Seed exchange

[MargueriteBee]

The intent of this thread is to be a place for those who would like to exchange seeds. If you have extra seeds please post what kind. The price of mailing is on the sender.

Addresses will be by private message only.

I have three more packs of luffa sponge seeds that I can share. Luffa sponges grow up to look like big green zuchinnis. Cut off the rind and soak, them squeeze out seeds and flesh, then hang up to dry. They work great in the kitchen to wash dishes, or in the bathtub. Below is a link I found on how to grow them.

http://www.luffa.info/

[HORIZONS]

I'm in! I will compile a list to swap....

[yiolas]

I think a seed swap is a wonderful idea ! It's what community is all about. I should have some heirloom seeds of many vegetables by July.

Thanks

[HORIZONS]

They had a Heirloom seed exchange at the county fair grounds yesterday. I was able to get a few, it was a 1st time event and not much there. I have a few duplicate packs I can share of the following with whosoever desires: Mammoth Sunflower - Red Russian Kale - Speckled Cow Peas - Red Hill Country Okra - Heirloom large Okra - Yard Long Beans - African Basil - Thai Hot Pepper - and a very small amount of Red Amaranth.

[MargueriteBee]

Someone asked for the loofah sponge seeds but they live so far away the postage was way too much. I wish I could have sent them. The postage within the US is a lot less than overseas. I guess we need to keep the cost of postage in mind.

http://ircalc.usps.gov/

This link is to the cost calculator for the US Post Office.

[Vidya Moksha]

It would be reckless and possibly a really bad idea to send seeds to a place they shouldnt be naturally. Posting anything outside of one country to another should be done with awareness and care.

[olgraybear]

If anyone still is interested in seed exchange, I would like to participate. Let me know what your looking for if anything specific.

[MorningSong]

I am still looking for luffa seeds.... just a few stuffed in an envelope would do, I imagine.

Anyone need anything in particular that I might be able to get here in Northern Italy to send ya? Most of our seed is still pretty clear of OGM or super hybrid stuff.... very traditional seed for very traditional gardeners.

[HORIZONS]

I am still looking for luffa seeds.... just a few stuffed in an envelope would do, I imagine.

I have a bunch growing, so I will have some soon.

[Ammit]

morningsong,, do you mean a type of bean seed? if so which type exactly??

[MorningSong]

OH, Horizons... if you could spare a stamp and send me a few I would love it!

My mom used to grow them when I was a child and just let them dry on the vine like a gourd. Then all she did was chip the dried skin off, and shake out the seeds. A few rinses in soapy water and let them dry out and they were ready to use.

Ammit, I don't really understand your question... do you mean what are luffa? or are you asking me about kinds of beans here?

[HORIZONS]

OH, Horizons... if you could spare a stamp and send me a few I would love it!

My mom used to grow them when I was a child and just let them dry on the vine like a gourd. Then all she did was chip the dried skin off, and shake out the seeds. A few rinses in soapy water and let them dry out and they were ready to use.

Ammit, I don't really understand your question... do you mean waht are luffa? or are you asking me about kinds of beans here?

Thanks for the info as this is the first time I have grown them, and when I get the seeds out I will happily send you some.

[Ammit]

no, what is luffa, a search came up with beans..

[MorningSong]

ahahah...ok

Luffa are a strange cucumber-gourd-like plant that produce edible zuchini looking fruits that if you let them grow to full maturation to the point of completely drying out (like a gourd will), can be "shucked" and used as a sponge.... until, of course, it rots or falls apart. You can find them in most stores and they actually last a long time considering they are a "vegetable" product.

http://www.luffa.info/

[MargueriteBee]

luffa sponges are used to scrub dishes or use in the bath

[Ammit]

Blimey, and there is me just thinking you can eat it, lol

[olgraybear]

I would gladly send anyone fresh seeds, this season, for the asking, just need an addy. I have heirloom varieties of many types of squash, green beans, cucumber, tomatoes. Many other varieties. I would like to find some luffa, and some barley for now if anyone has extra.

[olgraybear]

and maybe some english cucumber should anyone have extra

[Kari Lynn]

Wow, this is neat!

I'm still learning how to save seed myself.
But wondered if someone knew of a standard sweet corn seed that is very sweet and tender, like the hybreds are? I usually buy Incredible, or Ambrosia, but as they are hybreds, I can't save the seed from them can I?

Also wondered if anyone knew the best way to keep grain crops over winter? I had a neighbor that stuck some wheat fresh harvested from a field and out of a combine, into a popcorn tin. He thought the tin would keep the bugs and mice out of it, but as it turned out, he said the wheat has microscopic bugs. (and eggs or larva) When he opened the container up the next spring, all that was left were hulls, as bugs ate the wheat berries.

[Ammit]

I have sweet chillie and large pumpkin seeds spare.

[olgraybear]

Thought I might post a link for some info in regards to Monsanto and the worlds seeds..

http://transitionvermont.ning.com/profiles/blogs/vermont-seed-suppliers-be

[Nenuphar]

Hi, thank you for starting this thread!

[Nenuphar]

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[Nenuphar]

I recently found a seed-exchange mailing list on Yahoo that is active and well organized. This one, so far, has been wonderful, and I have already made some contacts to trade seeds and or receive some for a SASE. The majority of participants in this group are American and most of the trades occur within the USA.

Here is the link, if you would like to check it out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the-grandkids-seed-exchange/


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[Nenuphar]

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[John Parslow]

Hello all

First of all I think this thread is an excellent idea but can foresee problems exchanging seeds from one country/continent to another - it would be great if we could split this into countries or regions where this does not cause any undue burden on the local infrastructure. For example if we made it UK wide USA wide Canada wide etc., it would reduce any unforeseen dilemma and reduce the cost of postage to those participating. I am very keen to ‘grow my own’ and save all my spare seeds for the following season and would be very happy to seed swap with anyone in the UK.

Best of luck to all and happy growing and enjoy the fruits of your labour. JP :cool:

[webyourstuff]

If I buy organic, can I safely assume it is non-gmo?

[webyourstuff]

Egads!

Just found this on the web:
http://transitionvermont.ning.com/profiles/blogs/vermont-seed-suppliers-be

[AuCo]

I was going to get some seeds but not sure what best grow in the US Upper Midwest. I found this vendor here http://www.anniesheirloomseeds.com/annies-family-homestead-garden/ but not sure if the seeds are what the site claims to be. Wonder if any of us here have a recommendation. Thanks.

[Nenuphar]

Just found a seed trading group for Canadians at GardenWeb :canada:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/excan

...and here is the link for other countries. :cool:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/exchind/