heirloom seed trade/giveaway/swap/borrow/loan thread

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Originally Posted by Finster101

I don't have anything to trade but, would be willing to pay for some horseradish roots to try and get some started. I don't know if it will grow in Florida but, would sure like to try.

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I won't be digging roots until fall but if you remind me I can stick one in a little dirt to keep i moist and pop it in the mail.

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Originally Posted by MaryB

I won't be digging roots until fall but if you remind me I can stick one in a little dirt to keep i moist and pop it in the mail.

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I will try to remember. That is about the time I need to put them in the ground here. Thank you

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Originally Posted by rancher1913

we have lots of "winter" squash, it keeps all winter. spaghetti, long island, butternut, pumpkin.

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How do you store your squash over winter? I’ve never have had good luck doing it. Some people have suggested harvesting it earlier, before it’s 100% ripe.

I just put them in my 50 degree pantry that by then has around 40% humidity(gets dryer as winter drags on). They last 3+ months. I keep them in a screened in shelf otherwise mice will chew on them and that can cause spoilage. They will eventually turn all orange and about then start to mold inside around the seeds...