Let them rot! Now that we've got our Osage fruits home, it's time to do the easiest thing in the world...let them alone and let time take its toll. As you'll see in the video below, we've made a point to try to collect as many different fruits from different trees as we can, hoping that we'll get enough genetic diversity and potential for vigorous trees as possible.
Also, for those looking to follow suit using our bucket method, we found all these buckets for super cheap on our local craigslist! They are recycled jalapeño buckets that we got for something like $1 each, and they've been fabulous for tons of uses on our homestead.
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Great video! Would it be any benefit to put them in boxes with dirt and then let them rot similar to nature?
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That's an interesting question! The eventual goal is to water the rotted material down into a slurry that we can pour into a shallow ditch we dig around the land--planting tons of wintered seeds in the process. I feel like putting them in soil would germinate them a little too early? But like we said in the video, we're learning this process as we go...we're certainly not experts on it! I'll have to ask Andrew what he thinks--his scientist mind comes up with different conclusions for sure. :)
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I can't wait to see how they grow! Hopefully our families can get together sometime over the winter. Great work!
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We'd love that! If you want to get in "real" contact, our e-mail is [email protected].
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LOL! Very cool. I was just collecting some of those to use in making my own living hedge. I've got some additional plans for it, but collecting the Osage Oranges is step one!
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Haha, awesome! You'll have to let us know if you discover anything along the way as you build your own--we're new to this, and very open to learn from others. :) What are your additional plans, if you don't mind me asking?
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After going through my farm and seeing what I will cut down for next years firewood, I think I will follow along with you and plant some Osage as well. Not so much as a hedge but for renewable firewood. Thanks again for sharing!
Kenny
Pfeiler Family Farm
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It is a very dense wood and great for firewood!
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Ohhh yes! I have been burning it and Honey Locust ever since the temps dropped below 45 degrees!! It seems that Osage and Locust are prevalent on my farm! They are everywhere!!
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So glad that it can help with your plans! That sounds like a great idea as well. Thanks so much for commenting!
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