Hedgeapple.com - Hedgeapple Seed Experiment
This the results of an experiment using Mr. Knapp's explanation of how the hedge rows were planted in the late 1800's and early 1900's.- Collected the mature hedgeapples in the fall after they have fallen.
- Placed them in a container that allowed water to collect in the bottom inch but not any higher. This keeps them damp but does not kill the seeds above the water line.
- Left out through the winter allowing it to freeze and let the rain water to come in.
- In early spring I mashed the remaining slurry and planted in a 8 foot shadow trench in my garden.
Same hedge row as above. Picture was taken in Oct., 6 months after planting:
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Recent Survey Entries
Name: Louis
State: OH
Years used: A Long Time!
How many used: 50
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: each room in the house, shop, and cars
Pest After: spiders and mice
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: 75% Reduction
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? Not Sure
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Very Localized
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: i use them in two old cars to keep the nice out and it works.
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Rose
State: MN
Years used: 2
How many used: 2
Obtained: Grocery Store
Places where used: basement
Pest After: spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: Not Sure
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: .
Did They Work: Yes