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Post by daylilydude on Nov 12, 2017 9:57:28 GMT -5
Sorry didn't get this posted yesterday but we had a special birthday party to attend, our granddaughter will be a year old on the 18th of this month, but she is having her 1rst. palate surgery on the 14th so she will still be in the hospital on her birthday, so we had it early.
What do you look for in the traits of any vegetable (size, taste, color, production, etc.) when making your list of what your going to start seeds for?
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Post by paulf on Nov 12, 2017 10:20:24 GMT -5
All the best for your granddaughter.
The answer is yes. Plus maybe an oddity in name or a recommendation from folks who frequent the forum. Sometimes those work out, sometimes they are duds.
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Post by spike on Nov 12, 2017 10:59:51 GMT -5
I shared a birthday party with your grand daughter yesterday! Wishing her the best and a speedy recovery.
I mostly stick with what I know, things I am gonna put by for winter and things I know will produce well for me. THEN there are the ones that I try because they sound amazing, were recommended to me or 'what the heck' let's try this.
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Post by ladymarmalade on Nov 12, 2017 14:17:21 GMT -5
I confess to growing things simply because of the name. I can't help it! In particular, I'm always drawn to something that I know will put a smile on one of my kids faces. The Black Pearl pepper, for example, I love having because my daughter LOVES Pirates of the Caribbean and it makes her smile when I mention my plant. Tomatoes or peppers that have names that could be found somewhere in the Marvel Universe, Star Wars or TV shows that we watch also have a high probability of being grown by me.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Nov 12, 2017 14:18:12 GMT -5
When making my lists for next season, I have mostly oldies, which are mostly old favorites, but maybe a few from just last season, to try again. You mentioned most of the traits that I look at when looking at new varieties. Length of season is another important one, and heat resistance is a major trait, esp. for tomatoes, and wet/dry resistance is another. Best wishes for your grandaughter daylilydude
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Post by meandtk on Nov 12, 2017 15:19:44 GMT -5
I like what I am familiar with, but do tend to look at descriptions and try something that captures my interest.
Praying for your precious grandchild.
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Nov 13, 2017 9:26:30 GMT -5
Best wishes for your granddaughter to have a smooth procedure and a quick and easy recovery!
I'm a little funny about my grow list. Some of the varieties will be picked for utilitarian reasons (heat and disease tolerances, production, plant habit, etc.), though every variety is supposed to taste good. But I am also a sucker for trying things that are new to me or have a cool color or markings. I do still try to make sure that the new, cool varieties have a decent chance at producing in my climate, but definitely looks play a big role in some of my seed shopping and trades. That's especially true of seeds I get or request on impulse.
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