Lambsquarters (Chenopodium giganteum)?
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Comments (4)By definition, certain organic chemicals are able to chelate, or bind, certain metal ions. Chlorophyll chelates magnesium, and hemoglobin chelates iron. When people are exposed to lead, EDTA is given orally, and it is supposed to chelate lead and help the body clear this toxin. Complex organic molecules that are able to bind metal ions are referred to as chelators, or chelating agents. When I was involved in printed circuits manufacturing, I was using EDTA to chelate copper, in a bath used for electroless copper plating. Since there is no metal ion in either ammonium sulfate, or glyphosate, I don't think that these compounds would be classed as chelating agents. I don't doubt that glyphosate would be adversely affected by hard water. It might form Van der Walls type bonds with these metals, similar to Van der Walls bonds that take place when a water softener operates, removing magnesium and calcium from hard water....See MoreHow deep a fine mulch for annual & perennial weeds?
Comments (4)Spraying poplar suckers has potential to damage the parent tree. Fine mulch is ideal for getting lots of new little plants coming up, as mentioned. Paper mulch is best for smothering weeds in an area that is going to be made into a bed later, rather than as a routine maintenance tool. You put down a thick layer and get it wet, keep it wet. Also a decorative mulch may be put over the newspaper layer, if desired. Coarser mulch such as clean arborist wood chips or purchased play chips is the most effective, however as has been pointed out in response to one of my posts on this site there can be issues with smothering when such materials are used near herbaceous plants. Even when applied some distance back chips may often migrate and get on top of perennials. Really if you are going to have flower plantings of much size and scope you can expect to be out there hand weeding etc. as a matter of course. If working among your flowers like this is more a vexation than a relaxation then consider making some changes. One way to include herbaceous plants in a home landscape without the upkeep being too much is to have one small or smallish area where these are planted, with the rest in lawn and woody plants (mulched with wood chips). This post was edited by bboy on Mon, Aug 18, 14 at 15:14...See MoreAny Polish-Americans who can help ID wild edible?
Comments (5)Thanks, everybody, for your comments. I ended up emailing Sophie Hodorowicz Knab, who writes for the Buffalo-based Polish-American Journal, and is the author of a fascinating little book called Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine. Much to my delight, she responded to my inquiry. Here's what she had to say: Hi Cecilia! Thak you for owning my book! I appreciate the support. My book on herbs was not all inclusive as a publisher imposes page limitations but I looked up komosa on a Polish website and indeed, it exists and very likely what you are looking for. If you keep scrolling down on the website you will see that there are two types of komosa: komosa biala(chenopodium album) and komosa strzalkowa (chenopodium bonus-henricus). The leaves of both are edible and native to Europe. The people of Poland foraged the land and were expert at finding herbs and plants to eat especially during times of famine and hardship. It's wonderful that you have this wonderful memory of your family. Plant it in your garden as a memory to your family and heritage. Best of luck to you. Sophie Hodorowicz Knab Here is a link that might be useful: Polish plant website showing Komosa...See MoreHAVE: lots of seeds for fragrance for trade
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15 days agoOK, they grew some more and they now appear to be some type of Euphorbia...like maybe Euphorbia cyathophora (Wild Poinsettia)?
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