Wednesday 25 March 2015

Can I compost Giant Hogweed?




Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a very large
perennial plant that towers over a grown person, reaching up to
5 m (16 ft) in height. Giant Hogweed is a public safety hazard
due to its caustic sap.

CAUTION : - Giant Hogweed can be a serious health hazard for humans. Its clear, watery sap contains toxins that can cause severe dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). You can get severe burns if you get the sap on your skin.

For this reason we would not recommend trying to compost this plant.   Of course its a natural product so it will rot - but why take the risk? It is best left well alone, do not even try to control or burn it, this is a professional job for a professional contractor.

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