Hedgeapple.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:
Recent Guestbook Entries
I live in Kingsville Mo. I have hedge apple trees on my land. This year I have alot of them an they are big. I've been ready about peoples comments. I like the ideal of spraying them for the hollidays. I do use them for the insects around the house. But what I want to know is there a way that you can get the fragrance out of it so you can have the smell in the house cause I love the smell. They smell like spring flowers. If anyone knows just write a comment an I will check back. Thank You
- JUDY
A fond memory from childhood is hurling hedgeapples over the back yard fence into the field behind our yard. Alas these trees fell victim of the chainsaw. Does anyone know a place I can obtain seeds or trees that are located near Grand Rapids MI? I am glad to know I am not the only fan of these wonderful trees.
- Shirley
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Dallas
State: OH
Years used: 10
How many used: 10
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: under house bedrooms attic
Pest After: rats mice 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: Four Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Most of the time
General Comments: on rats mice spiders kept them out most of the winter.
Did They Work: Yes
Name: Jeff
State: OH
Years used: 25
How many used: 4
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: basement
Pest After: wolf spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% 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 Week
Duration of Effect: Two Months
How widespread: Widespread, throughout the house
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: These things are magic. We've got large wolf spiders that like to hang out in our basement. I've counted as many as 10 at one time. Watch your step. Those suckers bite. I usually go out in the fall and collect 4 hedge apples (we always called them road apples)and put them in the corners of our basement. Within a week, there are no signs of any spiders. Just like magic..
Did They Work: Yes