How to Know Weed from Plant
Gardeners often distinguish weeds from seedlings by using simple tricks:
- mark seed rows with string and 2 sticks. If the new growth does not follow the string route, it must be a weed.
- plant a couple of the seeds in a 3inch pot, next to the row, so that as they germinate you will know exactly what they look like.
- mix some radish seed with the seeds to be planted. The radish germinate quickly and mark the row. Sow the radish seed carefully, 1 seed about every 6-9inches. They can be left until ready as they will be big enough to eat in about 6 weeks, whilst the other seedlings are still quite small.
How to know weed from plant is easy when following the gardener’s tricks.
Those are good tips. Beginners need all the help they can get.
Comment by Barbee' - April 22, 2008 3:24 pm
Hi Barbee
Thanks for your comment. There is so much to learn when it comes to gardening!
Comment by TopVeg - April 22, 2008 4:24 pm
A simply marvelous idea!!!!
Comment by Deb - April 22, 2008 4:54 pm
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