Talk about heirloom seeds - seed trivia

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Nov 03, 2013

I thought this story was 'cool' enough to share:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2184912/World-garden-grown-onboard-barge-seeds-discarded-Bristol-docks-300-YEARS-ago.html

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evelyn_inthegarden Sierra Foothills, CA(Zone 8a) Nov 05, 2013

Thank you for sharing...very interesting...

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steadycam3 Houston Heights, TX(Zone 9a) Nov 05, 2013

Thank you for sharing this. Very interesting indeed. I wonder if the plants are very different from the species of that same plant today. In other words, how much would or could a species change in 300 years? Apparently, it did not change so much it could not be identified. I wonder if they grew out plants which they still have not been able to identify. Great project.

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Nov 06, 2013

The story certainly raises questions...what was the germination rate, are they going to collect seeds? Can I buy some? Perhaps they're going to tow the barge around the world...or perhaps it's too precious to risk?


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brendak654 Anna, IL(Zone 6b) Nov 16, 2013

That was a good read - THANKS!

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Nov 16, 2013

You're all very welcome, I've still been thinking about the story.

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