Homer writes
I accidentally spayed Crossbow along two sides of my vegetable garden. Garden is about 16 ft. wide. I was standing between tomato plants, onions, potatoes etc., holding a large piece of cardboard as a shield for the plants. There was minimal wind, approximately 80 degrees f. I was spraying low to the ground so I'm sure no mist or spray reached the plants or root zone. After realizing my mistake at approximately 2 hours I heavily watered the garden with overhead sprinklers. After 8 days the tomato plants appear undamaged, the growing tips appear normal with no wilting. The Crossbow is approximately 10 years old and kept in unheated shed. Have I ruined my veggies? Those further from edge (5 ft.) OK?
Crossbow Herbicide applications should be kept at least 15 feet from edibles. Per the label, do not apply under circumstances where spray drift may occur to food, forage, or other plantings that might be damaged or crops thereof rendered unfit for sale, use or consumption. You should discard any edibles that may have been contaminated. You will need to wait at least 1 year after application to plant any edibles intended for human consumption. That being said, generally, the shelf life of Crossbow Herbicide is 3-5 years if stored in a area that does not allow the product to freeze or reach over 80 degrees. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly at 901-761-0050 for further information on how you should proceed since the product was used off label.
Answer last updated on: 08/18/2022
