Free: Organic Lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album) - 200+ Seeds - Gardening Seeds & Bulbs

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. Or else in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If you have an old window to lay on the ground you'll be able to work that piece sooner.
. The seedlings transplant readily with almost no setback. About 3% of the seeds are brown and those germinate easily. The majority are black and have varying degrees of dormancy some remaining viable for decades.
. Initially only 10-30% of the seeds will germinate this season which is why I offer 200+ seeds. The rest will germinate next season & the next, etc.
. Place the envelope with the remainder (or all) of the seeds in a zip lock bag & store in the freezer (at least 5 weeks) until ready to sow in the spring.
. To get a head start on the season you can sow some indoors on top of a small flat or tray or pot about 6-8 weeks before your average last freeze date.
. Germination is increased by light, strong day and night temperature fluctuations, and the presence of nitrate in the soil. So a decent amount of compost in your indoor mix should help increase your percent germination.
. Additionally to achieve the temperature fluctuation, if youre up to it, place your tray or pot in the fridge after dark and return it to the windowsill in the AM until your first seedlings begin to emerge.
. After potting them on you can move them into the garden around the last freeze date with minjmal hardening off.
. Remember the seeds that didn't germinate are still viable but dormant so add the remainder of the mix to some spot in the garden where you want Lamb's quarters in the future or from where you can just transplant future emerging seedlings.
. In the fall one mature plant on the average will produce over 70,000 seeds. You'll have all you can use and more the following season.

Jan 5th, 2012 at 3:41:55 PM PST by

What a terrific item!! F & W!! Hopefully I get a chance to bid!! What does it taste like?

Jan 6th, 2012 at 10:51:04 AM PST by

. . Whoops. Forgot about the reply button again . Your answer's below. Thanks again.

Jan 6th, 2012 at 12:03:22 PM PST by

. . Opinions vary. - - Like a milder spinach. - - Like asparagus raw. - - Like spinach or chard with a hint of asparagus. - - Like spinach with an earthier, mineral rich taste.
. . As you probably realize, taste is a pretty subjective thing, but most people label them delicious with some saying they taste even better than spinach.
. . Personally, I love spinach both raw & steamed with lots of butter & I love lamb's quarters the same way.
. . Besides, Popeye would have been even healthier if he had used them instead of spinach.
. . Hope that helps. Fanning you back & thanks.

Jan 6th, 2012 at 12:00:35 PM PST by

I've actually never had chard, but I love both spinach and asparagus!

Jan 6th, 2012 at 7:53:09 PM PST by

. . Great. And thanks for the bid. Good luck.

Jan 7th, 2012 at 1:49:31 AM PST by

They grow wild around here. Just thought they were an ordinary weed.

Jan 8th, 2012 at 12:40:28 PM PST by

. . They grow wild all over the US & many other places around the world. Lucky for my auctions lots of people haven't found them yet. Most of the Chenopodium species are pretty nutritious.
. . I grow several "weeds" in my community garden plot & my backyard. Not only are they good for you but most food thieves don't know to steal them.
. . I'll be listing others up the road with the info once I get some time to clean the seeds.

Jan 8th, 2012 at 1:50:53 PM PST by

I have a question--How did you know my name?

Jan 8th, 2012 at 3:15:31 PM PST by

. . I checked your Facebook page.

Jan 8th, 2012 at 3:24:13 PM PST by

FREE: Organic Lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album) - 200+ Seeds