Comments on: Unearthing the Enigma: Japanese Knotweed’s Unstoppable March

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:52:08 +0000

In reply to Samuel Watterson. I agree. If it can dealt with in a non-chemical manner that's got to be a good idea. Grub's up!

By: Samuel Watterson

Samuel Watterson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:25:37 +0000

It’s edible! It’s here, so eat it perhaps we should use the natural/wild resources available, it’s far more damaging way we have wiped out and poisoned the ground for highly altered wheat amongst other crops

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:40:21 +0000

Unless you are eating the entire plant,roots and all, eating just some of the stems or leaves will not solve any part of the problem with this invasive species. Eating silver or bighead carp will not stop the remaining fish from repopulate what was removed.

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:25:28 +0000

In reply to John Novak. John, this is such a good suggestion. Thankyou. I didnt now it was edible. This is an innovative way to deal with invasives, I love it

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:20:37 +0000

In reply to Marialena Sarris. Thats such a good solution, eatit into submission! Thanks for the link to the recipes!

By: Marialena Sarris

Marialena Sarris — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 02:16:17 +0000

Hi Lizzie.
John Novak is right. Japanese knotweed is edible and that is the reason why it can’t invade Asian yards.
It is like bamboo that is equally invasive if it is left on its own, but it has a load of uses as it can be used in construction, for making paper and fabrics, furniture, food, making baskets, as a fuel etc.

Here are some random recipes with Japanese knotweed.
https://foragerchef.com/japanese-knotweed/
I think that trying to control it with chemical or other methods is just the wrong and “amateurish” approach.

By: John Novak

John Novak — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:29:58 +0000

I have a small patch of Japanese knotweed in my Michigan yard. You can eat this plant. There are plenty of online articles describing harvesting and preparation of the plant. It is similar to the Asian silver carp in the U.S. Invasive but good to eat. Infant, the fish is being harvested, frozen and exported to China where it is a delicacy. Maybe put knotweed on the menu.

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:13:52 +0000

In reply to Beth Carroll.

Hi Beth

Lovely to hear from you! I’m waiting for them to kick “start” on the editing process, it seems that doing a book is an even longer gestation than having a child! But I’m guessing that since they’ve already paid for it, at some point they’ll get round to publishing it. I’ll keep everyone posted when they do. Ah the world of publishing….

By: Beth Carroll

Beth Carroll — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:03:17 +0000

Thank you for a most informative article. Have not seen it here in NC, USA but will keep my eye out for it.

How is the books coming? I am so looking forward to it.