Hydroponics for growing weed (actual weeds!)
In this episode Dr. Sharp explores the unusual topic of growing weeds — specifically black grass — using hydroponics.
Key Points:
Why Grow Black Grass?
Black grass is the #1 arable weed in the UK, especially harmful to cereal crops like wheat and barley.
It’s resistant to herbicides and there are no GM crops in the UK to help control it.
Public is unaware of its impact because it doesn't affect home gardens — unlike more well-known weeds like Japanese knotweed.
Eutrema’s Approach:
Dr. Sharp’s company, Eutrema, is developing biological control methods using naturally occurring mildew and rust…
The skinny
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