I agree diligent weeding is an important step in maintaining the health and productivity of your farm. You make an excellent point that rushing through the weeding process or skipping steps can lead to disastrous consequences for your farm. Just like my agricultural teacher use to tell us, weeds not only compete with your crops for nutrients and water, but they can also harbor pests and diseases that can quickly spread and devastate your entire operation.
I loved how you allowed certain weeds to grow so you are able to capture and recycle nutrients that would otherwise be lost, ultimately improving the overall fertility of your soil.