VETCH
By Doctorbob1
20 Apr, 2010
6 likes
Nitrogenous nodules on a leguminous plant. The tiny white nodules are a tolerant parasite living in the roots making the nodules which are full of nitrogen. Should they be on your peas they will help in the growth of the plant.
Comments on this photo
Interesting shot. I like to put peas and beans in containers so I can mix it all up each spring and refresh the nitrogen this way. Had a hard time getting past the vetch. It is a horrible noxious weed here.
20 Apr, 2010
Thanks Greenthumb, I agree vetch is a thug weed.
I see you live in Fairbanks, home of Ice Road Truckers?
21 Apr, 2010
That is true. This is the pot. All highway to the north slope refineries.
21 Apr, 2010
Pictures by doctorbob1
22 of 35
What else?
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
28 Oct, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
14 Aug, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
23 Mar, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
31 Jan, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
14 Oct, 2008 -
Gardening with friends since
4 Apr, 2008
Fascinating :o)
20 Apr, 2010