what is the cultiver of this sunchoke root? I've read that it is best to buy a cultiver that doesn't spread by seed -- do these spread by seed?
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No we don't have random plants, only where we planted them and left small tubers for this year. It wouldn't be hard to snip the flowers off before they are mature if you are concerned about over producing. You may also call me, I would love to come transplant any extras you have, LOL.
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its a root , you eat and it will spread ever year . nice sun flower s above ground . plants are root bulb s
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my Jerusalem Artichoke bloomed but never had seed. I don't know why. The tubers spread under ground. I think it was a pound I ordered and got a 5 gallon bucket full of tubers. I am waiting to see how many I missed when they start coming up in the spring. I will leave them in a couple of places I planted them but will dig them up in my small garden spot. If I have trouble getting them all out I will put a tarp over the spot so they can't grow.
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The cultiver of this is the tubers on the roots. When you harvest them, you will leave some of the smaller ones in the ground for the next years crop. Mine did not have a tremendous amount of flowers on them and I read that if you cut the flowers off, then the tubers will be larger as the nutrients go to them instead of the flowers. I did not get but about 10 plants off of 4.5 pounds of the tubers that I bought so I was disappointed in that, but the ten plants I did have produced enough tubers to make my artichoke relish that we love.
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I've let mine go to seed but haven't seen any growing where I haven't planted them. Both Mother Earth News and eat the weeds websites have great articles about Jerusalem Artichokes and many other plants. Check them out, especially eat the weeds.
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I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.
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Hey Burrel, I just purchased the seed myself and have not been able to see how it is going to respond yet. Good luck!
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I don't think so, but I don't know for sure. Mine only lived a couple months. I've read where they spread so easily that they turn into a nuisance, but I still want the flower, so I'm going to try planting seeds.
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I actually received a pack of Sunflower seeds for my "Thank You". I planted them in the spring and had gorgeous sunflowers the whole summer. If it doesn't specify what type of seeds. Plant them in a separate pot and enjoy the surprise.
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Having used one of these for many years, I believe it spreads more evenly than any other type of spreader. It slowly meters out the seed as the crank is turned. Technique and wind are keys to a good spread.
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SnowyJay, have you used this for herbs, nuts, seeds, dried dandelion root, etc? If not, what did you end up buying? I am interested in purchasing ONE mill - mostly used for nut, seed, dry roots.
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Just need to plant them and water asap :). Instructions can be found found on the Mr Stacky website which shows best planting practices. Roots in the ground, crowns just above the soil line. Roots come dormant and coming out of dormancy so they are thirsty when you get them. New signs of growth will happen in 1-3 days. The weight should just be ignored amazons shipping goes on weight which is not accurate with actual USPS rates for shipping live plants so we the seller has to correct it by adding weight.Thank you very much!
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I've never attempted to root a succulent as most I've ever dealt with happily self propagate. If I had to assume though, I would assume no. This hormone is meant to be used on woody stalks and most succulent plants don't have one.
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I have a grey thumb, and my stocks are growing AMAZINGLY! Get a small, regular size plastic planter (~1 GAL) that can drain well, and add potting soil. Dip the bottom tip of the stalk in root hormone, stick in soil, pack soil down... water until water exits holes of pot at the bottom. Place in full sun. I live in Texas heat, and I've kept mine outdoors. I watered mine every 2-3 days when I could see that the soil was dry. When you spot new growth (little budding leaves that look like devil horns), your lil fella is producing roots, and you should prepare to transplant to very large container or garden. Look around on the internet for tips. I found Lucky Bamboo Expert on youTube was helpful, and the info on plumeria.org was invaluable. I'm so proud of my 4 guys, and I'm excited to see them mature. I started mine around July, and they have produced small blooms throughout the summer. Go for it!
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You replied that "it ships free with product"...what is it that ships with the product? what am I looking for? Nothing was in the package except the seed. Is this seed already pre-inoculated?
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Unfortunately, I have purchased seeds from various providers and very few of the supply any planting or germinating information. I had to wing it or check online on horticulture sites or you local University. Wish I could have been more help. Personally I am planning on making seed purchases through a Nursery next time. Good luck.
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I haven't planted mine yet. Sometime I have trouble starting them too. I had one that took a year to come up. I have sandy soil which i think they like. May be start them in pots for protection and let them seed naturally where you want then to go. I know they don't transplant well.
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I ordered these a couple months ago and they actually look like 4 sticks with each in plastic bag and a little soil. I planted them according to directions given. I put each in a separate 10 inch pot and set them in the sun and they are doing fine. They started sprouting leaves about a week or two after they were planted. Not all of them developed leaves at the same time. Mine have not bloomed but I am sure they will. My sister ordered them about 3 months ago and one of hers has had a little bloom. They do not like to be watered too much so read the instructions. Yes, they are the actual colors that are listed so I marked my pots when I planted them so I can see which ones mature the fastest. I ordered these a couple months ago and they actually look like 4 sticks with each in plastic bag and a little soil. I planted them according to directions given. I put each in a separate 10 inch pot and set them in the sun and they are doing fine. They started sprouting leaves about a week or two after they were planted. Not all of them developed leaves at the same time. Mine have not bloomed but I am sure they will. My sister ordered them about 3 months ago and one of hers has had a little bloom. They do not like to be watered too much so read the instructions. Yes, they are the actual... » Read More I ordered these a couple months ago and they actually look like 4 sticks with each in plastic bag and a little soil. I planted them according to directions given. I put each in a separate 10 inch pot and set them in the sun and they are doing fine. They started sprouting leaves about a week or two after they were planted. Not all of them developed leaves at the same time. Mine have not bloomed but I am sure they will. My sister ordered them about 3 months ago and one of hers has had a little bloom. They do not like to be watered too much so read the instructions. Yes, they are the actual colors that are listed so I marked my pots when I planted them so I can see which ones mature the fastest. « Show Less
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I got my seeds from amazon. Planted them in a hanging basket, and nothing came up. So I wrote to Renee's Garden, the lady who provided the seeds. These seeds need to be planted when the temperatures do not go below 50 at night. Renee sent me a new packet of seeds and I planted them in a hanging basket. The temps are warmer now, and they really began to pop up when we got into the 90's. They like moist, humid weather and warm, warm, warm. Mine have not bloomed yet, but they are coming along. If you wish me to contact you when they bloom, just let me know.
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I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :) I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that... » Read More I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :) « Show Less
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Hello! I bought one awhile back and it seems to be a medium fast grower...not slow, but not fast either... Its definitely worth waiting for. They are BEAUTIFUL! ENJOY:-)