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
Your site is wonderful!! I was in Northwest Arkansas and saw my first hedge apple and of course being a kindergarten teacher I had to bring some home to show my students. None of the locals could tell me anything except that they are also called horse apples. I am so excited to show my students. We live an hour south of corpus Christi so this is a new experience. Thank you
- Terry
I STAY IN CONNECTICUT AND A HISTORICAL GRAVE IN RIGHT NEAR ME DAING BACK TO 1800s RIGHT WHERE THE AMISTAD TOOK THEIR LAST STOP AT THE DOCK I THINK I HAVE THE OLDEST OR ONE OF THE OLDEST TREES WHEN I WAS SMALL ME AND MY BROTHER PLAYED BASEBALL WITH THEM AND BROKE MANY OF WINDOWS MY DAD WAS MAD LOL NOW IM 30 I SEEN THE FRUIT FOR MANY OF YEARS DO ANYBODY KNOW IT COMES FROM
- CALVIN
Recent Survey Entries
Name: Deborah
State: IL
Years used: 2
How many used: 2
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: Basement, Laundryroom
Pest After: Spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: Not Sure
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 50% Reduction
Slugs: Not Sure
Crickets: Not Sure
Fleas: Not Sure
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: Three Months
How widespread: Very Localized
Place them on a container? Never
General Comments: No effect on silverfish. As a matter of fact I just wittnessed a silverfish crawling over my orange placed between the washer and dryer 1 week after placement of Orange.
Did They Work: Maybe
Name: Hope
State: MI
Years used: A Long Time!
How many used: 15
Obtained: Picked your own
Places where used: Basement
Pest After: spiders
Reduction Percentage:
Spiders: 100% Reduction
Cockroaches: Not Sure
Ants: 100% Reduction
Slugs: 100% Reduction
Crickets: 100% Reduction
Fleas: 100% Reduction
Date Obtained: September
Any initial activity? Yes
Started Working?: One Week
Duration of Effect: One Year
How widespread: Very Localized
Place them on a container? Always
General Comments: .
Did They Work: Yes