Question From:
John Brooks in Callala Bay, Callala Bay NSW
Nature of problem:
I have this plant that came up in my veggie patch and have no idea what it is. So I’m not sure if to leave it or rip it out.
Type of Plant (if known):
Not known
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
None
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Mushroom compost and garden mix soil
How often do you water the plant:
Daily
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6-8
What type of plant is it:
See photo. The plant also has a very strong smell.
How long since you planted it:
It came up about 8 weeks ago
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Raised garden bed.
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
Upload photo if available:
image.jpeg
Other Comments:
At this stage I’d like to know what the plant is so I can decide if it’s worth keeping or not.
Answer: Hi John, Growing in a vegie garden, it could be an eggplant, but it looks much more like a thorn apple, which is a poisonous weed. Don
