Re: Seed Sources: Shepherds
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- Subject: Re: Seed Sources: Shepherds
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- Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 16:21:59 -0800
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Gareth Bramley wrote:
>
> Catharine tapped the keys thusly:
>
> >Add me to the list of Shepherd's fans. My only complaint is that they drop
> >varieties from their catalog pretty fast. So, if you see something you like,
> >don't wait to order it. It may not reappear next year.
> Hi Catharine,
>
> I have a question, tho'. What am I gonna do with 1200 carrot seeds? Do
> they do smaller amounts of seed on request?
>
> Michelle
> Maryland
Most gardeners experience well under 50% germination for
hard-to-germinate seeds like carrots. You may plant a 10 foot (3+
meter) row of carrots and use 120 seeds to get 45 or so carrots. Carrot
seed lasts fairly well if refrigerated so if you plant 3 10 foot rows
per year (one in early spring, one in late spring and one in mid-summer)
you'll just about use up 1200 seeds in 3 years.
Steve (Maritime...)
