Wow - that's a much wider spacing than I guessed. I may need to replant some tomorrow. For some reason, I thought they could be placed close together. Maybe that was onions. Well, this year is an experiment. Next year, I want to save good quality seed to share. mauirose - unfortunately, they are only purple on the outside. The inside is more yellow orange. bsntech - I had carrots over winter under shredded leaves, but I didn't try it with this variety this year. Glad to see more people seed-saving! Just FYI - carrots cross easily with Queen Ann's Lace and broccoli can be tricky. Do you have "Seed to Seed" by Suzanne Ashworth? Great book on seed saving! Bellatrix

Hi Suzanne, I will send you an e-mail. Mary

True in the strictest definition of "open pollinated." But I'm referring to the "open pollinated" that the seed vendors are meaning. They mean: Open-pollinated: Plant species that have not been genetically altered and are capable of reproducing in true form from generation to generation. The term "heirloom" has had much debate as well as which seeds can be termed "heirloom." "Open pollinated" is a much safer term with less debate and I'm seeing it appear more in seed catalogs. FataMorgana Here is a link that might be useful: Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Heirlooms vs Hybrids

Hi all, Yes, I'm surprised there are a few people in this swap who haven't chimed in on the unclaimed seeds. I think I'm going to send them an email Saturday if they don't post, just so they don't miss the opportunity. For some people this has been a seed building swap instead of a seed clean out. LOL! I was very impressed with the selection of seeds everyone turned in. We had some private donations that were very generous. Lots of good loot for a seed clean out. There's still lots for Need 4 Seed. Nancy & Angela, I pulled the seeds. There all yours.