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Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) |
Have ***** Plant Collected or purchased 2022 Perennials Ferns Native Wildflowers Part Sun Full Shade Plants Successfully Growing |
Chicagoland-Annual-Plant-Swap 2022 lovesoil In Shade Garden One 2022-2024. Zones 3-8. |
May 14, 2022: Obtained plant (Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap 2022 lovesoil ) May 26, 2022: Transplanted (Into Shade Garden One) |
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Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Purple of Sicily') |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Biennials Fruits & Vegetables Brassicas Full Sun |
E.C. Lubbock TX 12/16/2022 Beautiful, brilliant purple heads weigh 2-3 lbs and are a fine, sweet flavor. The heads cook to bright green. Insect-resistant, it is also easier to grow than many white varieties, and it is rich in minerals. This colorful heirloom is from select Italian seed, and is our favorite purple cauliflower every year! Sow very early indoors, or direct seed outdoors 6-8 weeks ahead of the last frost date and again in midsummer for fall harvest. Prefers cool conditions. 70 Days. |
June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 6) |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Early Golden Acre') |
Have Collected or purchased 2022 Biennials Smoke Fruits & Vegetables Brassicas Greens Full Sun |
E.C. Lubbock TX 12/16/2022 Very early, high-quality sort. Dense, solid heads are very spherical, reaching 5-7 inches in diameter, and weights of 3-5 pounds. Plants are very compact relative to the size of the heads, allowing closer spacing than some varieties. Fine for cole slaw, stir-fries, and other fresh uses. Not usually considered an excellent storage type. One of the earliest types we sell, and popular since at least the 1920s. 65 days. |
June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 11b (3)) |
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Bok Choy (Brassica rapa 'Purple Lady') |
Have Seeds OP Collected or purchased 2023 Collected or purchased 2022 Biennials Fruits & Vegetables Brassicas Full Sun |
E.C. Lubbock TX 12/16/2022 BC 2023 An Incredible Variety from China! We love this eye-catching purple baby bok choy, and we believe this is one of the best strains available. Its sweet, rich flavor is perfect for the wok, grill, or in salads. We love the highly refined, uniform heads, averaging 6-7 inches tall. The neat little plants make a perfect presentation tucked into the tidy kitchen garden or displayed at the farmer's market stand. The antioxidant-rich, plum-colored leaves of this beautiful variety really pop against the lime-green stems. Crunchy, juicy, and flavorful, this is an excellent culinary variety. Much work has been put into selecting for consistently attractive, delicious heads. A must-have for market and home use. Days to Harvest: 40 |
June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #4 Row 16) July 30, 2023: Transplanted (3 Into Garden One in left side of small raised bed.) |
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Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) |
Have Plant OP Collected or purchased 2022 Perennials Flowers Plants Successfully Growing |
Chicagoland annual plant swap 2022 Mone In Shade Garden One 2022 |
April 14, 2023: Plant emerged |
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China Aster (Callistephus chinensis 'Crego Mix') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Annuals Flowers |
Purchased - Menard's 1-2021 American Seed 2022 |
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Sweet Pepper (Capsicum 'Italian Pepperoncini') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Collected or purchased 2021 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
From DnD Swap - kdlund - 12-2020 In Garden Two 2021 In Garden Two 2022 62-75 Days. |
March 2, 2021: Seeds sown (3 seeds sown indoors under lights.) March 15, 2021: Plant emerged February 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat. 3 cups, 3 seeds each.) February 27, 2022: Plant emerged (All 9 seedlings emerged.) May 16, 2022 - May 24, 2022: Transplanted (Into Garden Two) March 9, 2023: Seeds sown (4) June 4, 2023: Transplanted (6 into Garden One ) |
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Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Ajvarski') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers |
Received in trade from M.V. Modesto CA 10-2020 In Garden Two 2022 <100SHU 80 days. |
February 23, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat. 1 cup 2 seeds.) March 3, 2022: Plant emerged (1 seedling emerged.) May 16, 2022 - May 24, 2022: Transplanted (Into Garden Two) |
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Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Beaver Dam') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - SameOldBrandNew - C'2021; Seed Savers Exchange; Very mild heat 500-1000 SHU A rare Hungarian heirloom pepper. It was brought to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in 1912 by the Joe Hussli family. The pepper's first fruits mature 80 days after transplanting, at which point they ripen from lime-green to red. The crunchy fruits are mildly hot and when seeded, they hold an excellent flavor. Rated as 3 on a heat scale of 1-5, the Beaver Dam is great for making fresh batches of cool and tangy salsas. 500-1,000 SHU 80 days. |
February 18, 2023: Seeds sown March 3, 2023: Plant emerged (1 seedling emerged.) May 24, 2023: Transplanted (One Into Garden Two) |
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Chile Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Bolivian Rainbow') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - lovesblooms - 2020G Heat Level: 10,000 to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units. Type: Hot, Ornamental. Origin: Bolivia. Days to Harvest: 90 Days 75 days |
February 18, 2023: Seeds sown June 4, 2023: Transplanted (One Into Garden Two ) |
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Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chocolate Beauty') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
mig 2022 70 days |
February 27, 2023: Seeds sown March 8, 2023: Plant emerged (1 seedling emerged.) May 24, 2023: Transplanted (One Into Garden Two) |
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Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Count Dracula') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - AudreyDee - Collected in 2022. (plant on far right in photo, with fang-like fruits) 25,000 to 50,000 SHU 110 days |
February 18, 2023: Seeds sown February 23, 2023: Seeds sown February 24, 2023: Plant emerged (1 seeding emerged.) February 27, 2023: Plant emerged (Total of 2 seedlings have emerged.) March 9, 2023: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (1 seedling died.) June 4, 2023: Transplanted (3 Into Garden Two ) |
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Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Fish') |
Have Seeds OP Collected or purchased 2024 Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Plants Successfully Growing |
Received in trade from D.K. Marblehead MA 2-2021 Anne 2024 - 2023 seed In Garden Two & in container with Jigsaw 2022. Successfully overwintered 3-19-23. 5,000–30,000 SHU Days to maturity – 80 days from transplant. |
February 8, 2021: Seeds sown (1 Seed sown for STSTS Pepper in a can challenge.) February 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat. 1 cup, 3 seeds.) March 2, 2022: Plant emerged (1 seedling emerged.) May 16, 2022 - May 24, 2022: Transplanted (Into Garden Two & into container with Jigsaw) March 19, 2023: Winterized (Successfully overwintered. 2 plants.) |
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Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Jigsaw') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
From DnD Swap - phakewishard - 12-2020 In Garden Two & in container with Fish 2022 5000-30000 SHU More than 80 days. |
February 1, 2021: Seeds sown (1 seed sown for pepper in a can challenge.) February 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Indoors under lights on heat mat. 1 cup, 2 seeds.) March 8, 2022: Plant emerged (Both seedlings have emerged.) May 16, 2022 - May 24, 2022: Transplanted (Into Garden Two & into container with Fish) February 23, 2023: Seeds sown March 22, 2023: Seeds sown (No germination on the first batch. Resowed 4.) |
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Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Purple Beauty') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
Collect seeds. Started out well. Black Cherry Tomato plant took over & shaded the pepper plants out. Grew I plant in 2022. In Garden Two. 70-75 days. |
February 27, 2023: Seeds sown March 21, 2023: Seeds sown (No germination on the first batch. Resowed 4.) |
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Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Ralph Thompson's Squash') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - SameOldBrandNew - C'2021; Seed Savers Exchange, Medium-hot 25k SHU? EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - wildflowers - My 2023 garden. Pretty pleated hot pepper. Donated to SSE by Hugh and Barbara Havercamp. Passed down from Barbara's father, Ralph Mead Thompson of Woburn, MA. Originally from Italian immigrants who came to Boston as indentured servants. Red fruit, saucer shaped with strong ribbing. Highly productive. Sweet flavor with medium-high heat. Medium hot. 80-90 days from transplant. |
February 23, 2023: Seeds sown March 8, 2023: Plant emerged June 4, 2023: Transplanted (One Into Garden Two ) |
| Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Valencia') |
Have Hybrid Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
K. C. Buffalo NY 2023 70 days |
March 9, 2023: Seeds sown (4) June 4, 2023: Transplanted (4 Into Garden One ) |
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Pepper (Capsicum pubescens 'Manzano Orange') |
Have Seeds OP Collected or purchased 2023 Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers |
W.H. Cummings GA - 12/27/2022 Val's 2023 |
June 16, 2023: Seeds sown (3 fresh undried seeds.) |
| Pepper (Capsicum pubescens 'Manzano Yellow') |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Tender Perennials Fruits & Vegetables Peppers |
W.H. Cummings GA - 12/27/2022 | ||
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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) |
Have Plant Seeds Collected or purchased 2024 Collected or purchased 2022 Collected or purchased 2020 Perennials Trees & Shrubs Full Sun Part Shade Plants Successfully Growing |
From DnD Swap - mmolyson - 12-2020 Chicagoland-Annual-Plant-Swap 2022 Anne 2024 |
