Rooftop Patio SE Asia

Vnsmkr said:

Up to the patio for an update later this morning, but I was just reading through some threads here and I realize I am addicted to planting seeds. Ha ha. I was watching the latest Weed Nerd few days back and Sub says, "I heard of people collecting seeds like baseball cards. Why? Plant them!"

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I tried to save a couple dozen seeds, but I ended up popping them I definetly have seed-fever, But I don't know how long I could save them for.

GB know what you mean. I never have stored more than few years, but as long as they are kept cool and dark they should last quite a while. I keep mine in a sealed container in the freezer and I have never had any issues. Of course I have times where I don't have 100% germination or seedlings flop, but I believe everyone has this and its part of gardening. realistic gardening anyway.

This is the first year I will try to go through entire year. I usually have a 3 month break after the crop going now gets harvested due to heat up top and also we get some pretty strong storms which blow in. Last year I started early by moving plants in or covering them up for most of storms, so I know its doable, just more of a pain. I will take the pain for the pleasure of having medicine year round.

Yesterday morning I was up in the garden and there was quite a special looking insect which had a long red snout like an elephant. After I watched it for a few minutes climbing up the cage around one of the plants it seemed to be changing its viewing direction to keep me in its sights. In the past I have had young plants chewed up, and since this thing had a beetle like body I figured it were time to smash it up (before it started chewing). Turned out it was a red snout lantern bug. Really colorful wings as well.

nice plants. those flowers are very vibrant

Thanks Buzworthy. I thought I had killed the orange ones in the direct heat, but they all got a dose of fish and aloe and they got moved then came back stronger. Love the vibrant colors as thats part of the relaxation upstairs

Kosher Tangie from DNA seems like it a very healthy seed. Took right off and is loving the full sun (its hot)

Slow going, but is what it is. They have all been trained either mainlined, tied down, topped, etc. Have moved the 1 male to another location so that can collect pollen. We had to go away for a week due to a family member passing away and I didnt have cages up around 2 chernobyls and the birds ate them up pretty well. My mistake and should have known, lesson learned. All caged up now and once they get to a certain size birds leave them alone (but they are tasty leaves).