Pigweed

[Bducks16]

I did a Google search to see if pig weed is edible. It started growing in my sulcata and leopard pens. I blocked off that part of the yard so they can't get to it. I been getting rid of it. But this Oregon 100 degree weather it spread like wildfire. Should I still get rid of it? It multiplies like bamboo. What ever I do it grows three more in its place.

 

[Bducks16]

I did a Google search to see if pig weed is edible. It started growing in my sulcata and leopard pens. I blocked off that part of the yard so they can't get to it. I been getting rid of it. But this Oregon 100 degree weather it spread like wildfire. Should I still get rid of it? It multiplies like bamboo. What ever I do it grows three more in its place.

 

[wellington]

If it's dangerous to them, then I would try to get rid of it.

 

[Bducks16]

If it's dangerous to them, then I would try to get rid of it.

I don't know if it is. Sorry I didn't specify what Google said. I couldn't find anything on it.

 

[Yvonne G]

Pigweed is edible:

"Edible parts: Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach, sautéed, etc.Pigweed has a mild flavour and is often mixed with stronger flavoured leaves. Fresh or dried pigweed leaves can be used to make tea. The seed is very small but easy to harvest and very nutritious."

 

[leigti]

Good to know. At least one weed in my yard is edible for the tortoises.