Discover the Power of Natural Weed Control with

Earthfood Maintain

Are you battling persistent weeds, vines and problem grasses around acreage blocks, larger gardens, fence lines, paths, sheds, orchards or small farms?

Earthfood Maintain 5L Concentrate is a glyphosate-free pine-oil suffocant weed terminator for targeted contact control. Mix with water, spray directly onto weeds until well covered, and use in dry, sunny conditions for best results.


It is the ultimate natural solution for effective and eco-friendly weed management.

It is a certified organic pine-oil suffocant as a weed and their seeds terminator that is mixed with water and sprayed directly onto targeted weeds for contact control.

We have 2 items in the range:

  1. Earthfood Maintain READY TO USE 500ML, and,
  2. Earthfood Maintain CONCENTRATE 5 LITRES

Whether you’re a home grower, market farmer or a commercial farmer producing high-quality crops, Earthfood Maintain bio-herbicide is designed to meet your needs with unmatched efficiency and safety.

Scroll down to 'Use and Benefits' bar to click for application.

Why Choose Earthfood Maintain?

  • Glyphosate-Free Weed Control

    Earthfood Maintain is a pure hand-tapped pine oil as a weed and seed terminator, completely free of synthetic chemicals and glyphosate. This ensures that your growing areas remains a safe haven for your family, pets, pollinators, soil microbiome, worms and the environment.

  • Fast-Acting and Effective

    Experience visible results within just one hour on some weed species. Earthfood Maintain works by rapidly suffocating the targeted weed/vine/grass on contact, ensuring quick and thorough elimination of both weeds and their seeds.

  • Safe for All Environments

    Perfect for use around the house, including garden beds, veggie patches, paths, and driveways for the serious home grower. Paddocks and fields, and scaled growing systems keep soil moist than desiccated by chemicals. It’s safe for farm animals and pollinators, offering peace of mind while maintaining a weed-free solution.

  • Organic Certification

    Earthfood Maintain is organically certified and approved for certified organic growing. It is non-residual, breaking down in the soil within 72 hours, ensuring no long-term environmental impact.


    Australia Organics ACO Cert #801 Certified Allowed Input.

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Key Features

The Earthfood Approach

We don’t believe in killing soil to control plants.

Maintain is part of a bigger system to clear pesky weeds, vines and pest grasses, then rebuild with living soil biology using Earthfood Life.

Control the problem. Then restore the system.

Why Maintain is Different

  • Suffocates weeds on contact and does not poison soil
  • Non-residual and breaks down naturally within 3 days
  • Safe for soil biology when used correctly
  • Bee kind, frog friendly, reef safe and pet / animal aware when used
  • No chemical lock-up of minerals in your soil as not a desiccant
  • Supports a living soil system rather than destroying it

What It’s Designed For

  • Pathways, driveways and fence lines
  • Garden bed resets before planting
  • Around trees
  • Spot spraying problem areas
  • Anywhere you want control without long-term soil damage
  • Anywhere you need a solution for the targetted weed.

Wide Spectrum Control

Effectively controls a broad range of common weeds and grasses. Scroll Down to REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS PDF for further info on mixing, names of species and applications.

Eco-Friendly

100% Glyphosate-free, synthetic chemical-free, for the safety of the bee, butterfly, frog, soil microbiome, reef and waterway-friendly.

Versatile Applications

Suitable for domestic use in ready-to-use 500ml bottles, and commercial use in 5L concentrate.

Certified Organic

Australian Certified Organic (ACO) and NASAA certified organic and to ensure the highest quality and safety.

FOR ORGANIC FARMS CERTIFICATIONS:
Australia Organics ACO Cert #801 Certified Allowed Input.

Organic Farm Permitted

Earthfood Maintain Bio-Herbicide is allowable for use on farms certified to the Australian Certified Organic Standard.


Australia Organics ACO Cert #801 Certified Allowed Input.

  • Advantages for Commercial Farmers...

    • Cost-Effective

    Reduce long-term weed control costs with Earthfood Maintain’s seed suppression capabilities, minimising the need for frequent applications.

    • Protect Sensitive Plants

    Ideal for use around delicate plants like fruiting plants, without the risk of damage from systemic herbicides. Maintain works by suffocation, not systemic poisoning.

    • Enhanced Public Safety

    Perfect for use in public areas such as parks, schools, ovals and playgrounds, where safety and environmental concerns are paramount.

How To Use & Benefits

For Homesteaders

Efficient Weed Control for Your Homestead

For homesteaders focusing on organic commercial and cash crops, and maintaining a pesky weed-free environment. Earthfood Maintain Concentrate provides a reliable and organic solution for large-scale gardening needs.

Recommended: Earthfood Maintain Concentrate 5 litres

Mixing Rates:

Maintain Concentrate must be diluted with clean water before use.

General guide:

• 10% mix rate for small or young weeds
• 20% mix rate for mature, established or stubborn weeds

Examples:

• 100ml Maintain + 900ml water = 10% mix
• 200ml Maintain + 800ml water = 20% mix

Always shake or agitate well before and during use. 

Fill the water first then add the Earthfood Maintain Concentrate.

How to Use:

  1. Application: Use a backpack sprayer to apply the solution to targeted pesky vines and weeds. Spray directly on the targeted plant and spray until dripping in the heat of the middle of the day in the sun. No rain the day before or after spraying.
  2. Spray tips:
    Use a medium to coarse spray droplet.
    Keep nozzle close to target plant.
    Ensure full leaf and centre coverage.
    Avoid excessive fine mist drift.
  3. Reapplication: Monitor weed growth. There is usually no follow up as the seeds are terminated also. There may be an occasion to redo sections where more mature weeds grew, however all tender leaf and young weeds will not return.

    Coverage and contact time are critical for performance.

Benefits:

  • Increased Soil Protection: Helps maintain land care because the soil microorganisms, worm, soil insects, bees and pollinators are protected.
  • Organic Integrity: Supports your commitment to organic farming practices with certified organic ingredients.
  • Cost-Effective: Seed suppression capabilities reduce the need for frequent applications, saving time and resources.

What to Expect:

Visible effects may occur rapidly under warm sunny conditions.

Weeds will wilt, collapse and dry down over the following hours and days depending on species and weather conditions.

Repeat treatment may be required for stubborn weeds, runners or regrowth.

Important Notes:

Maintain kills what it touches. Avoid contact with desirable plants. Always spray until dripping on the targeted plant.

Store out of direct sunlight and avoid extreme temperatures.

Keep out of reach of children.

For Commercial Farmers

Maximizing Productivity with Natural Weed Control

Commercial farmers need effective and safe solutions for weed management to ensure high-quality land care and efficient farming operations.

Earthfood Maintain Concentrate bio-herbicide offers a powerful alternative to synthetic herbicides, ideal for large-scale use.

Recommended: Earthfood Maintain Concentrate 5 litres

Mixing Rates:

Maintain Concentrate must be diluted with clean water before use.

General guide:

• 10% mix rate for small or young weeds
• 20% mix rate for mature, established or stubborn weeds

Examples:

• 100ml Maintain + 900ml water = 10% mix
• 200ml Maintain + 800ml water = 20% mix

Always shake or agitate well before and during use. 

Fill the water first then add the Earthfood Maintain Concentrate.

How to Use:

  1. Application: Use a backpack sprayer to apply the solution to targeted pesky vines and weeds. Spray directly on the targeted plant and spray until dripping in the heat of the middle of the day in the sun. No rain the day before or after spraying.
  2. Spray tips:
    Use a medium to coarse spray droplet.
    Keep nozzle close to target plant.
    Ensure full leaf and centre coverage.
    Avoid excessive fine mist drift.
  3. Reapplication: Monitor weed growth. There is usually no follow up as the seeds are terminated also. There may be an occasion to redo sections where more mature weeds grew, however all tender leaf and young weeds will not return.

    Coverage and contact time are critical for performance.

Benefits:

  • Increased Soil Protection: Helps maintain land care because the soil microorganisms, worm, soil insects, bees and pollinators are protected.
  • Organic Integrity: Supports your commitment to organic farming practices with certified organic ingredients.
  • Cost-Effective: Seed suppression capabilities reduce the need for frequent applications, saving time and resources.

What to Expect:

Visible effects may occur rapidly under warm sunny conditions.

Weeds will wilt, collapse and dry down over the following hours and days depending on species and weather conditions.

Repeat treatment may be required for stubborn weeds, runners or regrowth.

Important Notes:

Maintain kills what it touches. Avoid contact with desirable plants. Always spray until dripping from the targeted plant.

Store out of direct sunlight and avoid extreme temperatures.

Keep out of reach of children.

Real-World Applications

Earthfood Maintain is trusted by numerous Australian councils, weed control contractors, and organic farmers. Its natural formulation makes it the go-to choice for maintaining public amenities, organic farms, and residential gardens without the harmful effects of traditional herbicides. Application How-To and list of weeds affected by Earthfood Maintain in the PDF below:

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Join the Movement Towards Natural Weed Control

Make the switch to Earthfood Maintain and experience the benefits of a powerful, natural, and environmentally friendly weed control solution. Protect your plants, your family, and our planet with a product that delivers outstanding results every time.

Let’s grow a greener, healthier world together!

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