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Comments (9)Well, here's their distribution policy: http://ars.usda.gov/Services/Services.htm?docid=11896 but, xenacrocker, if as you say you're "very new to gardening," I think you'll probably be happier with plants from conventional nurseries. Plants that are popular enough to warrant commercial production by nurseries are probably better suited to gardens than obscure accessions from a germplasm repository. And, the NCGR will send you only cuttings or seeds, not rooted plants, so that's more work and time for you. But I must say, their page on currants and gooseberries: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=11353 makes for fascinating reading. For example, their description of the 'Jahns Prairie' gooseberry, selected from a wild species in Canada and recently introduced as a cultivar, sounds very appealing, and it's commercially available from various nurseries. Thanks, kiwinut, for mentioning this resource. It sounds like you have your own clove currant breeding program underway, which seems very worthwhile, since it looks like very little has been done with this species. Please keep us informed. I was wondering if I'd have to start some experiments myself to to figure out what pollinates Crandall, but I'm glad you're on the job....See Morered/white currants/gooseberries as cordons
Comments (4)Well I guess an easier single question. So pretend the current is going to have 3 leaders coming out of the ground that i will train... If you were to stake each of them to bamboo stakes (the 6ft ones you can get from Lowes), why would you need wire connecting all the bamboo stakes as some pics Ive seen showed. The 3 leaders are just going up the bamboo and being tie to that, and nothing is being trellised on the wire itself, so can i just have 3 bamboo stakes and thats it? I debating having 2 larger wooden stakes at the ends, and wiring the bamboo to that via horizontal wires in case the currant plant itself gets heavy and the bamboo needs a little help standing up via those cross-wires. Any good ideas?...See MoreBlackberry, currant and gooseberry recommendation for Northeast
Comments (13)sorry I didn' tnotice this post earlier. As far as currants go, it depends upon your preference. I love the red ones and the white ones are ok, but given the flavor of the black ones I had this year I personally wouldn't give them any valuable space in my garden. Red Lake....most common red currant, reliable, good tasting, I've had few problems and would recomend it. White Imperial...ok, not as tart as the red (above) but not powerfully sweet either. I've twice had to spray for currant worms (try asking your local garden center for something to get rid of currant worms, they were clueless for me). Leaves seem more prone to powdery mildew than the red. I can't recall the black I planted, but I will likely remove it next year (once I've bought something else to replace it). Gooseberry....Hinnomaki Gold (something like that) seems to be the best reviewed (sold out when I tried getting it last year),there is a H Red as well. Invicta (what I got instead) grew well, hasn't fruited yet. Pixwell (always be wary of a fruit that brags about picking it rather than how it tastes) grows well, roots readily and mine has fruited well, but the fruit are quite tart and would likely be better cooked than raw. Blackberry....go with triple crown if you can find it. Everyone raves about it and it is thornless to boot. ~Chills...See MoreNewbie Buyer -- Need Advice about Seller Disclosure Statement
Comments (8)dawiff, even though you have (wisely) chosen to pass on this house, be aware that home inspectors are NOT code inspectors by nationally accepted standards as well as most if not all states that license the profession. They are two totally different and separate professions. Therefore, do not expect the HI to find code violations if any exist. And beware of any HI who claims to inspect for code violations, as this is beyond the scope of a home inspection. If any HI claims to be able to inspect for code violations, require that the HI provide documentations that he is educated, skilled and experienced in code inspection. If this is a town that licenses code inspectorsÂ..ask to see the license. Most code officials specialize in one area of codeÂÂ.such as plumbing, or electrical or structural. Rarely if ever will you find one who is experienced in all. Beware of anyone who pretends otherwise. Last but not least, always require the home inspector to provide you with the contract BEFORE you hire him, in order that you know exactly what the inspection does and does not cover. As the old expression goes, "Get it in writing". Best wishes....See MoreRelated Professionals
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