Mystery Seeds!

Discussion in 'Seed Starting / Propagation' started by S-H, Feb 23, 2026 at 10:51 AM.

  1. S-H

    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    No idea what they are, as whatever was written on the packing isn't readable anymore, (neither can I remember)...

    So I just placed them in hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes, and the growing medium in the microwave for 30 seconds on high power, (so that no mites nor any bacteria or fungus remains).

    After which I planted them. And gave rainwater, which I had collected last time we had a shower, (7 months ago I think).

    So let's wait and see what grows.

    I'm excited!

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    4 0'clocks ?
     
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    Jersey Devil Garden Pest

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    Why you post laugh, I'm serious. Don't know the scientific name but I grow them every year from thier own seeds and thats what they look like.
     
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    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    Well these could be the giant onions.
    I actually can't be sure.
    Maybe these seeds were gifted to me.
    Which is maybe why I can't remember.

    Since this is the growing season, why not just plant them and see what sprouts.

    I'm actually not even sure how old these seeds are...
     
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    Anniekay Shovel Kicker

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    They could be anything. There are lots of plants that have seeds that look like that. Onions seed and 4 o'clock seed look the same.

    I wouldn't put seeds in the microwave. Never heard of that. Putting them under a magnetic rock for a whike is supposed to do them good, I've heard, but microwaves ? Nah, I would think it detrimental to the seed.
     
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    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    Not the seeds, only the growing medium, (worm compost), was put in the microwave. So that no fungus, bacteria, or mites would survive...

    Only after doing this, did I plant the seeds in it, (which I soaked in hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes for removing fungus and bacteria that could be on them).

    [ Had no idea what 4 O'clock plant was, so just now Googled it ].
     
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