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Straggler

Straggler: A plant that grows sparsely or irregularly, often behind the main growth or outside the intended area.

Think of stragglers as the late bloomers who didn’t quite get the memo about where and when to grow. They’re like the last kids picked for the team or the weeds that pop up in the cracks of your patio. Imagine a lone tomato plant in the back corner of your garden or a few stray seedlings popping up in your flower bed.

In a home garden, stragglers can be a bit of a nuisance, especially if they’re weeds competing with your cultivated plants. But sometimes, they can also be a pleasant surprise, like a volunteer tomato plant that pops up from a dropped seed. You might choose to leave them be, or you might decide to relocate them to a more suitable spot. It’s all about assessing whether they’re a welcome addition or a potential problem.

Ultimately, stragglers remind us that nature has its own plans. They’re a testament to plants’ resilience and ability to find a way to grow, even in unexpected places. And sometimes, those unexpected places can yield some surprisingly good results.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as health, wellness or nutrition advice. Please see our full disclaimers here.

 

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Written by:
Kevin Mansoor
Published on:
March 9, 2025

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