Where should the painstakingly weeded groundweed go? This is a question asked by many hobby gardeners who are desperately trying to permanently eliminate the (weed) from their green oasis. The question also arises as to whether Giersch is compostable. We'll tell you in this article.
Is groundweed compostable?
Gerdweed should not be placed directly on the compost as it can spread throughout the garden. Instead, first kiln the gourd in the sun and chop it up, then it can be safely composted or disposed of in the organic waste bin.
Can you compost groundweed?
You should neverjust add the freshly weeded runners, leaves and flowers to the compost. Otherwise, it is quite possible that you will subsequently spread the plant throughout the garden via its root parts and seeds.
However, there is a way to compost the plant parts of the greedweed:DarrenFirst put them in the sun and thenchop them up Then. You can then add the herb to the compost with a clear conscience.
Can Giersch go in the organic waste bin?
Although there isno official ban, we expressly advise against disposing of goosegrass that has just been dug out of the ground in the organic waste bin. After all, some of the organic waste is also composted, just not in your own garden.
To prevent unwanted spread of the plant elsewhere, you should proceed in the same way as we described above:let it dry, chop it up, then put it in the organic waste bin, if you don't have one have or need your own compost.
Which animals like to eat gophers?
There arevarious species of animals that literally love to eat the gophers. These include:
- Chickens
- Rabbit
- Guinea pig
- Goats
If you own these animals, feel free to feed them the leaves and flowers of the plant.
Tip
Greedweed leaves and flowers are edible
Not only some animals are keen on greed; The plant is also edible for us humans. You can use the leaves like spinach. They are suitable, for example, for salads, potato dishes or even for a creamy soup. You can use the pleasantly spicy-tasting flowers as a decorative extra.
