10B, S. Florida, few questions, plz? (arugula, carrots, tree collards)
S.C. 10B
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Harvesting Arugula Seeds in South Florida
Comments (6)I thought I'd offer an update. A few days after I posted my question, my very large arugula plant started to lean over, each day a little lower and now it is almost lying on its side, but it is still flowering and several bees still visit the flowers daily. Does this leaning thing mean anything, like an indication of dying off, or did this plant just get too heavy for its own good? Great idea on bagging the stalks before cutting to make sure you catch all the pods. Will definitely try that when the time comes. Just one clarification, though... when you mention stalks, are your referring to the individual flower stalks or the whole plant, i.e., stalk that sticks out of the ground? Thanks again for the info and my apologies for my countless newbie questions! =)...See MoreNew gardener in Florida
Comments (17)Welcome to FL, and don't despair. You have probably noticed some great gardens and yards here in FL. You didn't say where in FL you are located. There can be alot of differences in planting time, varieties that will thrive, and shade needs for various plants, depending on where in FL you are located. Containers are my mainstay, as we are renters, up to this point. We moved here at the height of housing prices, and decided not to buy at that time. So...I agree on the containers, and lasagne gardening, which I used in Savannah. But, be aware, the bigger containers are the way to go. And black plastic, like landscapers' pots, will heat up the soil in the sun here. I've gotten a large number of black plastic pots dumpster diving and curb shopping. As we have plenty of shade here, they work ok for me, as temporary homes until plants are large enough to be put in nicer pots, which I purchase one at a time, each payday, lol. Small pots dry out too fast to work well here in south FL. It's hard to keep plants in them alive, much less grow anything other than succulents. I layer my potted clusters of plants with largest pots in the back, and gradually smaller ones around them, to help cover their commercial look, for esthetics. As I said, these are temporary pots for me. I also cluster the pots in areas, so that watering is simplified somewhat, but still alot of time required. Others might be able to offer simple tips on how they keep theirs irrigated. Good luck and enjoy FL! Randy...See Morewant: pretty much anything for zone 5 in trade for seeds or aspen cutt
Comments (0)We recently moved to a house and land on the high plains (zone 5) which has no landscaping and only a few willow and aspen trees, so I don't have many plants to trade at this time. Is there anyone willing to trade plants for seeds? I normally do trades of 15-20 seeds, so if you want more than that please let me know. I don't want anyone to feel like I've cheated them. HAVE Vegetable Seeds Arugula Beet-mix Cabbage-caraflex 1 trade of 15 seeds Cabbage-earliana Cabbage-early jersey Wakefield 2 trades of 15 seeds Cabbage-quick start hybrid ballhead 2 trades of 15 seeds Carrot-mix Collards-Georgia Collards-vates Endive-cuor d'oro 4 trades of 15 Kale-dwarf blue curled Kohlrabi-early purple Vienna Kohlrabi-early white Vienna 2 trades of 15 seeds Kohlrabi-purple Vienna 2 trades of 15 seeds Melon-athena 1 trade of 5 seeds Melon-hale' s best 1 trade of 5 seeds Melon-honeydew 2 trades of 9 seeds Melon-imperial 2 trades of 12 seeds Melon-unknown variety from farmers market 5 trades of 15 Mustard-curled Mustard-Florida broadleaf straight 8 Mustard-regular Mustard-tendergreen and spinach mix Okra-Clemson spineless #80 3 trades of 15 seeds Parsnip-pinetree hollow crown 1 trade of 30 Parsnip-white gem 1 trade of 30 Pepper-hot black olive ornamental edible 3 trades of 15 Pepper-hot blaze of glory mix Pepper-sweet bell mix Pepper-sweet Hungarian 1 trade of 15 Pepper-sweet lipstick 4 trades of 15 Pepper-sweet mini bell mix 5 trades of 15 Pumpkin-Mrs wrinkles 2 trades of 6 seeds Radish-mix Salad mix Spinach-bloomsdale 6 trades of 15 Spinach-lorelay 3 trades of 15 Spinach-tyee Swiss chard-mixed colors 4 trades of 20 Tobacco-havanna gold Tomatillo-pineapple 2 trades of 20 Tomato-blend Tomato-chocolate cherry 5 trades of 15 Tomato-red cherry Turnip-purple top white globe Watermelon-golden midget 2 trades of 5 Watermelon-sugar baby 1 trade of 5 Winter squash-kabocha Winter squash-sweet meat Herb Seeds Anise Basil-cinnamon Basil-lettuce leaf Caraway Catnip-lemon scented Chamomile-German Chervil Chives Cilantro-long lasting 2 trades of 15 Fennel-Florence Hyssop Marjoram-sweet Mustard-black Oregano Parsley-single Thyme-common I can also take some aspen cuttings....See MoreHave / Want
Comments (4)Hello, I have seeds that I would like to trade, below is a list of seeds I have to trade and a list of what I want. Musquee de Provence Pumpkin, and regular pumpkin ,Sprout mix, Swiss chard, Watercress, Dates, Grapefruit seeds and organic Grapefruit, Collards, Parsnip, Honeydews, rhubarb, Florida Ferns, Beautiful Red Crepe Myrtle, Tall Boneset, Evening Primrose, Borage, Dwarf Sungold Sunflower (teddy bear) , Giant White Moonflower from ( burpee seeds ), Mina Lobata ( spanish flag ), Formosan Lily, Anise-Hyssopus, Tickseed, Cactus( Sedum pachyphyllum), Mixed 4 o'clocks,. 3 Ranunculus holland grown, 5 packs of Garnet Red Amaranth, ..... If there on the list they are still available, I delete thyem as they go . I am looking for all kinds of Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Zuccini, Summer Squash, Radish, Beets, Onions, Scallions, Carrotts, Chinese cabbage ,and regular Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Green Beans, Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Celery, Mint, Garlic, Dill....... let me know what you have . Please contact me for exchange ,thanks...See MoreS.C. 10B
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