Nutgrass

Long ago and far away I planted a bed of "Garden Almonds". I was pleased with
the glossy leaves that came from the tiny tubers, and looked forward to the
harvest.

One day, though, the suddenly disappeared. Seems my mother had decided to help
with the weeding because she saw nutgrass in my garden. Sure enough, garden
almonds are slightly domesticated nutgrass.

It also grew in the yard, but never took over. The hard clay soil doesn't suit
it. 

I also found it growing in sandy soil by a beach -- very much larger, and the
"nuts" are easier to dig. And as tasty.

So, if nut sedge is a problem, try growing it deliberately. 

Karl King
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