How to Get Rid of Onion Grass

Onion grass is a type of wild onion that grows abundantly in the United States, especially in the Southeast. Onion grass can frequently be found in lawns that have not had a regular dousing of weed killer. While onion grass can be controlled by chemical weed killers, there are also more eco-friendly alternatives for dealing with this common weed.

Instructions

1. Control minor infestations of onion grass by hand. Onion grass is easy to pull. Grasp each bulb close to the level of the soil and tug gently. Regular hand-pulling will keep the spread of the weed under control.

2. Keep onion grass mowed short. This works well with the above hand-pulling method. If onion grass is not allowed to grow tall, flower and go to seed, it cannot reproduce and spread. Mow onion grass to regular lawn height weekly during the summer.

3. Pour undiluted white vinegar on wild onions that are growing between patio stones. Vinegar burns the leaves and keeps the sand or soil between the stones too acidic to support further growth.

Tips & Warnings

• Cook with onion grass. Onion grass is simply a wild onion. The tops can be used in recipes as a replacement for chives. The small bulbs can be sliced like scallions and added to many dishes. The flavor of wild onions is stronger than cultivated ones so use a small amount first and then add until it suits.

• Do not use white vinegar on lawns as it will turn the soil too acidic for even grass to grow