lay an egg nearly every day. most grains and seeds reach only a 9-15% protein and most of those are not something the average home gardener can grow and harvest in any sort of quantity – like wheat and oats. and grow without giving up any garden space. i read (haven’t tried) that it will grow in just an inch of water.
it’s an interesting plant because it’s so very easy to grow – even if you can’t grow other plants you will probably be able to grow this one! i haven’t read of – or experienced – any insects or diseases that bother it. heat and cold will slow it 