant as well to increase effectiveness. You will use anywhere between 2-6 pints of TVC per acre (0.72 oz -2.18 oz per 1000 sq/ft) in no less than 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq/ft.
Answer last updated on: 03/13/2017