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Weekly Garden Thread - September 24-30, 2022 [Best Cool Weather Crops Edition]
September 24, 2022 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam

Posted on 09/24/2022 6:10:59 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you.

If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located.

This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked.

It is impossible to hijack the Weekly Gardening Thread. Planting, Harvest to Table Recipes, Preserving, Good Living - there is no telling where it will go - and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us! Send a Private Message to Diana in Wisconsin if you'd like to be added to our New & Improved Ping List.

NOTE: This is a once a week Ping List. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest to Gardeners are welcomed any time!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: food; garden; gardening; hobbies
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

“Which peppers did you grow?”

Shishito (Thanks to MomWithHope!)
Barron
Atris
Big Red

...and two yellow and two purple bells, just for fun and more colorful Stir-fries and Fajitas.

It was pretty much a, ‘use up pepper seed on hand’ season. :)


61 posted on 09/28/2022 6:48:07 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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How can you resist a plant called, 'Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate?' This heirloom is so pretty and fun to grow. It can self-seed in some growing zones, but you're going to be cutting so many of the seed heads for bouquets, that usually isn't a problem. It dries beautifully for dried floral arrangements, too. Seed is available through Baker Creek.

From Baker Creek: Annual. A pollinator friendly favorite from the Victorian era. This unsung hero of the classic cottage garden boasts cerise pink draping, rope-like flowers. Plants mature over 6' tall. We are happy to offer this rare and colorful heirloom from the gardens of yesteryear. A nice cut or dried flower.

62 posted on 09/28/2022 8:46:58 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Here is that tomato inside view. Definitely more meat inside than a beefsteak. Headed over to check out online pics of the name you gave it, have to go back up on the thread to find it. 0-02-01-82b931d4de819beb4af9bef22032c0f53b38a5fe9ac7cf941f03e9ba5aacd107-657423c76f8105bf
63 posted on 09/28/2022 10:15:30 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Just using google images, yes I get a couple of pics for Constoluto Genovese but a few more called Constoluto Florentino. This website has a good pic and it looks really close. We saved some seeds at any rate for next year.
Thanks for steering me in this direction.
https://territorialseed.com/products/tomato-costoluto-fiorentino?variant=12786171445347


64 posted on 09/28/2022 10:30:51 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: MomwithHope

Looks good, not matter what it is! :)


65 posted on 09/28/2022 1:21:12 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: MomwithHope

I knew it was ‘Constoluto’ something, no matter what! Good sleuthing! Hope it produces true for you. :)


66 posted on 09/28/2022 1:22:13 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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Here’s a video of the method I use for growing salad greens well into Fall in my unheated greenhouse.

Roots & Refuge Farm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXn2t8GLh0

She gabs a lot! The demo begins about 6 minutes in.


67 posted on 09/28/2022 1:24:18 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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Cleaned out the pepper beds the other day. This is my largest harvest basket. Chopping through them today. Some will be sliced and some will be rough chopped and some will be diced small for breakfast/egg dishes. All will be frozen on cookie sheets, then popped into ziplocks for easy future use.


68 posted on 09/28/2022 1:30:24 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I just got a fine for weeds in my garden. It’s a closed in backyard that’s difficult to see without effort. This is what the police are busy doing.


69 posted on 09/28/2022 3:54:22 PM PDT by ArcadeQuarters (Remember the 2020 backstabbers. No more RINOs ever!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Mmmmmm. Love peppers. I had a continuous harvest since the first one this year and the rest will come in in a few days.


70 posted on 09/28/2022 3:57:01 PM PDT by ArcadeQuarters (Remember the 2020 backstabbers. No more RINOs ever!)
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To: ArcadeQuarters

Well, that sucks! Are you governed by a Home Owners Association?


71 posted on 09/28/2022 4:45:47 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

No it’s the town doing it. Once I pull everything up I’m going to cover the beds with weed barrier. Let’s see them find weeds then.


72 posted on 09/28/2022 4:54:51 PM PDT by ArcadeQuarters (Remember the 2020 backstabbers. No more RINOs ever!)
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"Food security is not in the supermarket. It's not in the government. It's not at the emergency services division. True food security is the historical normalcy of packing it in during the abundant times, building that in-house larder, and resting easy knowing that our little ones are not dependent on next week's farmers' market or the electronic cashiers at the supermarket." ~ Joel Salatin


73 posted on 09/29/2022 7:37:50 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Peppers. I am getting to the point where peppers need to grow quickly and in quantity or I won’t grow them. Shishitos are 60 days; and Shervna Chuska are 85. Maybe I should try king of the north or Beaver Dam? The Atris looks like a good pepper!


74 posted on 09/30/2022 8:15:31 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

‘Beaver Dam’ is a good pepper! The ones I listed earlier are all good for me, but yes, they are later in the season up here.

‘King of the North’ is always a good choice. Two others you should consider are ‘Margaret’s’ and ‘Carmen.’ Both from Jung’s.

Jalapenos grow just fine for me up here, too.

New thread starting for the week in a little while. Coffee & dog walking, first; it’s a beautiful Fall morning! :)


75 posted on 10/01/2022 6:25:32 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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Yo hoo

https://thefreethoughtproject.com/the-state/usda-now-asking-people-to-register-their-vegetable-gardens-for-national-database


76 posted on 10/05/2022 2:20:49 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: combat_boots

*Yoo hoo


77 posted on 10/05/2022 2:21:48 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: combat_boots

We’re on it! Thanks!


78 posted on 10/06/2022 7:14:34 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

ATTENTION ALL GARDENERS...

USDA Now Asking People to Register Their Vegetable Gardens for National Database? Step #1?

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4098649/posts


79 posted on 10/06/2022 7:25:53 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever
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