Facts about Mallow
- Every part of this weed is edible: root, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
- The sap in the root of this plant was used to make the original marshmallows; modern marshmallows are made using gelatin instead.
- Mallow has many holistic medicinal uses including anti-inflammatory benefits, digestion benefits, and is considered an aphrodisiac.
Ideal Conditions for Weed Growth
Mallow is both an annual and a biennial depending on the climate. The taproot of this weed can grow from a few inches up to 24 inches deep, making it very hard to eradicate. This weed can be found in any disturbed soil. It’s common in lawns, gardens, and along roadsides. Mallow flowers from May-October.How to Control Mallow
If you are hand weeding you need to pull out the whole taproot. If even a small portion is left behind a new plant can grow. The best way to avoid seeing mallow show up in your lawn is to have a thick, tall lawn, mowed at least 3 inches tall. When the lawn is dense, it won’t leave room for the weeds to grow. You can achieve a lush lawn through proper cultural practices, including proper watering, mowing tall, and feeding the lawn organic matter. You can control this weed both pre-emergently and post-emergently depending on the stage of the plant.- For pre-emergent weed control, we offer a 100% organic product called Synergy. This will help keep weed seeds from germinating properly. It’s also a great fertilizer.
- For post-emergent weed control we apply a product called One Earth. This is a 100% organic weed control and fertilizer. One Earth will kill broadleaf weeds that have come up, while fertilizing the grass.
Results with Weed Control
For pre-emergent control you can expect the best results with Synergy by using it in spring and fall.- Year 1: 60% control rate on weeds in a lawn
- Year 2: 70% control rate on weeds in a lawn
- Year 3: 80% control rate on weeds in a lawn
- Year 4+: 90%+ control rate on weeds in a lawn