tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post1782138199503559216..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: How To Landrace Garden VegetablesLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30669903991960544212021-07-08T21:43:31.770-04:002021-07-08T21:43:31.770-04:00Scott, I love hearing that you are doing this and ...Scott, I love hearing that you are doing this and would be interested in more about your results. I have trouble with tomatoes every year. My long term hope is that as the soil improves, so will my tomatoes.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88247239581358348742021-07-08T10:25:14.218-04:002021-07-08T10:25:14.218-04:00I do this with several plants, peas, runner beans,...I do this with several plants, peas, runner beans, chilli beans, calendula. I do it with tomatoes but I've found this year my sauce variety isn't growing all that well. I may get new seed of it next year, though it could be the soil I have it in which is fairly low in nutrients Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769572584142541213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91907117039928573242021-06-26T22:14:20.833-04:002021-06-26T22:14:20.833-04:00Rosalea, I think home-saved seed is always an adva...Rosalea, I think home-saved seed is always an advantage. And it seems like volunteers do especially well. Hopefully, this will help me grow more consistent results!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32156813682991113212021-06-26T22:13:29.672-04:002021-06-26T22:13:29.672-04:00Rain, it's new to me too, and I confess it too...Rain, it's new to me too, and I confess it took awhile to wrap my head around it. I'm hoping it makes a big difference in my garden production. I need all the help I can get!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70777684006714039772021-06-26T22:12:39.425-04:002021-06-26T22:12:39.425-04:00Wyomingheart, I'm making a start with cucumber...Wyomingheart, I'm making a start with cucumbers this year. Really excited about it. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41373921162837381982021-06-26T22:12:00.897-04:002021-06-26T22:12:00.897-04:00Debby, exactly! If you've been having trouble ...Debby, exactly! If you've been having trouble with germination, then this is definitely a subject to learn about.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75540003617635130812021-06-26T16:14:56.421-04:002021-06-26T16:14:56.421-04:00This is really, really interesting Leigh, and it m...This is really, really interesting Leigh, and it makes sense. I always have better germination with seeds I've saved. It will be interesting to follow your journey. Rosaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403965807770816977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25619404244097195372021-06-26T12:58:18.687-04:002021-06-26T12:58:18.687-04:00Hi Leigh :) Oh I've never heard of this before...Hi Leigh :) Oh I've never heard of this before! Interesting! I hope you have success with it.Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75353556492055987212021-06-26T11:09:22.831-04:002021-06-26T11:09:22.831-04:00What a great topic, and definitely something I nee...What a great topic, and definitely something I need to explore! Looking forward to your future report on the progress! Have a great weekend!wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69333701049700904212021-06-25T13:09:21.916-04:002021-06-25T13:09:21.916-04:00Old wisdom re- visited, I will definitely be readi...Old wisdom re- visited, I will definitely be reading more about this. thanks for sharing.Debby Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11020604103780042413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67960726696426411952021-06-25T05:33:25.798-04:002021-06-25T05:33:25.798-04:00TB, good for you! I wish I'd known about it so...TB, good for you! I wish I'd known about it sooner, considering my poor germination rates. It's a relief to have an answer. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46902371764119989642021-06-25T05:32:19.953-04:002021-06-25T05:32:19.953-04:00Susan, it wasn't until I read Joseph's boo...Susan, it wasn't until I read Joseph's book that it finally made sense to me. I'm excited to begin experimenting!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38999933537904637442021-06-24T18:24:42.622-04:002021-06-24T18:24:42.622-04:00What do you know. I have been landracing for year...What do you know. I have been landracing for years and had no idea. In my case, it is partially due to the fact that in this darn heat and humidity, only certain things grow.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7200257873543582962021-06-24T14:04:26.126-04:002021-06-24T14:04:26.126-04:00I had heard the term, but didn't know what it ...I had heard the term, but didn't know what it meant. It makes such good sense!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-66566081716779950042021-06-23T22:00:07.162-04:002021-06-23T22:00:07.162-04:00Ellen Leigh, interesting! You are confirming every...Ellen Leigh, interesting! You are confirming everything I read. I've got my first experiment started and am looking forward to better results!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56674693239521533822021-06-23T12:22:24.716-04:002021-06-23T12:22:24.716-04:00I have done this for many many years with certain ...I have done this for many many years with certain annual flower seeds. I did notice that within a couple of years the germination rate increased as the seeds became adapted to my seed starting system. I ended up with plants that were better suited to my uses for them. I will definitely be trying this with vegetable crops, and indeed started a couple of years ago with a couple of different crops that I can no longer buy seeds for.Ellen Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292289579918279804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42683975178345900872021-06-23T12:14:22.937-04:002021-06-23T12:14:22.937-04:00From what I understand, tomatoes are a challenge. ...From what I understand, tomatoes are a challenge. So good for you, Alex! Have you blogged about the veggies you're working to adapt? It would be interesting to read about. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50733718402262300332021-06-23T09:02:24.036-04:002021-06-23T09:02:24.036-04:00it was interesting watching my PaPaw's famous ...it was interesting watching my PaPaw's famous tomatoes adapt from a Kentucky hot house to a New York veggie patch. It only took about three years. They are so adaptable! I have a couple other finicky varieties that I am working onSmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8216624770665265672021-06-23T08:50:44.889-04:002021-06-23T08:50:44.889-04:00Daisy, indeed. I highly recommend Joseph's boo...Daisy, indeed. I <i>highly</i> recommend <a href="https://amzn.to/3d3Iass" rel="nofollow">Joseph's book!</a> It will provide lots of interesting details. It's a good read, upbeat, and very encouraging. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10257984606611315102021-06-23T06:22:38.253-04:002021-06-23T06:22:38.253-04:00Interesting concept! I need to get better at savi...Interesting concept! I need to get better at saving seeds. ;0Ddaisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.com