Many times when I buy chili starts there is another plant growing right next to the chili. Usually, it dies shortly after replanting my start. This year, it is still growing. Last year it was with my Thai chilies, this year with pimentos.
I can provide a picture if necessary.
But I am hoping before going through the trouble someone will know what this is. I'm guessing an expert here with know, since it seems to be really common.
I find it odd that most chili starts I have purchased have had a second plant growing next to it.
Any idea?
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posted this in a couple different places looking for a response. Why is there often a second plant in chili starts I buy from the store? Plants like this are always in my starts. Usually they die, this year it kept growing so I removed it to grow it on its own to see what happens.
What do you think it is?
posted this in a couple different places looking for a response. Why is there often a second plant in chili starts I buy from the store? Plants like this are always in my starts. Usually they die, this year it kept growing so I removed it to grow it on its own to see what happens.
What do you think it is?
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I think it looks like a polygonum of some sort, it could be a weed, but I did find a culinary look alike — Vietnamese coriander/cilantro. Does it have an aroma? I don’t have experience with this herb. maybe @imafan does? Or possibly @pepperhead?
This place had a photo that looked similar to your plant.
https://www.morningsunherbfarm.com/prod ... coriander/
I think it looks like a polygonum of some sort, it could be a weed, but I did find a culinary look alike — Vietnamese coriander/cilantro. Does it have an aroma? I don’t have experience with this herb. maybe @imafan does? Or possibly @pepperhead?
This place had a photo that looked similar to your plant.
https://www.morningsunherbfarm.com/prod ... coriander/
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So, like I said before, my impression so far is that it’s a polygonum of some sort. Since you said there’s no aroma/fragrance (presumably just “green” smell) it’s likely to be a smartweed or knotweed.
Here are a couple of links that have pretty good ID indicators — let us know what you think
Increasing Your Knowledge About Smartweeds (Polygonaceae Family)
https://bulletin.ipm.illinois.edu/pastpest/articles/200106k.html
Smartweed: Nature’s Pepper and Pharmacy - Eat The Weeds and other things, too
https://www.eattheweeds.com/smartweed-n ... -pharmacy/
Here are a couple of links that have pretty good ID indicators — let us know what you think
Increasing Your Knowledge About Smartweeds (Polygonaceae Family)
https://bulletin.ipm.illinois.edu/pastpest/articles/200106k.html
Smartweed: Nature’s Pepper and Pharmacy - Eat The Weeds and other things, too
https://www.eattheweeds.com/smartweed-n ... -pharmacy/