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02/03/2009: "More Stuff about the Previous Stuff"

today's weather: 0°F Mostly Clear
weather forecast: friggin more Winter

[Above picture] Sadie thought I better tell you a bit more about what I'm doing for Spring plantings. Actually she just wanted more food and a cuddle, but I thought I'd put her persnickity mug on here.



I'm planting the rest of '07 seeds and adding some of the stuff from '08. Hostas do *not* grow true from seed, but many will resemble the parent plants in most ways. Much of the '07 stuff was pollinated by humans, meticulously standing over plants with Q-tips and toothpicks. Most of the '08 stuff was pollinated by the random bee or ambitious ant.

In all, I have started 16 different varieties of Hostas from seed so far. None of these are purebred and none of these are designated crossbreeds. If you expected anything special or patent-worthy, you've come to the wrong place. Hosta snobs will hate me - but this is for fun.

The kiddies I am producing have parents ...
Bressingham Blue
Joseph
Paul's Glory
Gold Tiara
-random blue mix
Blue Angel
Blue Belle
Blue Umbrellas
Lunar Orbit
Peridot
Lacey Belle
Crepe Suzette
LC (From my Grandmother's garden)
Elegans
Francis Williams
Unforgettable (From my parents' garden)

My baby Hosta growing area is a 55 gallon aquarium. It holds two flats and I kept the gravel in it. The plant warmers and light setup are shown in the previous entry.

I have plenty of seed for a second planting when time allows. 144 potential babies is not enough!