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by zygote
Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Okras
Replies: 8
Views: 2165

From my experience it probably won't get too hot for okra. Mine didn't start flowering until we reached 35 c on a regular basis. The plants can get huge, but I think they have pretty flowers, they're related to hibiscus.
by zygote
Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello
Replies: 11
Views: 2312

Yes...and no. My legal name is Nancy-Jane, my mother started calling me NJ in the hospital and used that as my first name, however the receptionist at the pediatrician was not the brightest crayon in the box and always asked how that was spelled. My mother finally spelled it E-N-J-A-Y and that's wha...
by zygote
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Okras
Replies: 8
Views: 2165

Okra likes lots of heat, sun, and drainage. It is recommended that it not be planted until the soil temperature is 19 c at a depth of 10 cm, and that the air temp be between 23 and 32 degrees. Have you tried bottom heat? I keep mine on my water heater and water them with warm water until I transplan...
by zygote
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello
Replies: 11
Views: 2312

Hello

My name is Enjay, and I originally joined to lurk about, but since I've jumped right in and posted on the forum elsewhere (twice! :oops: ) I thought I'd introduce myself. I am a mom to three, and a full time college student (nursing), we live on a suburban plot in an older neighborhood that is trans...
by zygote
Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: I read the news today, oh boy.
Topic: £1,000,000 Handbag
Replies: 17
Views: 5490

Unfortunately there has always been demand (not matter how small) for the ridiculous and inane, I mean fashionable and trendy.

I find this less irritating than the Roach Brooches though. At least it's all inert!