HedgeappleFruit.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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I have a Mock Orange bush that seems to be strangled by some sort of a vine. Anyone else see anything like this? Would appreicated any advice. Thanks
- Don
My remembrance of hedgeapples is when my son took me to cut some of them for firewood. I took an electric chain saw and a generator. It took all of a half hour to burn out the chain saw. It was excellent firewood. It was practically rotproof even lying on the ground. and burned with a slow, hot fire that made a few sparks.
- Don
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Laura
State: IA
Years used: 1
How many used: 30+
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: EVERYWHERE I could get them in closets, under beds, under cabinets, under and outside of house - garage
Pest After: SPIDERS-YUCK!
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: November
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Widespread and Outsides, as well
Place them on a container? Most of the time
General Comments: .
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Sarah
State: OH
Years used: 15
How many used: 1-3
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: In my basement laundry room. Nothing much worse than uncovering a wolf spider while doing laundry!
Pest After: Spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 75% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: Not Sure
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? No
Started Working?: One Day
Duration of Effect: Five Months
How widespread: Very Localized
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: We've got hedge apples in Ohio too! Had to go, ahem, obtain some from a farmers fence line in Mt Eaton. Would like to plant a tree on the property so maybe we'll try the bucket method. Thanks!.
Did They Work: Yes