Plagued by knotweed? Eat it

Japanese knotweed is the scourge of gardeners: the alien invader with a reputation for spreading like wildfire though beds and borders, shattering concrete and even ruining your chances of getting a mortgage. Yet this supposed “superweed” lives a secret double life in its native Japan as itadori, a prized spring delicacy tasting like rhubarb that is sold in high-end supermarkets and fancy farmers’ markets.
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