Posted on 01/02/2015 1:27:52 PM PST by greeneyes
It was a joke son.
Ha ha SO WAS MINE!!!
That reminds me of a question I have: If you have a small space, and can’t use a whole packet of seeds, what’s the best way to try to save them - or CAN they be saved?
-JT
I am not an authority, because all that I do is tape the packet shut and put it in a pot on my kitchen counter. I’ve had seeds last for five years that way.
Will do :)
Also I have a pair of young cats, the thorns are probably what kept the limes from turning into cat toys, probably the principle behind the popularity of of the barberry bush with local small birds.
Tape the packet closed, write the date the you opened it on the envelope, and place it in a cool, dark, dry location. Helps seeds viability. The ave seed is viable for 2-3 years. Some can go 5+years, but the longer out you go, less seeds will sprout. Generally speaking.
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I have planted in the fall in the past, but last (this) year I planted both Fall & Spring. I lost some (as usual) of the Fall planted; but none of the Fall planted produced as well as the Spring planted.
I’ve also tried planting shallots in the Fall, and even with heavy mulching, lost anywhere from 80-100%. I Spring planted this year, and got a decent crop.
I was using varieties recommended for Fall planting in our Zone.
Fertilize it, and put a goat up there. LOL
Now I read that. I went out , and planted them..had to rake leaves, and dirt first. It was a wet endeavor.
Thanks to all for your responses. I actually have some taped-up seeds from previous years (at the moment, I’m only a ‘balcony/indoor’ gardener.) I will see if I can get them to sprout.
One of the neatest things I’ve grown on my balcony is “shell plant” or “snail plant” - Cochliasanthus caracalla. I first learned about it when I was studying things that Thomas Jefferson grew in his garden.
It did well enough on the balcony for me to appreciate it; but the friend to whom I gave the rest of the seed told me that it took over her back yard! (It’s a legume; but I’m not sure it’s edible. It makes a very pretty climb-y, vine-y thing, in a cottage garden - or on a balcony :-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochliasanthus
-JT
On the topic of seed cataligs, are any of the online sites decent?
In my experience, most seed companies who have websites, offer free mail-to-you catalogs, or digital versions of their catalongs which are online.
-JT
URGENT CAVEAT: Do NOT consider shell/snail/corkscrew plant edible, unless you do serious research. Apparently some versions of this plant, or some parts of it, are dangerous to eat.
But, it’s still a really pretty vine.
-JT
I’ll have to try a row or two of spring planted garlic.
Any particular varieties you recommend?
It’s hard to get garlic bulbs in the spring, although I’ve often thought that getting some organic stuff at the local supermarket would work.
My experience with hydroponics is; nice looking veggies but somewhat low on taste.
Happy new year!
It’s 84 here...will probably cool off though after sundown. :-)
That’s a great idea! I’ll run that by the Lady of this house. Have you been out of your Igloo this week?
Most all of the catalogs have websites some better then others. I get more information from a catalog but I’m old...
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