Weeding in a winter wonderland

When you know that it is heat that kills the weeds during eWeeding, it was fascinating to see how effective the revolutionary technology would be in sub-zero conditions!

The mercury was showing at 5 degrees below zero when our team set off from our HQ and as we began treatment in a large Kent vineyard the temperature was still -1 degrees C.

eWeeding is so effective because as the electricity travels through the weed and its root, the natural resistance means that the weed and root heat up rapidly – like the filament of an old fashioned lightbulb. This causes the cells within the weed to breakdown and the water in the weed to boil, which is why  steam is seen escaping from lush weeds during treatment. This means eWeeding is extremely effective in spring and summer when weeds are actively growing.

But how effective would it be in these extreme conditions? Would the weeds get hot enough to cause the cell breakdown that brings up to 100% weed control in trials?

The answer was yes, two weeks later you could see a clear visible effect from eWeeding. This is a strong endorsement of just how effective eWeeding is at controlling weeds in all conditions.