How long will seed last in ground before germination..mystery plant..

gssgarden · June 28, 2009

Here's what I got.

A 'stray' plant appeared in my garden this year amongst the peas. When I was pulling my pea fence down, I noticed that this plant had set fruit. Now I COULDN'T pull it now, right? I ended up staking it and to be honest, it has had minimal care.

Here's the strange part. I have three raised beds. This raised bed didn't have tomatoes in it last year. Seed had to have jumped from the others next to it. Fine.

It appears to be a Black Cherry. BUT, Black Cherry wasn't in my garden last year. It was there TWO years ago though. The only cherry I grew was Purple Haze. I know they are very similar in looks and taste so I can't really tell.

Take a look at the pics below and see what you think.

Could a Black Cherry seed sit in the soil from two years ago and sprout now?

What are the odds a Purple Haze seed got there and sprouted true to the parent? I don't bag blossoms.

BTW, I didn't get a weight but it tasted pretty darn good.

Thanks,

Greg

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June 28, 2009	#1
gssgarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,824	How long will seed last in ground before germination..mystery plant.. Here's what I got. A 'stray' plant appeared in my garden this year amongst the peas. When I was pulling my pea fence down, I noticed that this plant had set fruit. Now I COULDN'T pull it now, right? I ended up staking it and to be honest, it has had minimal care. Here's the strange part. I have three raised beds. This raised bed didn't have tomatoes in it last year. Seed had to have jumped from the others next to it. Fine. It appears to be a Black Cherry. BUT, Black Cherry wasn't in my garden last year. It was there TWO years ago though. The only cherry I grew was Purple Haze. I know they are very similar in looks and taste so I can't really tell. Take a look at the pics below and see what you think. Could a Black Cherry seed sit in the soil from two years ago and sprout now? What are the odds a Purple Haze seed got there and sprouted true to the parent? I don't bag blossoms. BTW, I didn't get a weight but it tasted pretty darn good. Thanks, Greg 004.jpg 005[1].jpg 006 (2).jpg 007[1].jpg 009.jpg