Case Details
Plant/weed ID
Submitted by Kerri Ison on 9/22/2009
Plant is growing on top of soil in one of two raised vegetable garden beds 4"x20' and has been an ongoing issue for 3 years. Extremely shallow rooted. Live in heavily wooded area and gardens receive only morning sun. Rotates vegetables on a yearly basis. Uses no lime, pesticides or herbicides but uses Miracle Gro and fertilizes w/dead fish and algae from pond. Doesn't seem to affect vegetable grow or production. Is afraid is taking nutrients away from produce. Please ID and suggest control.
Reply by Mark Renz on 9/22/2009
This is a bryophyte, likely a liverwort species. Common in wet areas. I doubt it is affecting production much, and suggest trying to limit moisture if possible to the area as this is a requirement for their growth. Mulching would probably also reduce populations some.
Mark
