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Old May 21, 2018   #31
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I needed this last year I was getting ready to save seeds went to my tomato markers and there was nothing left. I will try the super heavy duty permanent markers. I do not remember having this issue before so I think the ink has been changed.
As a backup, make a map of your garden and stick it on the fridge. That way if there is a huge storm, flood, evil child or adult who moves tags you will still know which plant is what.
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Old May 22, 2018   #32
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On fading Sharpies marker, it is not the water, it is not the temperature BUT direct sun. Some of my tags from last season, buried in the ground , are still readable.[/QUOTE]

That is why my tags always face north. I use grease pen and they are always readable at season’s end. Only works if you are gardening in the Northern Hemisphere, though.
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Old May 22, 2018   #33
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You can use a lumber crayon on most surfaces and they come in a range of colors. Not sure how well they would work on glossy smooth plastic but they are cheap at the hardware store. I have wooden stakes so im just writing directly on them.


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