Originally published in July 2016 Why don’t more commercial growers grow perennial milkweed? Milkweed seeds require vernalization (a period of exposure to cold before they are planted outside, or started in a greenhouse) for 3-6 weeks to germinate properly. Milkweed…
We've lamented the difficulty of finding perennial milkweed species (Asclepias) before (read more here). They tend to be difficult to find in substantial quantities, slow to germinate from seed, and resentful of commercial growing conditions--rich soil, constant irrigation and a…
For this third and final discussion on the topic of seasonality vs availability, we'll begin with a current, and ideal, example: Milkweed. Monarch butterfly enthusiasts and concerned gardeners have done a great job of spreading the word on supporting the…
Originally published in April 2015. North Texas has a long growing season. In fact, there's always something we can be planting year-round. For annual color beds and containers, though, this can create a challenge. With a year-round growing season, few…
