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Jutta Middel added a discussion to the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
Agretti or Monk's Beard seeds
I have a large quantity of Agretti (Salsola soda) seed I bought from Seeds of Italy which I am now trying to start. If anyone has any experience or information on cultivation, I'd appreciate if you could share! I could not find anything useful with an internet search.Also known as Monk’s Beard, or Barba dei Frati in Italian, it gets its name from the Cappuccino Monks who were well known for growing it. I bought some from a neighborhood farmer last year and loved it! It is very hard to find so I…See More
Jutta Middel replied to JILL BRESSLER's discussion A very busy bunny...need advice in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"It could also be a woodchuck - I've trapped two small ones so far, with at least one more to go. The bunnies don't seem to want to make the effort to go in the garden and seem happy just munching the grass.
I've used a…"
Jutta Middel joined Meghan E. Murphy's group
Seasonal Eating
Need some ideas on how to get creative with kale? Join our group and talk about local eating year-round.
Jutta Middel commented on Meghan E. Murphy's event 13th ANNUAL GREAT PLANT SWAP AND SALE
"If anyone would like some great organic heirloom tomato plants, I'll be bringing 110 of them in 4" peat pots to the plant exhange in Kington Saturday morning. See you there!"
Jutta Middel commented on Meghan E. Murphy's group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"If anyone would like some great organic heirloom tomato plants, I'll be bringing 110 of them in 4" peat pots to the plant exhange in Kington Saturday morning. There is a swap followed by a…"
Sophie Allen replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"Thanks for the update--great news! Wish I had known this recipe before I dumped all my seedlings! :~("
Jutta Middel added a discussion to the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
Growing Stevia from seed
Has anyone had any experience growing Stevia from seed? Or growing Stevia in general, for that matter? I've ordered a small pack of seeds, but have heard they are hard to grow. Any advice would be appreciated!
Jutta Middel replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"UPDATE: Here's how the tea treatment went:
I bought about $4 worth of bulk German Chamomile tea from Red Hook Health Foods store - they did confirm it was German -- Matricaria recutita. I put about a quarter cup in 3 cups of very hot water and…"
Jutta Middel replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"Thanks again for your reply! How long do you brew the tea, and where do you get it?"
Barbara Taylor-Laino replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"Yes it should be the german (Matricaria recutita) - not the roman (Anthemis nobilis). Also, don't spray it until the seedlings have germinated! It tends to disrupt the seed germination process as well as fungal growth. Horsetail tea is…"
Jutta Middel replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"Thanks! I think I'll plant that in my herb garden for next year. Does it have to be German? I'm thinking "Mother Earth"..."
Sophie Allen replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"huh! fascinating--next time around I'll try that and see if it works. I'll pass that tip along to my horticulturist friend."
Barbara Taylor-Laino replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"Try spraying the seedlings and the soil surface with a strong brew of room-temperature german chamomile tea!
It is super-effective!!!! I spray all my indoor seedlings with it as a preventative.
~Barbara
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Sophie Allen replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"I didn't have as much soil as you. I just turned it out in the garden in an area that's not too precious!
My friend didn't say anything really, just that these are some of the hazards of gardening. Basically you have to…"
Jutta Middel replied to Jutta Middel's discussion Fungus on my potting soil! Need advice! in the group Seeders, Propagators, and Replicators
"So, I guess I should ditch the 40 gallons I already mixed up? I wonder if it is ok to use it outside in the garden. Does your friend have any advice on mixing up a good batch?"
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