Results: Seeds and Gardening
Published on 03/16/2016
Spring is right around the corner. Some of you have already started seeds to plant after that last frost date. Did you know there are thousands of different types of vegetables? There are. Last year I obtained 150 types of pepper seeds. I wish I had enough room to grow them all. That would be nice. However, I can pick and choose what it is I'd like to grow. The same is with tomatoes, I believe the number I have of those are near 100 types.
I'm hoping this survey will inspire some of you to grow some of your own vegetables. Not only can it be fun, but it gives you a sense of accomplishment when you slice that tomato for a sandwich. Might even make you wonder: "What in the world drove me to grow that Super Hot Pepper and then to eat it!"
You can grow your own Batavian Escarole (endive) and many other lettuce types as well. Doing so also saves you a good bit of money. Swiss Chard will cost you about $3.99 at the store. Buy a slip of them for $3.00 and have yourself more than a hundred of them!
One other thing... Did you know there are people who trades seeds within their own country? As well as outside their country - just make sure if you do so that you are aware of the laws per that country. What's the cost in these types of trades? About as much as buying one pack of seeds. This is how I built up my seed library. Yep, a seed library. Every family should have one. So do yourself some research online if your interested in trading with others within your country. You will find its a very effective way to get seeds of all types. Oh and hey, most trading sites love to help beginners to get started! So check it out. You'll not regret it! Happy planting!
Feel free to comment about your garden in the comment section below. What kind of garden setup do you have or would like to have. There are many ways you can make a garden work wherever you live. So don't give up too easy and be discouraged. And tell us about your seed trading experiences. How well did it work out for you. And for all you who would like to trade some seeds... Watch out! You might just get hooked! Good luck to you all!
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1.
1.
Would you like to grow a garden this year? Yes
54%
1025 votes
No
34%
643 votes
Undecided
12%
225 votes
2.
2.
Are you going to grow a garden this year? Yes
36%
686 votes
No
44%
827 votes
Undecided
20%
380 votes
3.
3.
Did you know there are seed trading sites available online? No, not interested
48%
916 votes
No, but will be checking it out
27%
514 votes
Yes, I Am an active seed trader
5%
103 votes
Yes, but I just don't have the time
19%
359 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
32 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57% | 11 | |
| yes | 0.16% | 3 |
| I live in an appartment and that is the pits. I am growing green plants in the house witch keeps me busy. | 0.05% | 1 |
| E | 0.05% | 1 |
| I live in a town house! | 0.05% | 1 |
| I suppose there would/could be. | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes, but I don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes, my season is too short to grow anything worthwhile | 0.05% | 1 |
| I live in an apartment with no place outside to grow anything at all | 0.05% | 1 |
| no yard | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am the place green things go to die | 0.05% | 1 |
| Allergic to too many bugs | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes, but I am not interested | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes, I knew. Not interested | 0.05% | 1 |
| D | 0.05% | 1 |
| n | 0.05% | 1 |
| other | 0.05% | 1 |
| no | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.05% | 1 |
| not enough water | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
What vegetables will you be growing this season? Tomato's
39%
730 votes
Peppers
25%
477 votes
Cucumbers
23%
430 votes
Beans
16%
305 votes
Asparagus
5%
92 votes
Lettuce
14%
268 votes
Cabbage
6%
112 votes
Potatoes
11%
207 votes
Squash
11%
214 votes
Melons
6%
122 votes
Broccoli
6%
123 votes
Carrots
14%
260 votes
Onions
15%
275 votes
Herbs
14%
274 votes
Radishes
8%
148 votes
Swiss Chard
4%
84 votes
Celeriac/Celery
3%
51 votes
Strawberries
12%
226 votes
N/A - nope not growing anything
46%
865 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
74 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.17% | 9 | |
| Flowers | 0.15% | 8 |
| garlic | 0.07% | 4 |
| unsure | 0.06% | 3 |
| beets | 0.06% | 3 |
| PEAS | 0.04% | 2 |
| blueberries | 0.04% | 2 |
| Kale | 0.04% | 2 |
| Snow Peas | 0.04% | 2 |
| not sure | 0.04% | 2 |
| not sure yet | 0.04% | 2 |
| sweet corn | 0.02% | 1 |
| Snow peas and green beans too | 0.02% | 1 |
| roses | 0.02% | 1 |
| Sunflower | 0.02% | 1 |
| Only flowers | 0.02% | 1 |
| Spinach | 0.02% | 1 |
| I grow flower gardens | 0.02% | 1 |
| watermelon | 0.02% | 1 |
| zuchini | 0.02% | 1 |
| don't know yet | 0.02% | 1 |
| Only plant perennials | 0.02% | 1 |
| Pumpkins, garlic, corn | 0.02% | 1 |
| Not sure yet what else we might do!! | 0.02% | 1 |
| Beets, Garlic | 0.02% | 1 |
| no vegetables, just flowers | 0.02% | 1 |
| beets, sunchoke (jerusalem artichoke), corn, peas | 0.02% | 1 |
| Peppers | 0.02% | 1 |
| Brussels | 0.02% | 1 |
| Watermelon, peas, corn, zuchs, ect. | 0.02% | 1 |
| and a lot of others | 0.02% | 1 |
| Dragonfruit | 0.02% | 1 |
| Cherries, blueberries, apples, blackberries, raspberries, garlic | 0.02% | 1 |
| raspberries, beets, spinach | 0.02% | 1 |
| blueberries; rhubarb | 0.02% | 1 |
| not sure depends on the room i have and the money | 0.02% | 1 |
| j | 0.02% | 1 |
| no place to grow | 0.02% | 1 |
| Chives | 0.02% | 1 |
| Marijuana | 0.02% | 1 |
| Okra | 0.02% | 1 |
| Herbs | 0.02% | 1 |
| turnips | 0.02% | 1 |
| pumpkins | 0.02% | 1 |
| I'll check out the gardening site first. | 0.02% | 1 |
| RASBERRIES, FIGS, GRAPES | 0.02% | 1 |
5.
5.
Do you start your seeds inside before the last frost date? Or, do you like to buy them at the local nursery all ready to plant? Yes, I start my own seeds
13%
247 votes
Yes, I buy them at the local nursery all ready to plant
16%
302 votes
Yes, I do both
16%
312 votes
N/A
54%
1016 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
16 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.11% | 2 | |
| live in a apartment no place to have a garden | 0.05% | 1 |
| No | 0.05% | 1 |
| n | 0.05% | 1 |
| buy from greenhouse | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do both | 0.05% | 1 |
| Another person does both at Home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| flower seeds on ebay | 0.05% | 1 |
| nope, seeds outside in the garden | 0.05% | 1 |
| Asparagus and strawberries are perennials | 0.05% | 1 |
| Plant the seeds in the ground -- why wasn't this an option? | 0.05% | 1 |
| would be first time for vegetables, so not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| direct sow most and buy some plants as well | 0.05% | 1 |
| Buy plants | 0.05% | 1 |
| plant seeds in garden do not start indoors | 0.05% | 1 |
6.
6.
Do you save seeds from your garden year after year? No, I buy new plants year after year
12%
225 votes
No, I get new seeds every year
14%
258 votes
No, I don't like the hassle
7%
140 votes
Yes, I always save new seeds for the next season
15%
292 votes
N/A
51%
961 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
17 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.26% | 5 | |
| yes | 0.05% | 1 |
| SOME SEEDS ARE GENETICALLY ALTERED SO SEED YOUR PLANTS PRODUCE ARE STIRLE | 0.05% | 1 |
| Some I do and some I don't | 0.05% | 1 |
| h | 0.05% | 1 |
| some I save, some I buy new | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes I have hairloom seeds that I have collected from several family members | 0.05% | 1 |
| Another Person in the Family does. | 0.05% | 1 |
| combo of both | 0.05% | 1 |
| varies - sometimes save flower seeds but not veggies | 0.05% | 1 |
| sometimes! | 0.05% | 1 |
| sometimes | 0.05% | 1 |
| This is my first time and we are doing it in a community garden | 0.05% | 1 |
7.
7.
Do you consider yourself a gardener? Yes
32%
599 votes
No
68%
1294 votes
8.
8.
After hearing about seed trading online, do you feel like you would be interested in researching for sites online? Yes, I'll be checking into it
26%
495 votes
No, I don't have time for it
65%
1226 votes
I am a seed trader
6%
116 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
56 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 0.69% | 13 |
| 0.58% | 11 | |
| no | 0.26% | 5 |
| na | 0.26% | 5 |
| maybe | 0.11% | 2 |
| not sure | 0.11% | 2 |
| No, I'm not interested | 0.05% | 1 |
| No reason just don't want to mess with it | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't have time for that | 0.05% | 1 |
| I live in apt, no garden. | 0.05% | 1 |
| garden but not with edibles | 0.05% | 1 |
| UNDECIDED | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have time, I just don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
| No need for seeds | 0.05% | 1 |
| Maybe not at the Moment. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Maybe. | 0.05% | 1 |
| rent do not have a garden | 0.05% | 1 |
| NO, I cannot garden. We are in an extreme drought | 0.05% | 1 |
| See answer in # 3. | 0.05% | 1 |
| b | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't have a garden | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't live where the conditions are tight to grow anything. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Would be more likely to trade at a group that is not far from here. | 0.05% | 1 |
| other | 0.05% | 1 |
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