Collecting Flawless Fragrance in Limited Edition Seeds (Kush X Critical)
Limited Edition seeds are not your normal everyday variety. They are much more exclusive and targeted than your common variety. If you plan to grow a garden in your front yard, you should consider planting a limited edition seed. These special seeds may cost more money but they will also bring much more reward than your ordinary seeds.
What are limited edition seeds? They are special varieties of seeds that are only available in limited quantities. In other words, the word limited edition is often used to describe an item that is of a high quality or has a limited quantity. These special items can be grown by only one person, or in some cases, a very small group. Usually, such items are only found in the marketplace, but since July 2021 there has been a co-op program of limited edition seeds as well.
Just as you would with your standard garden, growing limited edition seeds are going to take some hard work. One variety that you may encounter are “Limited Edition Superweeds”. These superweeds are specifically produced for those who love flowers but hate the limited flowering period. These plants are potted and then given about four weeks to flower in full bloom. It’s a great way to get rid of the “I’m not getting flowers” voice. Limited Edition Superweeds such as Shasta Razorclaw, Black Eyed Susans, Purple Nurse, and Purple Pekoe contain the Female Organizer (flowers only), Perennial Blend (grows true, and then begins flowering in autumn), and the African Mallow ( blooms true, but dies after flowering in summer).
Other popular limited edition seeds are: Asian Kung Fu ( Korea, China), California Poppy (Hybrid Pink Lady Poppies or Hybrids), Giant Sweet Potatoes, Giant Lovepot, Great Yellow Butterfly Bush, Hawaiian Island Cherry Blossom, Lemon Grass, Native Flowers (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinus sylvestris, and others), Purple Coneflower, Red Butterfly Bush, Silver Butterfly Bush, and many more. Some are self-limiting and need more care than others; for example, the Japanese Fushigi are self-limiting, but require constant monitoring. Self-limiting varieties don’t flower until they are two years old. All of these varieties should be planted in large containers to avoid swamping and to allow them to spread roots evenly.
After planting your seeds, keep them in cool, shady areas during most part of the year. In addition, do your best to make sure that you plant your seeds at the right time of year to get the best results. Many female plants produce less pollen at certain times of the year, which means that some flowers and plants will be more productive than others.
If you have limited edition seeds such as Pohutukawa, Hikari Mui, or Wichura that are perennials or biennials, it is best to plant them in full sun, in partial to full shade. They should receive an average of three hours of sun each day, and then have their pots covered with a light layer of soil. As soon as the plants start to bloom, they should be divided into two groups. The first group should receive full sun for approximately four to five days. The second group, consisting of the remaining flowers, should receive half sun during approximately 45-55 days of flowering aprox.
After the plants have bloomed, you can plant them into a variety of arrangements, depending on what you prefer. To provide the most fragrance, choose to interweave two separate pots instead of planting one large pot. In addition to providing fragrance, interweaving allows you to create layers of hardiness. This will allow you to place the flowers closer together, which will speed up the growth process. Keep in mind that planting time is very important, and these plants will reach flowering in four to five weeks from the time of planting.
Three weeks after flowering aprox., the cuttings will begin to turn brown and fall, allowing you to separate the cuttings. Harvest them immediately and divide the remainder into two pieces, keeping the best stems to use for future planting. One cuttrovate should be planted directly into the garden to provide the strongest aroma. Another stem could be left on the window sill, and another stem could be placed into a vase or hung on the fence. As you collect additional cuttings, you can continue to cross-cross them to form a continuous strand of feminized kush x critical, which you can keep as a continuous strand throughout the year.