Marigolds?
I bought 3 small marigolds this weekend. I have one bed with all tomatos and another bed with a variety of stuff in it. These beds are not close to each other. Is there a better bed to put these in?
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OK, I'm finally getting the nerve to ask . . . how do you find the seeds in all these plants? I've only ever purchased seeds, but would like to use my own next year. I feel really DUMB. But Marigold seeds? how do you find them? I have a ton of huge beautiful marigolds in full bloom in my veggie garden. Would love to get the seeds. Would also like to get the seeds from my cucumbers, peppers, etc. Do really actually just take the seeds from inside the fruits and then what? The tomato seeds inside the tomatoes too? Or am I looking for seeds from the flowers of the veggies? OK, so horticulture and all that junk, I slept through.
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When the flower heads dry, snap the whole bud off. Hold the stem end with 2 fingers and with your other hand, pull the dried petals out of the stem end. The seeds should pull out of the stem side. They look kind of like flat wild rice. The dried petals can be removed from the seed very easily. I then sprinkle them out on a plate and let them finish drying for a week. Then I put them in a little paper envelope.
And I have loads of mixed frenchies if anybody wants some. This year's are some of the best I've ever grown! Very pretty colors.
And I have loads of mixed frenchies if anybody wants some. This year's are some of the best I've ever grown! Very pretty colors.
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No charge, just send me a stamped envelope to:Garden Gal wrote:I'll take some! po box 2730, silver spring, md 20915. How much do you want for them?
And thanks for the tip on how to get the seeds!And I have loads of mixed frenchies if anybody wants some. This year's are some of the best I've ever grown! Very pretty colors.
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