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Weed ID

TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
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Hi all, 

Anybody know what weed this is? 

It seems to pop up in the raised bed next to my decking. 

🤔

Thank you in advance. 

J. 


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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Hairy bittercress … needs to be pulled up before it’s got those seed pods!!!

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Bugger! 

    Luckily it’s a tiny bed and could definitely do with some new soil and compost. 

    I’ll probably replace it all next spring. 

    Thank you @Dovefromabove
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It loves fresh new soil … it’ll find its way there 😡 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Bloody weeds. 

    I’ll add it to the list of enemies I’ve started compiling. 


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    You could make plasticine models and stick pins in them 😉 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    If they do seed be careful when you pull them up as the seeds spring out and into your eyes if not careful.
    You can eat the stems but we have never tried.
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    bertrand-mabel said:
    If they do seed be careful when you pull them up as the seeds spring out and into your eyes if not careful.
    You can eat the stems but we have never tried.
    Hmmmmm…. I could pop it in my salad with some herb Robert. 😂
  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697

    @TheGreenMan

    Herb-robert was traditionally used as an antiseptic, as well as to treat stomach upset and nosebleeds.

    Its leaves are edible and used by some to make tea. They have also been used crushed and rubbed on the skin as an insect repellent.

    Still wouldn't try it for tea though.


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Chickweed is good in a salad or an egg Mayo sandwich. 😋 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    See now I want to just leave the weeds and use them for dinner. 

    Can bindweed be used on bruschetta instead of basil maybe? 🤔
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