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You are here: Coconut Oil Weed Killer RecipeLooking for a “green” alternative to all of those nasty, chemical laden weed killers (aka – herbicides)? It is as easy as opening up your jar of coconut oil! Yep – coconut oil weed killer!But first…Roundup and Spectracide are on every shelf of every store that sells garden products. Using these harsh chemicals to “control weeds” become the norm and by the early 90’s most everyone was spraying weeds with reckless abandon.We now know that there are HUGE repercussions from using these types of weed killer products.&nbsp; As organic gardening and the demand for organic foods become more mainstream, people are starting to pay attention to the dangers of using chemical weed killers.&nbsp;And the list goes on. These weed killing chemicals are just BAD NEWS!&nbsp;Let’s get back to coconut oil and weeds…Coconut oil contains an abundance of fatty acids. There are three types fatty acids (Another active component in coconut oil is sodium lauryl sulfate. This acts as a surfactant or soap-like substance which allows the coconut oil to really stick to the weed after application.In addition, coconut oil does not harm the soil, ground water supply, waste water supply, or air.&nbsp;This is a superior method of weed control in that the herbicide is NOT being absorbed into the ground or surrounding plants. It only impacts the weed or plant it was directly applied to. Systemic herbicides permeate the area around them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes it does! Coconut oil weed killer is also known as a non-selective herbicide meaning that it will kill any plant, weed, or grass it comes in contact with. Therefore, you need to be SUPER careful about where you apply it and what the wind conditions are. Do not apply your coconut oil herbicide on a windy day.&nbsp;Actually, yes.&nbsp;If you happen to have animals that like to eat living things in your yard (I’m thinking goats, chickens, cows, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, etc…) then applying a coconut oil weed killer offers them a healthy boost of caprylic acid. This fatty acid from coconut oil is often used as medicinal agent for gastric ailments and indigestion in both domestic and farm animals.&nbsp;Coconut oil also offers all kinds of other great health benefits for animals making it a super nourishing weed killer to boot.&nbsp;You will need:Instructions:Measure equal parts coconut oil and cheap vegetable oil.Pour the two components into a saucepan and place it on the stove over a low heat. Apply heat just until it the oil liquefies.Remove the saucepan from the heat and turn off the stove.Whisk the coconut and vegetable oil together until it appears uniform in appearance.Pour it into the glass spray bottle.Store it in a “warm” place. Coconut oil may solidify a wee bit if stored in a cooler area.&nbsp;Start with a dry weed or plant on a day with plentiful sunshine.The two oils will separate as they cool, so it is necessary to vigorously shake the bottle before spraying the solution.Spray the weeds with the coconut oil solution until all parts of the plant are thoroughly saturated.Stop applying the coconut oil solution once the weed wilts.Pull up the weed by the base several days after the stem and leaves wilt.Spritz the hole left by the weed one or two times with the coconut oil solution just in case any of the root fragments are still viable. Fill in the hole left by the weed.How easy is that???? Coconut oil weed killer will be the envy of all your friends.Wondering where to purchase coconut oil? These are my favorite brands!&nbsp;ReferencesJennifer, author of Hybrid Rasta Mama, is a former government recruiter turned work-at-home mama to a daughter brought earthside in early 2009. She is passionate about and writes about holistic health and wellness, natural/green living, toxic mold awareness, and the benefits of coconut oil. She frequently shares allergy friendly recipes on her site as well as DIY herbal remedies, DIY natural body care, and natural cleaning recipes.Jennifer graduated with honors with a Bachelor's Degree in Ethnic Studies. In January 2019 she became a certified mold and moisture intrusion inspector. She has completed coursework in the naturopathic series offered by the Avicenna Institute and accredited through the Board of Natural Medicine Certification Council.Jennifer is a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors as well as the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness.Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products and/or information are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Readers are advised to do their own research and make decisions in partnership with your health care provider. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medication, please consult your physician. Nothing you read here should be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment.I may receive a commission if you purchase through links in this post.Hybrid Rasta Mama is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliates sites. For additional information, please visit my Terms &amp; Conditions page and/or my Affiliate Disclosure page page.I use coconut oil for cooking and moisturizing, but I never thought of using it for killing weeds! Awesome idea!ReplyI did not even know that coconut oil can be used to kill weed, however, I have been using acv for a long time and it does wonders!ReplyWill the weed killer, kill crab grass?ReplyWhy is a glass bottle neccessary?Reply

You are here: Coconut Oil Weed Killer RecipeLooking for a “green” alternative to all of those nasty, chemical laden weed killers (aka – herbicides)? It is as easy as opening up your jar of coconut oil! Yep – coconut oil weed killer!But first…Roundup and Spectracide are on every shelf of every store that sells garden products. Using these harsh chemicals to “control weeds” become the norm and by the early 90’s most everyone was spraying weeds with reckless abandon.We now know that there are HUGE repercussions from using these types of weed killer products.&nbsp; As organic gardening and the...

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