Re: Writing on mini-blinds

Monica -

I use a mechanical pencil with .75 or .5 lead.  The best BY FAR.  I write the
cultivar name on both ends of the stake.  The name stuck into the ground NEVER
fades.

I've also tried:
   china marker  -fine point unavailable but it lasts
   Sharpies - faded after 2 years
   paint pens - faded after a year  and expensive
I find if I use the "fine" paint pens they fades, but the medium tip ones last years. Also, I lightly sand the label with a kitchen scrubber. (those are handier than finding sandpaper or steel wool). I have some 6 and 7 year old markers and I have rugged weather.
Cheryl
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Cheryl Isaak
Londonderry, NH
AHS Region 4, USDA Zone 4B/5A
growing, stitching and reading in NH

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