![]() ![]() Do not cover the seed as they need light to germinate. Sprinkle the seeds on top of regular seed starting mix about six weeks before the last frost date (start indoors). This mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honeybees, and other pollinators. Keep soil moist until plants begin to grow. LIghtly rake seed into soil or cover with peat moss or similar light mulch. Mix seeds with a cup of sand or other inert material and spread over calculated area. For best results, loosen soil with rake or hoe. Plant in well-drained cultivated soil during early spring or fall. I LOVE baptisia! I use the flowers in arrangements all summer! I have been growing 4 O'Clock for years from the same seed packet-I harvest seeds every year and replant in spring. Update 5/10/23: Arikara Sunflower, Chives, Cosmos, Garlic Chives, Solomon's Seal (community donations), and various commercial seed packet remnants. Additionally, the question of "Location" listed on the donation envelope has proved to be a bit too ambiguous, so you'll see a variety of interpretations on that one. This list is meant as a reference for those who borrowed a seed during their visit and would like to read the full growing notes. Seeds are first-come, first served, and we often distribute seeds according to the growing season (tomatoes/peppers to start indoors March-April and beans/flowers after danger of frost). It is merely a list of what could be available at any given time, having been in our donation stock this year. Please Note: We cannot guarantee that any of these seeds will be in the catalog during your visit to either Herrick library location. A quick Google search for "how to grow _" can also help you get started. If you'd like to learn more about growing food or flowers, try browsing this list. These charts correspond to seed packets labeled "community donation." Varieties are organized by seed type (Flower, Fruit & Veg, Herb), then by seed name.įor (lots!) more information on our Featured Seeds and the One Seed, One State selection, visit their individual pages. Here's where you can find any extra growing information we received for this year's donations.
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