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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Quick Links Echinacea Seed Starting SUPPLIES Organic Plant Food Organic Pest Control 15 ORGANIC GIFTS IDEAS UNDER $20 Savoy Cabbage Heirloom BEANS   Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CABBAGE Heirloom CARROTS   Heirloom CORN    Heirloom CUCUMBERS Heirloom EGGPLANT Heirloom GREENS Heirloom ONIONS   Heirloom PEAS   Heirloom PEPPERS  Heirloom RADISH Heirloom SEEDS Heirloom SQUASH & PUMPKIN Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds Organic Wildflowers Seed Pack Combos FRUIT: Berry Seeds Melon Seeds Watermelon Seeds  SPROUTS DIY Tincture Kits     Order Online and we SHIP! All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo & non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, heirloom garden seeds. Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.  Most orders place Monday-Thursday ship within 48 hours, except for Holidays.   CHERVIL    Join Our List Recently added SEEDS   Glass Gem Corn Scarlet Nasturtium Boston Pickling Cucumber Delicata Squash A Few Favorites Black Beauty Zucchini DWARF SUNSPOT SUNFLOWER SUNGOLD SUNFLOWER September 5, 2016 Did you plant Organic Garlic last year?  If you did, don't forget to let it cure after harvest.  We are planning and mapping out our gardens for our next Organic Garlic planting.  I was so impressed at how well our raised beds grew this past season that we're expanding into several new beds this October.  Ordering Organic Garlic  **Please read:  Pre-orders of Organic Garlic were offered from July thru August 20th.  We expect to sell out of our remaining varieties by the end of September and will not be able to offer organic garlic again until 2017** From our Website, "As we ship on a first come, first serve basis, your order may not ship until days or weeks later. You will receive an email when your order ships. Last year we sold out in Mid-September and were unable to accept additional orders. Please purchase additional items in a separate order.  Items ordered with Organic Garlic will ship after September 19th and into October. No order minimum on garlic"  How to Plant Organic Garlic  From Mary's Blog, Fall is the time to plant for best yields and highest quality bulbs. Generally plant in September-January. In very cold areas, plant by mid-October, and protect your crop with a thick layer of mulch such as straw. Expect to harvest it in June-July.  One lb of garlic seed equals approx. a 25' row with 4" spacing between plants. For most garlic varieties, expect an optimum 10 lb yield for each pound planted. First, let's talk terminology Below is a single CLOVE of garlic. If you break up a head of garlic, you get lots of smaller cloves Below is a BULB of garlic and is often referred to as a head of garlic.   From a customer, "In Spanish, a clove is called a diente (tooth), and the head is called cabeza (head)!"   HARDNECK Rocambole garlic has wrappers that are typically reddish in color, such as Killarney Red.  However, color is not the only requirement for this category, as some varieties may be white or purple colored. Rocambole scapes are more tightly curled than other varieties.  Most rocambole varieties produce 8 to 10 cloves per head. SOFTNECK Softneck garlic, also called artichoke garlic due to their numerous cloves that give them an appearance similar to the "petals" of an artichoke head, is the most common garlic due to its excellent storage characteristics.  This is the kind you will find in grocery stores.  **Softnecks are the most heat tolerant of garlic, and have a sweeter, milder flavor than hardnecks.  If you're looking to make garlic braids, this is the type to grow. Inchelium Red is a softneck variety  JUST A TIP: Soak garlic cloves in Organic Kelp Meal and water for 2 hours before planting. We offer Organic Kelp Meal at Mary's Heirloom Seeds to make your own Kelp Tea! *This can make a huge difference*  From The Old Farmer's Almanac,  Planting CONTINUE READING WHEN TO PLANT GARLIC  From Mary's Blog, One important factor in planting garlic is PLANNING AHEAD.  First, because garlic takes 6 months or more to grow so you'll need a suitable spot.  Second because organic garlic bulbs are not available year-round.  There is usually a short window to purchase "seed garlic" and then it's gone.   SUGGESTED PLANTING TIME FOR GARLIC Please remember that these are "suggested" dates. You'll find that different sources might have different dates.  I tend to be a bit of a rebel gardener so I sometimes plant earlier and sometimes later.  Central Midwest: October. Early November in a pinch Gulf Coast: October thru November Maritime Canada & New England: October Mid Atlantic: October North Central & Rockies: Late September and into October Pacific Northwest: Late September and into October.  Early November in a pinch Southern Interior: October. Early November in a pinch    Southwest: October thru November Alaska: September Hawaii: Late September thru October San Diego: October thru November North Florida: October thru February  Central Florida: October thru February  South Florida: October thru February  **October thru December might give you a better chance at a successful crop**   CONTINUE READING Once you've grown your own organic garlic, read our article Harvesting & Curing Garlic  Extended Specials @ Mary's Heirloom Seeds   The items listed below are on sale thru Friday, September 9th ALFALFA MEAL OYSTER SHELL (calcium) DIY Liquid Fertilizer Kit PURPLE PLUM RADISH   GENOVESE BASIL   If you have additional questions please feel free to ask.  Happy Planting, Mary Mary's Heirloom Seeds

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DIY Liquid Plant Food Mix

A customer recently asked about using our Mary's Organic Plant Food in the garden on growing plants. Granular and powdered plant food is usually easier to apply MIXED into soil. However, making your own liquid, organic plant food is easy!

First, liquid feeding is usually easier with established plants. Second, liquid feed can give your plants a quicker "boost" if they need fast relief.

At Mary's Heirloom Seeds we offer a unique selection of Organic Soil Amendments. These can be combined to best suit your plant nutrient needs.

Let's get started!

For this recipe, I'm using 4 different organic soil Amendments.

Mary's Organic Plant Food

• A complete plant food with all 15 essential nutrients
• Originally developed for professional gardeners
• Complex blend of natural organics provide complete and balanced feeding of all 15 nutrients
• Environmentally safe
• No sludges, hazardous or toxic ingredients

AZOMITE *Very important for healthy root growth*

• Give Plants the Vital Minerals They need to Thrive
• Great soil additive for all plants

Azomite rock dust is a naturally mined volcanic rock composed of over 70 minerals and trace elements that are essential for optimal plant health. The rock formation in Utah from which Azomite is mined was formed when volcanic ash merged with sea water. This mixture of volcanic ash and sea water created a unique source of trace minerals and elements that moist soils are void of. Just like humans, plants require many minerals to reach peak health and vigor. Re-mineralize your soil with Azomite and your plants will thank you and reward you! 

ALFALFA MEAL
Derived from leguminous perennial alfalfa plant used for pasture and cover crop. Primary benefit of this pleasant smelling meal is increasing organic matter, although it is also a valuable plant-derived fertilizer.

• NPK analysis is 2.8-0.29-2.4
• Contains trace minerals and triaconatol
• Excellent addition to the compost pile for nitrogen content and absorbency
• Roses respond especially well to alfalfa meal
• WSDA Certified Organic Alfalfa Meal

Organic Calcium supplement-Oyster Shell

Carefully blended from organic nutrients in the ideal proportions without the use of synthetics, growth stimulants or low quality fillers

Calcium is a component of plant cell walls, and it’s needed for enzyme formation and nitrate uptake. Organic calcium can also be used to help neutralize excessively acidic soils, which is especially important when you’re growing green, leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, or cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kale.

Highest quality ingredients help provide an effective and environmentally friendly approach to plant care, crop fertilization and soil management.

DIY LIQUID FERTILIZER RECIPE
1 cup Mary's Organic Plant food
1/3 cup Oyster Shell
1/3 cup Organic Alfalfa Meal
1/3 cup AZOMITE
**1/4 of each for light feeding**

Add all ingredients to a 5 gallon bucket 
*Preferably a food-grade, pba-free bucket*
Fill the bucket with water and mix thoroughly
Let the mixture sit for 12-24 hours. Optional: stir occasionally

Apply liquid fertilizer to plants @ 1 to 4 cups per plant

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