Episode-2530- Saving Seeds and Starting Plants
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Time for a two fer Tuesday. Rather than cover one of these subjects in deep detail I plan to cover both with enough of the basics for you to just be able to understand the primary concepts and get started with both. First on saving seed, the good news is this is really easy and man has been doing it with no special equipment for about as long as he has understood what seeds were. It is simple to do and the key is picking the things that work best for you.
Starting plants is actually a bit more complicated, but it is something honestly anyone can do. The key is determining the method that works best, the best plants to do with with and the maximum ROI in time and money for your personal situation.
Join me today to discuss…
- Why we should save seeds
- Locally adapted
- For specific traits
- Save money
- Because we can
- The basics
- Harvest seed from mature plants
- Pay attention to but don’t freak out about cross pollination
- Keep seed cool, dry and in the dark
- Starting Plants from Seed
- In the ground is always best if doable
- Some plants do not transplant well
- Light is key, so is heat
- Develop a watering system/schedule
- Don’t start a ton more than you can use
- Get your timing right
- Remember with Both of these Things
- Both are skill sets
- Cherry pick what you save or start
- There is no shame in buying plants or seeds
- Seed exchange groups make all of these easier
- Final Thoughts
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- All the Time in the World on SongFacts.com
- All the Time in the World – Deep Purple
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