Hey there, I am interested in black poppy seeds if you have. Please check my list - If I don't have what you are seeking please let me know what you would like in trade. Danny

HI Paula, I have both the black velvet and the Phantom. The one pictured on the site you provided is Phantom and so far I have not seen a single seed on it, so Kay is most likely correct. On the other hand I have been collecting seeds from the Black Velvet , I am not sure if the seed will come close to the mama plant. I have Hurrah coral flare and I was told it was steril and if it did sprout at all it would not look like the origial and so far it looks just like mom. Paula, I know you responded to my post for swap but my son went back in the hospital and I had to cancell. I did do a quick post on cancelling the request, but in case you did not see it, I apologize for not going through with it. I am a good swapper so if you are interested in the petunia seed e-mail me. I don't have alot because I just started collecting it, but it is super fresh. I am going out of town for a week as of the 19th and then back a few days and leaving on the 1st again for a week. so the sooner you let me know and send address, The sooner I'll get it out or it will be til april. Josie

I do not advise you to try starting peanuts indoors. They have a relatively shallow root system and do not like to be transplanted, nor do they like their roots disturbed. Plant them when the soil really warms up and count 110 days or so to harvest. This is one of my favorite plants to grow because they make "pegs", unlike any other plant, except Goober Peas from Africa (I got some seeds for them to try this year!). You need a lot of room for them and the soil has to be fluffy all around so that the pegs aren't inhibited. This is very hard to do given that they don't like soil disturbance so rototilling is out. The growing area must be weed free. I'm trying shredded newspaper this year but a fluffy mulch should work too, but probably not leaves that mat down. Sesame takes 90 days of true hot tropical weather and full days of baking sun. The seeds will rot in cool or wet soils. I have not had success growing them. Our weather is too variable. But it may be fun to try again and will plant them in June. Let us know how you fared. You also might want to post this question on the Vegetable Forum. I'd be interested in what the guru's over there had as answers. And, please post when you've finished your experiments! Nancy the nancedar

ssimon2000, I could not send you an email. You have no email posted so please contact me. Jackie