Weeds Questions

[Len B]

I have an abundance of a couple new weeds in the yard this year and not sure if I should avoid mixing them in with the sulcata food. Any help will be appreciated.and this.These are growing in the Northern Neck of Virginia.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hey Len…..we have a ton of all of these “weeds” as well. Those with the seed spikes spread like crazy…..

Let me find the names….

 

[Maro2Bear]

That top one with all of the spikes.. Im pretty sure it is Pasture Spikesedge

Green Kyllinga | University of Maryland Extension

Identify and manage green kyllinga weeds.

extension.umd.edu

And, I’m pretty sure the other one is Pigweed

Pigweed | University of Maryland Extension

Identification and control of pigweed.

extension.umd.edu

And….ive seen our Sully nibble on all of these but not devour any of it.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Fun fact on pigweed

can produce up to 117,000 seeds per plant !

 

[Len B]

That top one with all of the spikes.. Im pretty sure it is Pasture Spikesedge

Green Kyllinga | University of Maryland Extension

Identify and manage green kyllinga weeds.

extension.umd.edu

And, I’m pretty sure the other one is Pigweed

Pigweed | University of Maryland Extension

Identification and control of pigweed.

extension.umd.edu

And….ive seen our Sully nibble on all of these but not devour any of it.

Thanks Mark, I couldn't find anything harmful about either one, except being invasive and hard to get rid of.