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Post by Shawn on Feb 24, 2021 13:36:25 GMT -5
I will be cleaning out my Harvest to plant more flowers on my desk.
I have a few packets of seeds here but I am also not opposed to buying new    Below you will find what I know I have grown and am willing to again along with seeds I have not used yet. If you think I should grow something else, post the name and I will research. What I have Grown
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Moulin Rouge Pansies
Hypoestes
Alyssums (Honey Scented)
Snaptinis
Nano Geraniums
Portulaca Happy Hour Mix
Several Marigold Varieties
Twinny Snapdragons
Gazanizas
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Snapdragons Floral Shower Mix
Nicotiana Avalon Mix Too tall for Harvest
Alyssum Gulf Winds
Alyssum Summer Romance
Minulus Magic Blotch
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So what should I grow? Something from the list above OR post what you think I should grow next.
ALSO, if anyone is interested in a Flower GAL, post that as well. If enough interest we can do that too!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2021 15:34:24 GMT -5
I like the look of those Nicotiana Avalon Mix.
But I will be buying some of the Minulus Magic Blotch. Those look like a murder scene. LOVE it.
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Post by Sher on Feb 24, 2021 16:06:05 GMT -5
I have never grown nicotiana and would love to see that dwarf variety grown.
But the mimulus is a proven show stopper!
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Post by gsaxon on Feb 24, 2021 17:20:11 GMT -5
You can never go wrong with marigolds. I use them outdoors around my vegetable garden to keep out other garden pests.
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Post by Shawn on Feb 26, 2021 14:37:43 GMT -5
Well you all are no help. Anyone else? Even our new members can help me.
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Post by Sher on Feb 26, 2021 14:55:55 GMT -5
Put your seeds in a bag. Close your eyes and grab a packet -- and grow that one!
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Post by maskedsonnet on Feb 26, 2021 15:23:14 GMT -5
Love the thought of drawing something at random to grow, such a fun way to decide! Or do a single pod of each of the packets you haven’t grown yet, so you can see them all!!
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 26, 2021 17:34:58 GMT -5
I like the idea of a mix. Pick 3 and grow 2 pods of each? Kind of like a mixed bouquet?  |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 27, 2021 5:40:16 GMT -5
I have done a mix before and unless they are all of the same type (like marigolds) I have not had success. I am so difficult LOL
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Post by Shawn on Feb 27, 2021 10:26:36 GMT -5
Ok so here are pictures of the seeds I DO have. Should I grow one of these or something totally different. Yes I know you have all given opinions but here are pictures... I am so difficult this time around LOL... Gazania Nicotaina Too tall for the Harvest and attracts aphids, gnats etc
Alyssum Gulf Winds Alussum Sweet Romance
Magic Blotch Bogonia Gerbera  The last picture will be iffy on height but I can always place in a bounty IF needed at a later time. |
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Post by maskedsonnet on Feb 27, 2021 10:39:27 GMT -5
The magic blotch is lovely! I vote for those
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Post by Shawn on Feb 27, 2021 11:16:22 GMT -5
Here is the tally ... (I will keep updated if anyone else replies...
2 for Magic Blotch
2 for the Nicotaina (Mark's vote) Too tall for the Harvest. Aphids, Gnats can and often cause issues for these 
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 27, 2021 11:25:05 GMT -5
That's a tough choice...both are beautiful, each in their own way. Do you have another machine? Do both?  I cast 1/2 vote for each! LOL. |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 27, 2021 12:30:52 GMT -5
That's a tough choice...both are beautiful, each in their own way. Do you have another machine? Do both?  I cast 1/2 vote for each! LOL.
There are more choices besides the two, did you see all the pictures? ALso I prefer all one and not split
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 27, 2021 12:54:51 GMT -5
That's a tough choice...both are beautiful, each in their own way. Do you have another machine? Do both? I cast 1/2 vote for each! LOL.
There are more choices besides the two, did you see all the pictures? ALso I prefer all one and not split
Well then, I guess I would have to go with Mark's choice. I mean, he probably knows what you'll enjoy most? Or, what is like "happy wife, happy life" for men? Anyway, it is your desk, what would you most enjoy seeing for a while? |
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Post by Sher on Feb 27, 2021 14:21:28 GMT -5
Nicotiana! Because I haven't seen it grown in an Aerogarden before.
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 27, 2021 14:33:03 GMT -5
Uh, oh! I'm changing my mind! Grow the Magic Blotch! I just read that Nicotaina is dangerous even to handle. Very poisonous if ingested. Pretty as it is, I would skip it.  |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 27, 2021 15:40:09 GMT -5
Uh, oh! I'm changing my mind! Grow the Magic Blotch! I just read that Nicotaina is dangerous even to handle. Very poisonous if ingested. Pretty as it is, I would skip it. 
Everything I read says if ingested can be dangerous and I know Piper does not eat plant and neither do I so I am not worried.
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Post by campingcorgis on Feb 27, 2021 17:00:42 GMT -5
See link Here - scroll down to "Danger" - I guess I just more of a woosy! |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 28, 2021 4:56:35 GMT -5
I am taking the Nicotaina off the table for INDOORS only. Why? Not because of them being dangerous because unless they are ingested they are not even if they have nicotine in them... but because these will get too tall for the Harvest and they not only attract hummingbirds but also gnats, aphids and other insects. The latter is the MAIN reason. I do NOT want bugs in my home.
I WILL be growing these in my containers on my deck this summer.
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Below you will find what I know I have grown and am willing to again along with seeds I have not used yet. If you think I should grow something else, post the name and I will research.
