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["Forest Garden" <forestgarden@gvtc.com>]

Thank you Harry for your comments, and especially for the idea of using old
milk cartons.  My family seems to go through those like crazy and I've been
looking for a good use for them.  I had also read that the little tagasate
plants do not like thier roots disturbed.  I am glad they have a deep
taproot - a good sign for drought tolerance.

Marjory



----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Wykman" <harrybw@iinet.net.au>
To: "permaculture" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [permaculture] Tagasaste


> Marjory,
>
> I have had some experience with tagasaste.  In Western Australia it
> grows like a weed.
>
> It's a good nitrogen fixer and grows quickly.  Also good for bee
> fodder.  Stock don't usually like it when it is flowering.  It can be
> cut back severly and will grow back.  Good nurse tree as can be cut back
> to allow sun or grown up to provide shelter.
>
> Propagate by scarifying seed (pour boiling water over them until they
> swell) and plant into pots which will allow for the growth of a long
> tap-root (tubes - eg. PVC / milk cartons).  I have also grown tagasaste
> from hardwood cuttings.
>
> Harry
>
> Forest Garden wrote:
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I live in Central Texas and I am investigating using Tagasate for
cattle,
> > and I suppose it goes without saying, for the deer too (as they eat
> > everything).  I've read a bit about the plant, and am especailly
interested
> > in its ability to survive on as low as 10" per year rainfall.  I am
trying
> > to see how it could fit into our homestead, or possibly in helping to
> > restore adjoining abused land.  If anyone has any experiences with this
> > plant and its uses I would greatly appreciate hearing about it.
> >
> > I have a small amount of seeds and if you have any experience starting
or
> > propagating please add that in.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Marjory.
> >
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