It matures quickly and can be harvested multiple times in one season—ideal for gardeners who want fast returns.
Cut pigweed plants make excellent green manure or compost material, contributing nutrients and organic matter to your soil.
8. Low Maintenance
Pigweed is remarkably resilient and pest-resistant, making it easy to grow without the need for chemicals or constant care.
9. Great for Chickens and Livestock
Both the leaves and seeds can be fed to chickens, rabbits, goats, or pigs, providing a natural, nutritious feed.
10. Supports Pollinators
Its small, clustered flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, which help with pollination and pest control.
11. Edible at All Stages
12. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Pigweed is traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat inflammation-related conditions like arthritis and digestive upset.Continue reading…
