Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)

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Q: If I wanted to seed about nine acres of property to "give back" to nature, how many pounds of seed would I realistically need to adequately cover? I would expect that I could purchase less than a full 17 lbs per acre, with the idea that this plant will spread, and allowing some other wildflowers/plants to grow between the milkweed would be okay as this seems natural.

Asked by: Rebecca Adcox - 2/7/2019

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Q: On September 4 or 11 at Kirkwood Farmers Market, will you have any seed packets for any species of milkweed available for purchase? After planting your seeds 9 years ago, I finally have Monarch caterpillars this year, and I want to expand my planting. Thanks...

Asked by: Bill - 9/2/2021

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4 pounds per acre should deposit about 7 seeds per square foot. 17 lb. per acre is a bit heavy and would yield 30 seeds per square foot.

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We won't at the market, but you can pre-order milkweed seed and we can bring it for you. Right now, we have common, spider, and swamp milkweed in stock.

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)

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