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Weekly Gardening Thread – 2009 Vol.8 – July 03
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| Red_Devil 232
Posted on 07/03/2009 4:00:47 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232
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To: MaxMax
Wow! What a beautiful flower for an okra plant! I will have to try growing okra next season.
How do you roast them?
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posted on
07/08/2009 5:36:13 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: MaxMax
182
posted on
07/08/2009 5:45:11 PM PDT
by
CH3CN
To: Red_Devil 232; CH3CN; gorush
How do you roast them? I just throw them over the coals when I'm grilling, it makes them really
sweet and not quite as slimy "for those who don't like the slime". Also a nice addition to Ka-Bobs
Plant at least 12-14 Okra for a decent supply up until frost time.
You can plant them closer also.
Those tulips are cool.
183
posted on
07/08/2009 5:55:31 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
To: Red_Devil 232; CH3CN; gorush
Oh, you can pick the flowers every morning and place them in a glass of water
to add to salads. The flowers are really good, silky texture and
no wild flavors, they're very mild.
184
posted on
07/08/2009 6:15:59 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
To: MaxMax
Er, pick the petals not the flowers.
185
posted on
07/08/2009 6:17:02 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
To: abner
It’s looking more and more like an heirloom mater. Anybody’s guess as to which one.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Nut grass as a bio fuel?! LOL I’ll be able to share the wealth—with the whole world!
To: Red_Devil 232; MtnClimber
That seed saving method is pretty much the way I do it.
Just a few suggestions. Smooth out the seed gel with your
fingers after it is in the container. This will help it
mix easier with the added water.
When adding water, start by adding tablespoons at a time.
The article claimed up to a cup. That's’ a lot unless
you've cut up MANY toms of the same variety.
It may take 3-8 days for the mold to completely cover
the container surface-depending on temperature conditions
After rinsing the seeds clean, I DO USE a paper towel to
soak up additional water. I then place a sheet of wax
paper on a paper plate so the seeds won't dry and stick
to the plate.
Don't forget to write the variety name and date on the
plate. It should take about 7 days to two weeks for the
seeds to totally dry out. Gage it by humidity conditions.
When wet, the seeds will clump together. As they are
drying, i use a small pen knife to separate the seeds
so they will dry faster and more evenly.
High shelves are usually the safest place to store the
seeds during the drying process.
JJ61
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posted on
07/08/2009 8:05:38 PM PDT
by
JerseyJohn61
(Better Late Than Never.......sometimes over lapping is worth the effort....)
To: JerseyJohn61
JJ61, Thanks for the tips! I was just wondering what your favorite variety of heirloom tomato is?
189
posted on
07/09/2009 8:59:32 AM PDT
by
MtnClimber
(Bernard Madoff's ponzi scheme looks remarkably similar to the way Social Security works)
To: MtnClimber
I need to brake out my list and do some thinking on rankings and ratings. I’ll get back to you soon MC
JJ61
190
posted on
07/09/2009 6:57:24 PM PDT
by
JerseyJohn61
(Better Late Than Never.......sometimes over lapping is worth the effort....)
To: JerseyJohn61
The Cherokee Purple looks interesting. How do you like it?
191
posted on
07/10/2009 7:21:57 AM PDT
by
MtnClimber
(Bernard Madoff's ponzi scheme looks remarkably similar to the way Social Security works)
To: MtnClimber
Cherokee Purple is amazing. It is often categorized as a
a Black instead of a Purple(Purples are actually DEEP
PINKS). CPs are unusually colored. Grayish, dusky Rose
to brickish Red. Often with green shoulders.
A truly reliable variety. Dependable sprouters, growers
and good producers. A rich, complex flavor that often
becomes a favorite.
There is a sub variety, Cherokee Chocolate(brownish red),
that also gets rave reviews.
I've grown CP every years since ‘05, and despite needing
new space for new varieties, it always finds its way on
my final grow list.
The Cherokee PEOPLE have been growing this variety in the
southeast since before 1900. Craig Lehoullier introduced
this variety to the public after having been given a few
seeds some years back. It has become one of the most
listed in heirloom catalogs.
JJ61
192
posted on
07/10/2009 8:53:42 PM PDT
by
JerseyJohn61
(Better Late Than Never.......sometimes over lapping is worth the effort....)
To: gardengirl
It’s working! The plants are turning green again. However, think I will make another very small application of the epsom salts and potash, next week. By small, I mean about 1/4 teaspoon each. Many thanks for the advice.
193
posted on
07/11/2009 12:56:15 PM PDT
by
tob2
(I would rather have a nuclear power plant in my backyard than Gitmo detainees.)
To: tob2
I am so glad! Often, what works in one place is a disaster in another. I’m happy that I didn’t kill your plants with kindness! LOL
Epsom salt you can mix a tablespoon to a gallon of water, once a week. Be very careful with the potash.
To: Red_Devil 232
The Yellow Squash is more yellow than any I've ever seen
My first Tobacco Flower
Tobacco Row
195
posted on
07/12/2009 2:46:42 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
To: MaxMax
Beautiful! The color on that squash is great!
What do you do with the tobacco - I mean, is it for a pipe or cigarettes?
196
posted on
07/12/2009 4:21:30 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: Red_Devil 232
Cigs for the next year. I refuse to pay uncle sam the taxes when I can grow my own.
I'll make some snuff and a few cigars but overall it's for Cigs. I should save over 1.3k for the year.
197
posted on
07/12/2009 4:52:21 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
To: MaxMax
Er, make that about $2100 saved for the next year.
198
posted on
07/12/2009 4:55:29 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
To: MaxMax
How many Cigs will your crop make?
199
posted on
07/12/2009 5:02:48 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: Red_Devil 232
The current crop should produce about 18 cartons of Cigs, but I have 30 more
seedlings to put into bags for a late harvest. The plants I'm raising
are said to produce 1-3lbs per plant, and yea they are heavy plants.
This is my first year growing so I'll have to look at my notes at the end of
the growing cycle to be accurate. And those tobacco Worms are addicted
to my plants already. At least I know where they are, and not eating up the
rest of the garden.
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posted on
07/12/2009 6:03:38 PM PDT
by
MaxMax
(America's population is 304-Million. Obama must punish America for the other 4.7 Billion)
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