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Orach (Atriplex hortensis 'Aurora Mixed') |
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Aurora Mixed Orach Purchased - bc - 10/2021 "A delicious mix of radiant colors, all the more beautiful because the plants reach a nice size—very well suited to edible landscaping beds. Colors include red, gold, green, pink, carmine, and pure purple. Who says greens have to be green? This Frank Morton/Wild Garden Seed original is just plain fun and tasty!" - Baker Creek Orach does well in any well-drained garden soil. Tolerant of both hot and cold weather, it is best planted early spring through midsummer. Sow seeds 1-2" apart, covering 1/4", in rows spaced 18-30" apart. Thin to 6-10" apart. A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun. Cast seeds directly in the garden or start seeds indoors 4 weeks before planting date. Prefers cool conditions during germination below 70 degrees. Lightly cover seed with 1/8" of soil; Allow 7-14 days to germinate. ... Plant grows to 48". |
May 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat ) May 26, 2022: Plant emerged March 11, 2024: Seeds sown (Outdoors.) |
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Chinese Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra 'Yod Fah') |
Have Seeds BC Collected or purchased 2024 Biennials Fruits & Vegetables Brassicas Full Sun Part Shade |
BC - 2024 Tomatoes Galore Swap 2024 - TomatoNut95 Harvest young stems and leaves when the first flowers appear. Days to Harvest, 40-70. |
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Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Lilac') |
Have Seeds BC Collected or purchased 2024 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Full Sun Part Shade |
EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - gngrbluiz - 2021; Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds; excellent description here: https://www.rareseeds.com/pepp... NTS - Purchase @ MIG in the future. Maturity: 60-70 green, 75-80 purple. |
March 30, 2024: Miscellaneous Event (Placed in moist paper towel. 4 because none of the previous 8 germinated.) April 5, 2024: Plant emerged (1 out of 12 so far.) |
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Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Black Magic') |
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BC-2024 Zones 9-11. |
April 7, 2024: Seeds sown (1) April 7, 2024: Seeds germinated (1) April 8, 2024: Miscellaneous Event (Placed into moist paper towel. (1)) April 23, 2024: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Something plucked them out of the pot.) |
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Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'North Georgia Candy Roaster') |
Have ***** Seeds BC OP Collected or purchased 2024 Collected or purchased 2023 Annuals Fruits & Vegetables Cucurbits Winter Squash Full Sun Sow Indoors Under Lights |
From A.S. Detroit Michigan 1-2021 BC-2024 Punky ate these gone. Had to order more. 95-100 days to maturity |
May 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat) May 25, 2022: Plant emerged September 17, 2022: Harvested April 4, 2024: Miscellaneous Event (Placed in a moist paper towel on heat. (6)) April 7, 2024: Seeds sown (6) April 7, 2024: Seeds germinated (All 6 germinated.) April 9, 2024: Plant emerged (All 6.) |
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Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus 'Koral') |
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Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum 'Rose Red') |
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Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum 'Takane Ruby') |
Have Seeds BC Collected or purchased 2024 Full Sun |
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Common Fig (Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy') |
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BC-2024 This Cold Proof Chicago Hardy Fig Tree is the package deal when it comes to fruiting fig trees! The ripe fruit is medium-sized figs with dark mahogany color on the outside and deep purple inside, the same as Brown Turkey. The lobed leaves have an oblong shape compared to other fig tree leaves. They will die back in winter and this is totally normal. Once the weather warms up, the green leaves will flush out and resume growth in spring. They are easy-to-grow cold-hardy fruit trees and can produce over 100 pints of fig fruit during the growing season. The delicious figs are perfect eaten fresh, used in jams or jellies, or dehydrated for later use. Bears fruit in the first year of tree planting. This fast-growing fruit tree can grow up to 10-15 feet tall and 9-12 feet wide when planted in the ground. The Chicago fig grows well in containers as long as it is in full sun and in a pot with a drainage hole. Add loamy potting soil to your container and feed annually with a slow-release fertilizer. The perfect small tree for your patio! Chicago Hardy Fig care consists of growing your plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining soil. Keep well watered the first year of planting to establish a strong root system. The Chicago Cold Hardy Fig tree is drought tolerant once established. Grow this deciduous fig tree across the United States in USDA hardiness zones 5-10. It is cold hardy down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit and the roots are hardy down to even colder winters. An excellent choice for colder climates. Zones 5 to 10. |
April 15, 2024: Obtained plant (2) April 15, 2024: Potted up |
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Tennis Ball') |
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Yedikule') |
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BC-2024 The ancient 'greasy' lettuce of historic Constantinople, it is excellent for salads and grilling. Ancient variety that has been grown by urban farmers near modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, for the past 1,500 years. This variety has been cultivated for centuries in Istanbul's famous urban gardens, called Bostanlar. These ancient gardens are now threatened by urban sprawl; thankfully, there has been a resurgence of attention from local seed savers to keep this variety from going extinct. This variety has been recognized by the Ark of Taste as a beloved culinary symbol of the historic gardens. A romaine type with long leaves, a crisp center and white seeds. Locals report that the incredible flavor and tender leaves are so juicy and high in natural oils that there is no need for dressing. Thanks to Kate Jantz-Koprivnik for bringing this variety to our attention and for working so hard to grow us seeds. We are delighted to offer this culturally important and highly gourmet variety! 4-8 hours of Sun Sprouts in 7-10 Days Ideal Temperature: 60-80 Degrees F Seed Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 8" Frost Hardy: Yes Lactuca sativa 60 Days |
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Four o'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa 'Salmon Sunset') |
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BC-2024 | April 11, 2024: Miscellaneous Event (Placed in moist paper towel. (10)) April 13, 2024: Seeds germinated (All 10.) April 14, 2024: Potted up (10) |
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Bee's Friend (Phacelia tanacetifolia) |
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Victory Seeds 2023 Seeds of Change 2024 - Dad - 2024 A Borage family (Boraginaceae) annual wildflower native to the deserts of the Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico and now widely cultivated. It is grown as a drought-tolerant cover crop that brings in an array of pollinators. Its dense, shallow root system helps to improve soil structure. Can reach 4' tall. 60 days. |
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Billy Buttons (Pycnosorus globosus) |
Have Seeds BC OP Collected or purchased 2024 Collected or purchased 2023 Annuals Tender Perennials Flowers Full Sun Needs Light Sow Indoors Under Lights |
Chicagoland annual plant swap - S_Evans - 2022 P.A. Trenton NE - FnF Game - 2023 BC-2024 Sow Craspedia Globosa Drumstick seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost is expected. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and lightly cover with peat moss or sand. The flower seeds need light for germination. 110 Days Zones 8-11. |
May 15, 2022: Seeds sown (In greenhouse.) May 19, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Mountain Tea (Sideritis scardica) |
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Bonny Best') |
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BC-2024 Bonny Best is a strong indeterminate vine that grows to 122-183 cm (4-6') with a 50-61 cm (20-24") spread. Bonny Best produces firm round tomatoes in clusters of medium-sized 225 g (8 oz) deep red fruit that are uniform in size. It is an excellent old-fashioned tomato flavor to use for canning or slicing. Red 8 oz. Oblate Indeterminate 72 Days. |
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Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor 'Mennonite') |
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Pink Dandelion (Taraxacum pseudoroseum) |
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Ornamental Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') |
Have Seeds BC Collected or purchased 2024 Perennials Edibles Medicinal Smoke Tea Flowers Full Sun Direct Sow Winter Sow |
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