Re: Help please

Sally Ann,

This from Twinleaf:

"North of Zone 9, the tuber-like roots can be stored like dahlias over
winter."

I suppose it's much like Four O'Clocks, Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa. 
Plant the seed one year and you can dig up the tubers that develop and
store them over winter.  The Vigna can grow to 20-25 feet, but I would
assume you'd have to take it in overwinter to eventually get that kind of
length if you don't grow it where it is hardy, Z9-10.

Actually, it's a pretty neat site.  Thanks for leading me to it.

Kitty


> [Original Message]
> From: SallyAnn <safart@aug.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 3/6/2003 9:14:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Help please
>
> I think they have limited numbers & only ship @ a certain time of year.
> contact Peggy Cornett Newcomb. I got something that looks more like a root
> than a seed...Will let you all know if anything develops!
> Sally Ann
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Marge Talt <mtalt@hort.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 7:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Help please
>
>
> > I checked Center for Historic Plants - Monticello  web site, SallyAnn
> > and they listed it in their text descriptions of plants, but when I
> > checked the seed mix that was supposed to contain it, it was not
> > listed...however, an email to them might turn up something,
> > Ceres....I did not bookmark the site, but you can find it through
> > Google.
> >
> > Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> > mtalt@hort.net
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> > > If it's Caracalla get in touch with the Center for Historic
> > > Plants -Monticello
> > > SAinSA
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <Cersgarden@aol.com>
> > >
> > > > I need some help.  A MG friend needs Vigna caracalla (Snail vine)
> > seed.
> > > Park
> > > > Seed ran out.  Anyone know of a source?
> > > >     Ceres
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