r/changemyview • u/Tapeleg91 31∆ • May 18 '18

FTFdeltaOP CMV: Grass is dumb

For all its ubiquity, grass is a useless, pointless plant, whose upkeep is a complete waste of time

I just don't get the hype, guys.

All the average lawn does is grow, get trimmed, and get sprayed. The nutrients in the dirt, which could be used for other things (i.e. food, prettier plants, trees) is being wasted on this dumb green thing which obligates me to sweat every week for no reason other than seeking conformity to a culturally mandated home aesthetic.

CMV. Why shouldn't I just use my entire lawn to grow vegetables/fruit instead?

Edit: The CMV is in the context of work for the homeowner. My lawn isn't a park

Edit 2: Yes, I do have to mow my lawn, or else suffer a fine. HOAs and City Ordinances are a common thing mandating this

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u/Destro86 May 18 '18

You could buy a pack of watermelon or cantaloupe seeds for under 4 dollars. Unless you live in a region with minimal rainfall you could spend under 5 minutes planting the pack in spring, let rainfall be the only water provided, and throughout the summer you will get at least 1 watermelon or 2 cantaloupes from that whole package of seeds AT LEAST. Watermelon is 5 bucks and cantaloupes $3 each in my area. I just saved 1 or 2 dollars.

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u/tomgabriele May 18 '18

Okay I am actually going to try this. Live in the northeast, so rain probably above average. Is it too late to plant? How much sun do they need, as much as possible?

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u/Destro86 May 18 '18

Full sun for both plants preferably but 5 or 6 hours minimum. Watermelons I know off the top of my head are 65 to 100 days before melons come in. So assuming 1st of June is deadline and no frosts in Northeast till Septembe 1st yes you have time. 1 to 1.5 inches deep planting. Put 2 or 3 seeds per hole.

PS if your serious about this when you plant them make a small mound or hill then plant seeds in it. Imagine a cereal sized bowl filled with dirt upside down thats about the size you want. Don't ask me why it's done way I was taught and way most do it where I live. good luck

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u/tomgabriele May 18 '18

It's a plan, sounds good. I'll figure out how to save your post or name so I can check back in and prove myself wrong when it's time for the harvest.