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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Early Moonbeam') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Melons Full Sun Sown 2023 |
RwS 2022 This is a yellow-fleshed, "icebox" sized watermelon that grows to 5-8 lbs. This variety was bred for northern growers by genius plant breeder Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds in Oregon. He bred Early Moonbeam by dehybridizing Yellow Doll Hybrid watermelon, maintaining sweetness and earliness. A good choice for gardeners trying to maximize their space, Early Moonbeam sets fruit on shorter, highly productive vines. Rind is thin, mostly a light green color interspersed with dark green stripes. 75-80 days |
May 16, 2023: Seeds sown (2 c of 3) June 6, 2023: Transplanted (2 mounds Into Arch Garden.) |
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Coffee (Coffea arabica) |
Have Plant Seeds MIg Collected or purchased 2022 Collected or purchased 2021 Tender Perennials Houseplants Trees & Shrubs Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2024 Plants Successfully Growing |
N.S. UK 2021 - Unsuccessful From MIG - 2022 - Unsuccessful Purchased 7 - GreenDazeExotics 2022 - Not looking well. Separated & transplanted into better soil (orchid soil mixed with potting soil compost) & set outside in partial shade. Lost the 2 smallest plants but the remaining 5 look healthy & happy & are showing new growth. |
February 28, 2021: Seeds sown (10 Seeds sown indoors under lights after a 24 hour soak.) February 25, 2022: Seeds sown (6 seeds. Soaked for 24 hours & placed in vermiculite on heat mat.) March 4, 2022: Obtained plant (Looked great upon arrival.) March 24, 2022: Transplanted (Transplanted to a larger pot because roots were starting to come out the bottom of the pot causing it to lose a couple leaves. Potting soil stated that it has 6 months of fertilizer in it.) April 24, 2024: Seeds germinated (One of 2.) April 29, 2024: Seeds germinated (The second seed germinated.) |
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Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Lemonade') |
Have Seeds OP Collected or purchased 2024 Collected or purchased 2022 Annuals Flowers Full Sun |
W.H. Cummings GA - 12/27/2022 EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - Hortaholic -2024 Burpee Allow 75-90 days for flowers to reach maturity. Cosmos can be cut when petals start to unfurl. Seeds can also be started indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before the last frost date and transplanted out when danger of frost has passed. |
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Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus Sensation Mix) |
Have Seeds OP Collected or purchased 2024 Collected or purchased 2022 Collected or purchased 2020 Annuals Flowers Full Sun |
From R. PA 9-2020 American Seed 2022 Seeds of Change 2024 - Dad - 2024 85 days. |
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Melon (Cucumis melo 'Kazakh') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Melons Full Sun Sown 2023 |
From MIG - 2022 91 to 100 days |
May 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat) May 25, 2022: Plant emerged May 16, 2023: Seeds sown (2 c of 3) May 23, 2023: Plant emerged June 6, 2023: Transplanted (1 mound Into Arch Garden.) |
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Armenian Cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus) |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2023 Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Melons Vines Sown 2023 |
fm2022 M.A. Yuma, AZ - 2023 70 days |
June 26, 2023: Transplanted (2 mounds into Arch Garden.) |
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Cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus 'Armenian Yard Long') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Melons Plants Successfully Growing |
MIG 2022 60-70 Days |
May 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat ) May 29, 2022: Plant emerged June 13, 2023: Plant emerged June 17, 2023: Seeds sown (Into Garden One ) |
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Kiwano (Cucumis metuliferus) |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Melons |
From MIG - 2022 60 days |
May 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat) May 25, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Cornichon Vert de Massy') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Full Sun Sown 2023 Plants Successfully Growing |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - Phytocraft - Loads of tiny 1-2" spiny cukes for cornichon pickles. Collected 2022. This is the classic cornichon cuke beloved in France to accompany pâtés and cold meats or for inclusion in Sauce Gribiche. Ideally pick at no more than 2 inches and process in small batches for enjoyment throughout the year. Seven plants are adequate to supply a family, but they will need support. In Switzerland cornichons are an indispensable accompaniment to raclette. Days To Maturity: 56-60 days. |
May 16, 2023: Seeds sown (2 c of 3) May 22, 2023: Plant emerged June 6, 2023: Transplanted (2 mounds into the Arch Garden.) |
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Improved White Spine') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Full Sun Sown 2023 Plants Successfully Growing |
Days to Maturity: 55-65 | May 3, 2022: Seeds sown May 6, 2022: Plant emerged May 16, 2023: Seeds sown (2 c of 3) May 22, 2023: Plant emerged June 6, 2023: Transplanted (2 mounds into the Arch Garden.) |
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Little Potato') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Vines |
MI2022 70 days |
May 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat) May 25, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Picklebush') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Cucumbers Sow Indoors Under Lights |
Purchased plants 2020 - Killed by bugs. Purchased b 2022 52 days |
May 3, 2022: Seeds sown May 6, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Delicata') |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Fruits & Vegetables Winter Squash |
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| Dahlia 'Rainbow' |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Flowers Full Sun |
Rainbow Mix - American Seed 2022 | ||
| Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Jeanne Dionne') |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Perennials Flowers Stratify |
Mig 2022 Jeanne Dionne Dianthus is one of the fullest carnation varieties on the market! Breathtaking white ruffles grow on grey-green stems. This old-fashioned variety of carnations has a strong, clove-like fragrance that will outshine any store-bought variety. Stems grow up to 24" long and have an extremely long vase life once cut. Each spray, or stem cluster, has multiple flower heads. The ideal cut flower, with a color option for any arrangement. 130-140 days. Zones 5-10. |
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Dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Ripple Raspberry') |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Flowers Sow Indoors Under Lights Winter Sow |
Raspberry Ripple Anne Texas 2023 Zones 6-10. |
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Yam (Dioscorea nipponica) |
Have Plant Seeds OP Collected or purchased 2022 Collected or purchased 2021 Perennials Tender Perennials Edibles Medicinal Fruits & Vegetables Vines Sown 2023 Plants Successfully Growing |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - Phytocraft - 2021 also known as Shan Yao, one of the true Yams and it is very good food. I would grow it, it also is a medicinal and the flavor is very nice. I first found out about this yam from a Japanese family that lived across the street from me in California. He and I exchanged a lot of methods and techniques over a 4 year period (I even worked at his nursery for a year). Remember the leaves oppose directly across from each other on the edible species of true yams. Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves. Can take 3 to 5 years from seed to harvest. Zones 5 -12. |
April 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown after 24-hour soak.) April 25, 2023 - April 30, 2023: Plant emerged (1 seedling has emerged. 7 seedlings total have emerged.) May 16, 2023: Seeds sown (1) |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Tarahumara') |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Annuals Edibles Flowers Full Sun Sown 2023 |
RwS 2022 Heirloom over 300 years old. Seed Savers Exchange - A well-adapted introduction, most likely of Canadian Mennonite origin, later adopted by the Tarahumara tribe. Solid gold flowers are 8-10" in diameter. Primarily ivory-colored edible seeds with an occasional striped seed. Tolerant of poor conditions. Plants grow 6-9' tall. Annual, 80 days. |
May 16, 2023: Seeds sown (7) May 22, 2023: Plant emerged (All sprouted.) June 3, 2023: Transplanted (4 Into Garden One ) June 6, 2023: Transplanted (2 Into Garden One & one into the Arch Garden.) |
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Heliconia |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Flowers Tropicals |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - GardenQuilts - Yellow Flowers, collected from flowers in front of Mortons' Steakhouse They prefer a spot with partial sun or shade. Some heliconias, like lobster claw, can tolerate full sun. One non-negotiable is fertile, moist soil. Zones 10B-11. |
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Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Biennials Edibles Flowers Plants Successfully Growing |
M.C. SSS Game extra - 2023 Invasive species native to Eurasia. |
May 17, 2022: Bloomed May 16, 2023: Bloomed |
