tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post5859180300341283001..comments2024-03-25T13:38:47.808-04:00Comments on Reflections of katlupe: Hopi Pale Grey Squash Seed Startingkatlupehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09159828606045286858noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-72692544591339572302021-12-09T02:22:57.930-05:002021-12-09T02:22:57.930-05:00This is old thread..
I'm just planting my grey...This is old thread..<br />I'm just planting my grey Hopi out today.<br />Along with Stella blue Hubbard, Tokyo blue Hubbard and the French pottimaron Hubbard.<br />I will keep seed from all 4 and also make 6 cross lines from the four parents.<br />If you wake up at dawn, before the insects can fly, you can breed a male flower to a freshly opening female of your choice <br />Then put a little stocking sock or organza bag over the female flower so she can't be fertilized again by an insect.<br />This way you don't have to grow them do far apart, but can breed them truly.<br />All the best Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498129082493489846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-57026535738388180102011-04-28T18:25:31.268-04:002011-04-28T18:25:31.268-04:00Thank you for that recommendation! I need that boo...Thank you for that recommendation! I need that book and will check Amazon for it. I do want to master the seed saving for my garden.katlupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159828606045286858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-30807527795520371082011-04-28T16:10:59.510-04:002011-04-28T16:10:59.510-04:00Katlupe-
If you are interested in saving seeds an...Katlupe- <br />If you are interested in saving seeds and you want them to produce plants true to type (like the plant that produced the seed) you must either grow only one variety at a time from each species or you need to learn a few easy seed saving techniques that will require a bit of commitment. <br />I recommend that you buy or borrow Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-77988090948419432662011-04-04T03:03:36.676-04:002011-04-04T03:03:36.676-04:00Thanks for the input Katlupe! I think I will give...Thanks for the input Katlupe! I think I will give them a bit more time and then get them used to the outside. :)Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019431985789521454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-26444978088237876472011-04-02T12:58:36.240-04:002011-04-02T12:58:36.240-04:00Marlene, in my climate I have to "harden"...Marlene, in my climate I have to "harden" them off by setting them outside in the day time at first. Doing that for about a week or so. Not sure about your climate though since it is not this cold. I usually wait till their stems look sturdy enough to survive the transplanting. Put one or two in and see how they do.katlupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159828606045286858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-26567508862010639622011-04-02T11:34:24.055-04:002011-04-02T11:34:24.055-04:00Awwww Katlupe.....thanks for the plug! My seedlin...Awwww Katlupe.....thanks for the plug! My seedlings are growing fast and so fun to watch! They make me want to plant more! However I think I should probaby start small. Growing things has not been one of my strengths. <br /><br />Any thoughts on how big my sprouts should get before I put them in the ground? I am such a newby! :)Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019431985789521454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-9640034195156002612011-04-02T08:21:28.834-04:002011-04-02T08:21:28.834-04:00Yes Paula! The spring time brings excitement into ...Yes Paula! The spring time brings excitement into my every day life. Nothing is the same every day. I haven't even been able to plant my peas yet. You have such a longer season than I do. Not too far south and not too far north.katlupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159828606045286858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791174.post-67125418931553868602011-04-01T14:11:25.020-04:002011-04-01T14:11:25.020-04:00Oh Kat, isnt it wonderful to experience the circle...Oh Kat, isnt it wonderful to experience the circle of life? All this growing and blossoming around us. My peas just peaked. My lettuce and onions are doing fine. I am content with my little veggie garden.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241317042459836045noreply@blogger.com