Seed Starting & Exchanges

It is hard to think about the gardens when THIS is what it looks like outside. What the HECK; where is all this coming from :/

Alas, our seed order came in and I finally had some time to get some of the seeds started. We are a tad late on some (a'hem, the onions) but better late than never. Among the seeds I started were some of the heirlooms I ordered from Bakers Creek. Anyone else out there order from them?

So, here is my completed task for the day! Of course, minus the seedlings of Leeks & Purple Haze Tomatos you see in the background. Hubby did those awhile ago and I also now realize we didn't quite start the Leeks right, but that is ok.

I did Jupiter Peppers, Cherokee Purple Tomatos, Suttgarter Onions, Ferrys Round Dutch Cabbage and some Cilantro today. The rest of our seeds can be direct sowed once the weather turns.

This was my helper today - a lot of good he was ;)

Anyone looking to trade some seeds?

I am open to any kind of trade as long as it is something we'd eat and don't already have! Among the seeds I have for trade are:

• Cherokee Purple Tomato


• Stuttgarter Onion


• Jupiter Pepper


• Ferrys Round Dutch Cabbage


• Carentan Leeks


• Edamame Seeds


• Coriander Seeds


• Deer Tounge Lettuce


• Fin De Meaux Cucs


• Ruby Wallace's Old Time White Cucs


• Parisian Pickling Cucs


• Golden Wax Beans


• KY Wonder Pole Beans


• Atomic Red Carrots

Seed Exchange - Leeks & Edamame

I have TONS of Heirloom Carentan Leek Seeds (via Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds) that I am happy to trade for something else. The packet I ordered contains way more seed than I need. This is the description of these leeks provided by Baker Creek:

Long, thick (2 inches across); vigorous and fast growing; delicate, deliciously mild flavor; great fresh or cooked. The Carentan leek was mentioned by Vilmorin in 1885. An old European favorite that is becoming rare. Very adaptable and yields are good.

I also have Envy Soya Bean Heirloom seeds from Baker Creek that are perfect for Edamame! Here is the Baker Creek description on these:

Early 80-day variety is great for the north. Perfect for Edamame, fresh shelling or dried, nice green-colored beans have good flavor; developed by the late Prof. Edwin Meader, UNH

If you are interested in either of these seeds, please let me know. It would be great to make a trade with a seed you may have an abundance of! Email me at apollosonacres at hotmail dot com