- Maggie Oster’s Feb. 25 column for the National Garden Association at www.garden.org (Upper South) about growing Microgreens gave me this idea. (http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/inmygarden/3393). I’ve two boxes of old and older seeds. I can’t bear to toss them. Well, maybe some on the compost pile or to the red wigglers. I won’t plant them in the garden – wasted work and space if they don’t grow. Sprouting certain varieties indoors now as micro-greens – herbs, lettuces, spring mix, peas – is an excellent opportunity. If they germinate, I’ve delicious, supernutritious greens. If the seeds aren’t viable, no loss. To the good, there’ll be less clutter in the seed boxes – more room for this year’s seeds!
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The balance between throughing away old seed that might still grow and wasting time on planting old seed that does not grow is a tough one. As I am somehwat thrifty (read cheap) by nature I would likely want to find an easy way to let those little genetic packs of life have a try at growing.
Good Luck
Peter
Charlotte the website is beautiful. Great job! Hope to see you in Philly one day
You would be proud… I am growing my own basil and rosemary in NYC… I will email you a picture… I’m so proud of the little guys.
Delighted to “read” from you both. A, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the basil and rosemary. Peter, the “old” greens seeds I used certainly sprouted enough for some healthy nibbles. Hi to Kathy for me.
Blossoms up! Charlotte