tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post8382896187046365414..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Seedsdanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-82369154013216417672011-05-15T19:09:42.283-07:002011-05-15T19:09:42.283-07:00There's nothing wrong with your hesperaloe see...There's nothing wrong with your hesperaloe seedlings. They do that normally. The true leaves come up from the base of the little stalk. Hesperaloes look a lot like grass when they're small.ralanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146965389140069327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-54965540792355641472010-04-02T09:34:22.341-07:002010-04-02T09:34:22.341-07:00ricki, so you are experienced with this Castor Bea...ricki, so you are experienced with this Castor Bean thing? I'd love to hear your transplant stories...when...success rate, etc...<br /><br />Nicole, thanks for the hesperaloe hint!<br /><br />Thanks Karen...the shelves are actually baked good cooling racks. I was so happy when I thought of using them...so much less space and easy to move around!<br /><br />Megan, can't wait to hear of your hesperaloe success rate. I've got some lettuce and arugula emerging right now. Looks like I only planted about 200% more than I should have...thinning is in order.<br /><br />Denise, I hope you'll blog about the seed bank, should you return. And your Castor Bean plant is a beaut!<br /><br />Mary, soaking and nicking? Now why didn't I think of that!?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20453827219507798492010-03-31T10:30:09.056-07:002010-03-31T10:30:09.056-07:00oh your green babies look great! I love how you us...oh your green babies look great! I love how you used the baking racks to save space - why oh why didn't I think of that sooner?!<br />As so soaking vs. nicking I have alot of success by soaking overnight and then nicking before sowing :)<br />Good luck!Mary C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00119966558876842164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-6190125123127740922010-03-31T09:20:12.350-07:002010-03-31T09:20:12.350-07:00I clicked on the Baker Creek seeds link and was am...I clicked on the Baker Creek seeds link and was amazed to find this is the very same business I drove by in Petaluma last week, craning my neck in amazement to see a seed biz in the old bank bldg, near where I used to work. And also weird, I wrote about my lone castor bean plant today. Your seed operation looks very impressive for someone "intimidated." And to have a go at manfreda, I'd say that's brave.Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-63483986058889127672010-03-31T07:57:39.102-07:002010-03-31T07:57:39.102-07:00I've tried my very first seeds this year, just...I've tried my very first seeds this year, just some lettuce in pots outdoors, no special care. I see some tiny leaves starting to emerge. It's amazing! I've been so scared of seeds, but that wasn't so bad after all. It's a miracle! From these tiny little things to actual food you can eat! I'm going to start those hesperaloe soon, Those are a little scarier, I'll try a variety of techniques, fingers crossed.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563840922463701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-17662863210003317332010-03-30T19:27:48.406-07:002010-03-30T19:27:48.406-07:00I am pretty lame with seeds but have my favorites ...I am pretty lame with seeds but have my favorites that seem pretty fool-proof - snap peas, bush beans, arugula and mesclun. Yes, it's a lot of hope to put into something so small, but also so little risk! I don't know what castor bean seeds cost, but veggie seed packs are usually more than one family can eat and are $3 tops. To me, that's a lot less intimidating than a $10-15 nursery plant! Great going and I love your seed tray shelves, very stylin'.Karenhttp://greenwalks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-25835489998891700902010-03-30T18:48:27.414-07:002010-03-30T18:48:27.414-07:00Great going on your seeds-I am also enjoying the s...Great going on your seeds-I am also enjoying the success of my seed sowing from February <br />(herbs and salads) and March ( ornamentals. That is probably how hesperaloes look as the seed germinates-have seen this with an agave.<br />I actually have a note to myself to sow some more seeds tomorrow.Nicolehttp://caribbeangarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23611724514335030742010-03-30T14:41:38.740-07:002010-03-30T14:41:38.740-07:00the hesperaloes will no doubt fluff out and shed t...the hesperaloes will no doubt fluff out and shed their seed hats. i've had many different seeds behave that way. no such thing as too many castor bean plants. which reminds me to get crackin, er, plantin. mine are still in their envelope.ricki - sprig to twighttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.com