Urban forager Becky Lerner of www.FirstWays.com introduces you to the common weed known as yellow dock (rumex crispus) and explains how to identify it, what parts to eat and what it does.
Great video. You have done an excellent job in describing the plant, and you have a warm personality. I look forward to seeing more wild edible plant videos from you. Thanks
We love your video, please make more. There are a great many folks out there who would like a little more interaction than is possible with a book. We use books, videos and the local extension agent to identify plants, although, he is having a time getting used to our not wanting him to tell us how to KILL everything in the garden and yard we didn't plant. The dog is a good teaching aid, we have a goat by that name. Keep up the good work and thanks from all of us at Indian Country Farms.
Becky, good info and demonstration. One observation, however. This is actually Rumex obtusifolius (yellow dock or bitter dock). Rumex crispus (curled dock) has leaves with very wavy edges.
Becky: Thank you. My dog is super alergic to "yellow dock" and I had no idea what it was. You did me a big favor. Good info, terrific presentation. I think I can now id it.
Noticed you commented on docks oxalic acid content. Oxalic acid binds to minerals like calcium and renders then inabsorbable. So you have to be a bit careful there as you don't want to end up deficient. A good herb though. When I was young I made a poultice of dock weed to treat an ulcer on my mothers leg that wouldn't heal, even with antibiotic ointments. The dock did the job!
Great video. You have done an excellent job in describing the plant, and you have a warm personality. I look forward to seeing more wild edible plant videos from you. Thanks
tom777jones 5 months ago
We love your video, please make more. There are a great many folks out there who would like a little more interaction than is possible with a book. We use books, videos and the local extension agent to identify plants, although, he is having a time getting used to our not wanting him to tell us how to KILL everything in the garden and yard we didn't plant. The dog is a good teaching aid, we have a goat by that name. Keep up the good work and thanks from all of us at Indian Country Farms.
MatthewCravatt 7 months ago
Becky, good info and demonstration. One observation, however. This is actually Rumex obtusifolius (yellow dock or bitter dock). Rumex crispus (curled dock) has leaves with very wavy edges.
IdentifyThatPlant 7 months ago
Becky: Thank you. My dog is super alergic to "yellow dock" and I had no idea what it was. You did me a big favor. Good info, terrific presentation. I think I can now id it.
Lil Miller
lillie9999 8 months ago
Noticed you commented on docks oxalic acid content. Oxalic acid binds to minerals like calcium and renders then inabsorbable. So you have to be a bit careful there as you don't want to end up deficient. A good herb though. When I was young I made a poultice of dock weed to treat an ulcer on my mothers leg that wouldn't heal, even with antibiotic ointments. The dock did the job!
Palabj 1 year ago
Well done! keep em coming!
Edzherenow99 1 year ago
Thanks, I'll keep my eyes open for them.
teresbestday 1 year ago