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Planting and Seed Saving Instructions

Posted by Jeremy Marr On May - 29 - 2009

Seed Savers Exchange has some wonderful info on planting and seed saving. Check it out!

Vegetable Planting and Seed Saving Instructions

Arugula – Planting: Sow seeds outdoors just beneath the surface of the soil as soon as the soil can be worked and the danger of a hard frost has past. For a continuous supply, seed a new row every three weeks throughout the summer.

Seed Saving: Arugulas will cross-pollinate. Separate varieties by ΒΌ mile. Allow plants to bolt and form seed stalks. Seedheads may need to be protected from bird damage and rain when drying on the plants. Seeds are produced over a 2-3 week period and will require repeated harvesting.

Beans – Planting: Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has past and the soil and air temperatures are warm. Plant seeds 1″ deep and 2″ apart in rows 24″ to 36″ apart. Pole beans will need support. Snap varieties will produce abundantly if kept well picked throughout the summer.

Saving Seed: Bean flowers are self-pollinating and almost never cross-pollinate. As a precaution never plant two white seeded varieties side-by-side if you intend to save seed because crossing may occur but not be visible. It is always best to save seed from plants that ripen first and are free from disease. Harvest seed pods when completely dry, crush in a cloth or burlap sack and winnow the seeds from the chaff.

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Busy bees

Posted by Jeremy Marr On May - 2 - 2009

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I love my bees. They are very polite as long as I am too.

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