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- From: Paul Wheaton <paul@richsoil.com>
- To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [permaculture] honey locust trees(Jerome
- Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 13:04:39 -0800 (PST)
I called and talked to the guy. They are growing them from seed, and about a
third of
them grow up to have lots of thorns. I wonder if there is a source for a
similar tree
(heavy crop of sugary pods) and thornless from a cutting instead of from a
seed.
--- Jerome Rigot <rigot.3@osu.edu> wrote:
> Hi Sandie,
>
> I have the hard copy of Oikos catalog and in it the Honey locust,
> "Millwood" cultivar is described. I didn't realize that the on-line catalog
> didn't list it. The hard copy catalog mentions that this cultivar is
> thornless and was developed to yield large amounts of sugary pods
> specifically for use as a feedstock. I would think that it would be great
> for goats. I would suggest that you contact them either by e-mail or phone
> (see web site for contact info, http://oikostreecrops.com/) and get more
> details.
>
> Jerome
>
> At 07:56 PM 11/1/2004 -0800, you wrote:
> >Jerome,I can't seem to find the Honey Locus on the page you gave, What are
> >they listed under? Would thesre be a good food for goats? How would you
> >keep
> >them from eating the trees ond only eat the fruit? Thanks for your time .
> >Sandie OR,
> >
> >
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Re: [permaculture] honey locust trees(Jerome,
dtv, 11/02/2004
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