kudzu

Gesundheit.

Kudzu is a very _bad_ idea.

It's invasive and nearly impossible to kill. Because of its density, it destroys nearly every plant in its path -- including trees -- damaging the local ecosystem in ways that would take decades to restore.

--Nan

Anyone in the South would call this crazy. Zudzu grows exceptionally fast, covers street signs, covers homes, and shades/kills trees and bushes. You might consider some other ground cover. Pachysandra should grow well. Other options include grass, lily of the valley,vinca, and a variety of vines. Not sure if kudzu would grow well in Michigan. If it did, you'd regret ever planting it. Roundup does not stop kudzu. BTW, we have zudzu festivals here. It is edible.

thanks for the offer!

i will heed everyone's warning and RETHINK this whole thing! thanks!

"readandpostrosie" wrote in news:4Kihg.19073$ snipped-for-privacy@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com:

since it's listed as an illegal invasive foreign species, i doubt you *will* find anyplace reputable that will sell you kudzu plants or seed. lee

What's it taste like? (Just curious, hoping the answer is fiddlehead ferns.)

viv

Try investigating Crown Vetch. You could also try contacting the local MSU Extension office for your county and see what they would suggest. If you're on the Michigan side of the lake see:

Vivian oh please,there are some things they eat up North that would make me puck. Cows eat it but it takes two years for them to kill it and it grows to fast. Drink Milk? Here are some recipes for ya'll. :)

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Maybe so, but it is still commonly planted as a soil stabilizer. Even by our local government agencies. I suspect if you look around you will still find it being used as such in your area too (shrug).

Here Roy Hauer caught in the act..........................

From: Koi-Lo aka Roy Hauer Message-ID: Newsgroups: rec.ponds,alt.religion.jehovahs-witn Subject: Re: we call the difficult bandage Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2006 02:32:23 GMT X-No-Archive: Yes User-Agent: HipCrimes NewsAgent (Roy) Organization: Usenet Zone