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Is there really a difference between Wal Mart seeds and seen company
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, " wrote: Is there really a difference between Wal Mart seeds and seen company seeds? MJ Interesting question that can garner many answers. I'd hazard a guess that varieties are limited at Walmart which is not a bad thing if you want a zinnia. But in time you may realize that there are many types of zinnia or squash and that some of the obscure may provide excitement and match your growing clime. Variety is the spice of life comes to mind as does small plants that bloom late and like shade and are edible and . Then saving seed another long trip rears its head and plant propagation and and and. A complex art /science have fun. -- Bill S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden "Always tell the truth and you don't have to remember anything." --Mark Twain. |
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On Dec 30, 2:27*pm, Bill who putters wrote:
In article , " wrote: Is there really a difference between Wal Mart seeds and seen company seeds? MJ *Interesting question that can garner many answers. *I'd *hazard a guess that varieties are limited at Walmart which is not a bad thing if you want a zinnia. *But in time you may realize that there are many types of zinnia or squash and that some of the obscure may provide excitement and match your growing clime. * *Variety is the spice of life comes to mind as does small plants that bloom late and like shade and are edible and *. * *Then saving seed another long trip rears its head and plant propagation and *and and. *A complex art /science *have fun. -- Bill *S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden "Always tell the truth and you don't have to remember anything." --Mark Twain. Ok Bill, is that yes or no? |
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Is there really a difference between Wal Mart seeds and seen company seeds? First of all, most seed vendors don't guarantee the age of the seeds, only the germination rate. You'll likely do OK at Wally World for the common varieties, but keeping them for a few years may be dicey. I'd rather support a seed company I like and respect, even if it means paying a bit more. Fedco, for instance, is a co-op, with very good stock and very reasonable prices. Are you looking for cheapest possible, and not too worried about specific varieties, or do you want plants that will do well in your area? Where you are matters, and mass marketers don't always care. The Seed Saver's Exchange has a retail catalog, but the hardcore addictive stuff is in the member's yearbook, due Real Soon Now. It has been known to cause severe outbreaks of Kid in the Candy Store syndrome. OK, OK, so you asked the time, and we told you how to make a watch.... Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/4 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G |
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On Dec 30, 3:12*pm, Gary Woods wrote:
" wrote: Is there really a difference between Wal Mart seeds and seen company seeds? First of all, most seed vendors don't guarantee the age of the seeds, only the germination rate. *You'll likely do OK at Wally World for the common varieties, but keeping them for a few years may be dicey. I'd rather support a seed company I like and respect, even if it means paying a bit more. *Fedco, for instance, is a co-op, with very good stock and very reasonable prices. Are you looking for cheapest possible, and not too worried about specific varieties, or do you want plants that will do well in your area? Where you are matters, and mass marketers don't always care. The Seed Saver's Exchange has a retail catalog, but the hardcore addictive stuff is in the member's yearbook, due Real Soon Now. *It has been known to cause severe outbreaks of Kid in the Candy Store syndrome. OK, OK, so you asked the time, and we told you how to make a watch.... Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/4 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G Upstate NY Where? Lived most of my life in the Binghamton area |
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