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Posted: Sep/26/2008 4:36 AM PST
Howdy, neighbor! Hey, I had this exact same thing happen to me last year, only it was in some seeds I got from a lady at work ~ and yes, they were hibiscus too. Like you, I didn't want to store the seeds with bugs in them in the house or even in my workshop. So, I just planted them out in the fall (now) bugs and all. I figured the seeds would naturally fall to the ground at this time of year anyway, and overwintering outdoors should put paid to the bugs. I don't know what kind of bugs they are, but I think they are attracted to the hibiscus seeds as I had the exact same ones you describe. |
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Posted: Sep/26/2008 4:53 AM PST
I've gotten them in hibiscus seeds too on several occasions. As well as Hollyhocks. |
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Posted: Sep/26/2008 9:26 AM PST
GIRLS! YOU ALL GET ALL THE FUN! BUT HEY, YOU ALL JUST KEEP THEM THARE BUGS! I ALWAYS PUT MY SEEDS IN THE FREEZER WHEN I RECEIVE THEM. I HAVE A TUPPERWARE CONTAINER I KEEP THEM IN. THEN IN SPRING I PULL THEM OUT. THOSE BUGS WANTED A FREE RIDE!!!! HAPPY DAY LADIES.....DEE
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Posted: Sep/26/2008 1:26 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by KeyWee Howdy, neighbor! Hey, I had this exact same thing happen to me last year, only it was in some seeds I got from a lady at work ~ and yes, they were hibiscus too. Like you, I didn't want to store the seeds with bugs in them in the house or even in my workshop. So, I just planted them out in the fall (now) bugs and all. I figured the seeds would naturally fall to the ground at this time of year anyway, and overwintering outdoors should put paid to the bugs. I don't know what kind of bugs they are, but I think they are attracted to the hibiscus seeds as I had the exact same ones you describe. Did they live? If so, I think I'll just go ahead & plant mine, bugs and all
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Posted: Sep/27/2008 4:22 AM PST
Yes, they're fine ~ but I dumped the whole baggie of seeds in one spot, figuring there had to be one or two good ones in the bunch! |
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