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  • Slatlun@lemmy.mltoScience Memes@mander.xyzNom nom nitrogen
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    30 days ago

    Having worked growing native plants for restoration efforts, I can say that this is 100% true. Our focus was on getting plants that will survive without any extra help after being put in the ground, so no fertilizer and limited water. A scraggly leaved plant with good roots would make it where something with lots of soft new growth would get eaten.







  • Slatlun@lemmy.mltoScience Memes@mander.xyzBroccoli Blooms
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    5 months ago

    Yeah, it usually used to indicate unwanted flowering, but in lettuces (and to a lesser extent, basil) it indicates the beginning of the flowering attempt by the plant. Most people will cull their lettuce after it bolts (stem starts to elongate into an inflorescence), but way before there are any open flowers or even buds.

    Broccoli is weird though. We want it to bolt, but not really flower. That’s an odd thing for most plants.





  • I think the best bet would be following recipes. That means finding recipes that minimize ‘to taste’ instructions. A lot can be done by look and texture, so you can be decent enough for anyone who’s not a snob. Also, err on the side of too little salt and put some on the table.


  • Slatlun@lemmy.mltoScience Memes@mander.xyzHappy 420
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    9 months ago

    You can look at wildlife/pollinator gardening. There are different focuses like rewilding or even restoration. There are also a lot of companies willing to sell incredibly invasive plants while calling them nice things, so buy from a reputable source if you do buy plants or seeds.