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Garlic (Allium sativum)
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Herbaceous layer
April 19, 2024: Plant emerged (Garlic sprouting in hugels and staple food garden)

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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
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Herbaceous layer
This year was my second attempt to grow these indoors. Last year was complete fail. This year I have 2 in pots that honestly don't look so great. November 30, 2023: Seeds germinated

Courtesy Outsidepride

Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis)
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Herbaceous layer
August 16, 2023: Obtained plant (Got seeds from seed packing party @ Land o Hand event)
February 1, 2024: Seeds sown (Seed sown along South facing garage. Disturbed the soil with hula hoe. seeded and covered with snow.)

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Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)
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Herbaceous layer
July 14, 2024: Bloomed (Discovered this plant naturalized in beds with raspberries)

Dill under grow lights

Dills (Anethum graveolens)
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Herbaceous layer
This year is my second attempt to start these indoors. Last year, 2022 was a fail. This year I have a bowl full of starts that are looking much better. I just hope they make it long enough to go in the ground in spring.

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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
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Herbaceous layer
October 3, 2023: Cuttings stuck (Started at base of hugel from cutting from Plant Land)

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Heartleaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia)
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Herbaceous layer
February 3, 2024: Bloomed (Discovered in bloom abundantly around yard. Indicates acidity? Medicinal.)

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Wormwood (Artemisia)
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Herbaceous layer
June 14, 2023: Plant emerged (Discovered this plant in garden.)

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Wild Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Knight')
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Herbaceous layer

Beets, #1vg, LHB p. 353, 57-2-1, "Latin name of beet".

Beets (Beta)
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Herbaceous layer
March 2, 2024: Obtained plant (Obtained seeds from Free the Seeds event. Var. unknown, simply says "red")
April 23, 2024: Seeds sown (Sewed seeds in stock tank.)

Young plants, 34 days after sowing seeds

Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra')
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Herbaceous layer
March 2, 2024: Obtained plant (Acquired one package of seed from Free the Seeds event.)

Courtesy Annie's Heirloom Seeds

Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla 'Golden Sunrise')
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Herbaceous layer
March 2, 2024: Obtained plant (Acquired seed from Free the Seeds event)

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Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla 'Ruby Red')
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Herbaceous layer

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Siberian Kale (Brassica napus 'Red Russian')
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Herbaceous layer
Had trouble with flea beetles in 2023

In the neighborhood

Brassica oleracea
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Herbaceous layer
Poor performance with this plant in 2023. Early bolting and flea beetles. March 5, 2024: Seeds sown (Sowed 2 6 packs. Seeds from Free the Seeds event)

Courtesy Harris Seeds

Romanesco (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Veronica')
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Herbaceous layer
March 5, 2024: Seeds sown (seeded 2 six packs. Seed from last season. Mix of Romanesco and Rapini)
March 15, 2024: Seeds germinated (9 have sprouted.)

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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre')
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Herbaceous layer
March 5, 2024: Seeds sown (Sowed 2 6 packs. Seed from Free the Seeds event.)
March 16, 2024: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (2 seeds marginally sprouted and died. Try again in sterile soil.)
April 7, 2024: Seeds sown

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Field Mustard (Brassica rapa)
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Herbaceous layer
Poor performance with this plant in 2023. Early bolting and flea beetles. March 25, 2024: Potted up

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Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
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Herbaceous layer
Direct seeded these 6/05/23 into hugels for fabulous effect and performance. Failed to note variety. June 5, 2023: Seeds sown
July 2, 2023: Bloomed (fabulous color and insect attraction.)

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Calendula (Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty')
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Herbaceous layer
December 30, 2023: Obtained plant (Obtained seeds from plant land)

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