How did you plant this? Did you find it wild or get seeds? Looks awesome.
Lake said:
How did you plant this? Did you find it wild or get seeds? Looks awesome.
Bought the seeds online. This one’s unique since it seems variegated.
Darian said:
Did anyone else notice the lizard?
Are you talking about the lizard-like shape in pic 1 or the grasshopper in pic 2?
Darian said:
Did anyone else notice the lizard?
Are you talking about the lizard-like shape in pic 1 or the grasshopper in pic 2?
There’s definitely a lizard in pic 2!
@Mori
I don’t see it (maybe I need better glasses).
Darian said:
Did anyone else notice the lizard?
This belongs in /r/spotthesniper.
Darian said:
Did anyone else notice the lizard?
This belongs in /r/spotthesniper.
That subreddit sounds amazing!
Every time I see people growing cotton for fun, I remember my grandma’s stories about how much she hated picking cotton. At least she got to wear jeans for it!
That’s super cool! It’s illegal to grow in my state, but I’ve always been fascinated by it.
Tali said:
That’s super cool! It’s illegal to grow in my state, but I’ve always been fascinated by it.
Some states actually let homeowners grow cotton? I thought it was illegal everywhere in the US because of boll weevils.
Cotton is such an important historical crop in America. If I lived in the South, I’d want to grow a cotton plant for decoration, along with maybe a tobacco plant.
@Finley
Tobacco is super easy to grow! I plant Nicotiana every year, and it reseeds itself. The flowers attract hummingbirds during the day and sphinx moths at night. It’s self-sustaining and great for wildlife.
@Sky
That’s amazing. I wanted to grow it as a nod to my ancestors who picked tobacco, but now I’m even more interested since it attracts beneficial wildlife. Thanks for the info!
Finley said:
@Sky
That’s amazing. I wanted to grow it as a nod to my ancestors who picked tobacco, but now I’m even more interested since it attracts beneficial wildlife. Thanks for the info!
Absolutely! The cultural and ecological aspects of tobacco are fascinating. If you’re in North America, you might even find native varieties in your region.
@Sky
Thanks for the tip—I’ll definitely check it out.
Finley said:
@Sky
Thanks for the tip—I’ll definitely check it out.
You’re welcome!
@Sky
Tobacco leaves can also be used in cooking. They work like bay leaves or banana leaves—you remove them after cooking.
Avery said:
@Sky
Tobacco leaves can also be used in cooking. They work like bay leaves or banana leaves—you remove them after cooking.
Interesting! I assume they need some processing first, though, because eating a whole leaf sounds dangerous.
@Sky
Right! You don’t eat the leaves; they’re just for flavor. After cooking, they’re removed like bay leaves.
Avery said:
@Sky
Right! You don’t eat the leaves; they’re just for flavor. After cooking, they’re removed like bay leaves.
Got it! That’s really neat.