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ShepKat

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1. and learn about edible weeds

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 04:50 AM

14 hrs ago

So many weeds are edible so don't pull them, eat them freely (in more ways than 1)
Purslane is a BIG one- one of the most nutritious weed to eat. Even has omega 3
Amaranth leaves is another... and clover.
Weeds are absolutely wonderful in a salad.

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Everybody: Plant some lettuce! [View all] NJCher 14 hrs ago OP

and learn about edible weeds ShepKat 14 hrs ago #1

I always use dandelion leaves when i don't have Figarosmom 13 hrs ago #3

Wood sorrel is delicious and plentiful in my area. democrank 12 hrs ago #5

amaranth grows in my yard like a weed rampartd 11 hrs ago #9

amaranth seed makes a wonderful grain ShepKat 11 hrs ago #10

They can be popped like popcorn Figarosmom 5 hrs ago #18

Has a sharp, sweet bite NJCher 12 hrs ago #8

And many others, depending on area Bongo Prophet 7 hrs ago #12

Better know your weeds very well Jersey Devil 6 hrs ago #13

My lettice is doing fine in the heat Figarosmom 13 hrs ago #2

How far north are you .. see my post 14.... no text jimmy the one 6 hrs ago #15

WI by the IL border. But it is mostly shade Figarosmom 5 hrs ago #17

I am in southern Virginia and it's 100 degrees today jimmy the one 5 hrs ago #19

In 90s here Figarosmom 5 hrs ago #20

Good advice democrank 12 hrs ago #4

Everybody? Stacey Grove 12 hrs ago #6

You don't need a yard to plant vegetables malaise 11 hrs ago #11

My mother Old Crank 12 hrs ago #7

Lettuce is a cool season crop, likely will not go in summer heat jimmy the one 6 hrs ago #14

Plant it in partial shade, and give it plenty Emile 6 hrs ago #16

Everytime I've tried to grow lettuce, the rabbits eat it Quiet Em 5 hrs ago #21

Plant now, have lettuce in 45 to 60 days 31j20b3 5 hrs ago #22