You WANT a slightly acidic soil (pH=5.5-6.5)... JUST barely south of neutral (7 pH)... Outside of "Acid Canyon" at Los Alamos Labs, it is RARE for soil to have a very low pH (very high acidity)... Why are you adding lime?
What's the required soil pH? Do you let the root cutting dry for a while before planting to reduce rotting, & if so, for how long? How much soil do you cover the seeds with? 1/8", 1/4", 1/2"? You mentioned they don't like heat; what's the ideal temperature range? How long do seeds last? Do they transport well? How deep do the roots grow--how deep do you want your soil to be & do you add compost each yr? How big should the roots be to be considered harvestable? More details, please!
I appreciate the effort. I did learn a few things. It would have been 100% better if you showed 1 year, 2 year, 3 year growth so it looks like you know what you are talking about.
Well done ladies :) Thank you for the information. I hope that your efforts have increased growth and population for the Cherokee, and local artisans. I'd be happy to grow some on our land to help!Can you provide any information on where to purchase blood root seeds or rhyzomes?
Hi M&M, Thank you for the view and comment. There are a few native plant nurseries that have bloodroot seedlings available at certain times of year. Please email me for more information margaret_bloomquist@ncsu.edu. Best, Margaret
Well, I just ordered a Bloodroot plant but didn't realize that it might not grow where I live.. next to the Rocky Mountain foothills in Colorado. But I'll give it a go!
The seed pod is NOT on a separate stalk... It is the same stalk as the flower, just all the petals, stamens, etc have fallen off and leave the remains of the ovaries as the seed pod...
I am fascinated by this plant due to its danger as well as use in anti-cancer therapy . I wonder how dangerous is the BR sap is when you cut it up - do you need to clean cutting board and knife to make sure it doesn't get on your skin? I remember seeing horror pictures of people using black salve for cancer only to find it taking a persons nose off due to cytotoxic and excoriating effects but not sure of the dosage of BR in black salve. Well done - Great video ladies.
Hello Rob, the plant exudates a orange or 'blood' red sap that is caustic. Theses same qualities contribute to noted powerful topical properties. Please use gloves when handling the plant especially for the first time or when cutting the rhizome for division.
Hi Karunald, Bloodroot has been sustainably harvested by the Cherokee for hundreds of years, and used for dye. Diminishing populations have prompted efforts such as this video entails to replant and sustain new populations for the artisans. Thanks for watching, and your feedback, Margaret
Love it you girls were great. Learned some new things about planting bloodroot.
This video may have been filmed in 2013, but that camera was for sure built in 1972. This is the camera they used to film to into to Mash.
You WANT a slightly acidic soil (pH=5.5-6.5)... JUST barely south of neutral (7 pH)... Outside of "Acid Canyon" at Los Alamos Labs, it is RARE for soil to have a very low pH (very high acidity)... Why are you adding lime?
What's the required soil pH? Do you let the root cutting dry for a while before planting to reduce rotting, & if so, for how long? How much soil do you cover the seeds with? 1/8", 1/4", 1/2"? You mentioned they don't like heat; what's the ideal temperature range? How long do seeds last? Do they transport well? How deep do the roots grow--how deep do you want your soil to be & do you add compost each yr? How big should the roots be to be considered harvestable? More details, please!
It naturally and happily grows in the low ph soil of the forest...it doesn’t need you to lime the soil for it.
I really appreciate what you are doing. This videos should to be more viral so we can learn more.
I appreciate the effort. I did learn a few things. It would have been 100% better if you showed 1 year, 2 year, 3 year growth so it looks like you know what you are talking about.
Hi Linda,
Thank you for the feedback, we will take into account for future videos.
Thanks for watching,
Margaret
Well done ladies :) Thank you for the information. I hope that your efforts have increased growth and population for the Cherokee, and local artisans. I'd be happy to grow some on our land to help!Can you provide any information on where to purchase blood root seeds or rhyzomes?
Hi M&M,
Thank you for the view and comment. There are a few native plant nurseries that have bloodroot seedlings available at certain times of year. Please email me for more information margaret_bloomquist@ncsu.edu.
Best,
Margaret
My boy has been growing bloodroot since the early 2000's here in Michigan I think I might show him this video.
Fantastic thank you
Well, I just ordered a Bloodroot plant but didn't realize that it might not grow where I live.. next to the Rocky Mountain foothills in Colorado. But I'll give it a go!
Somebody needs to learn to tell left from right (your bed diagram)... LLLOL
The seed pod is NOT on a separate stalk... It is the same stalk as the flower, just all the petals, stamens, etc have fallen off and leave the remains of the ovaries as the seed pod...
my favorite part was allison shaking in the beginning
I am fascinated by this plant due to its danger as well as use in anti-cancer therapy . I wonder how dangerous is the BR sap is when you cut it up - do you need to clean cutting board and knife to make sure it doesn't get on your skin? I remember seeing horror pictures of people using black salve for cancer only to find it taking a persons nose off due to cytotoxic and excoriating effects but not sure of the dosage of BR in black salve. Well done - Great video ladies.
Hello Rob, the plant exudates a orange or 'blood' red sap that is caustic. Theses same qualities contribute to noted powerful topical properties. Please use gloves when handling the plant especially for the first time or when cutting the rhizome for division.
can you plant seeds in the spring?
I can't fathom people are actually ripping up bloodroot for DYE. (pounding head on table)
Hi Karunald,
Bloodroot has been sustainably harvested by the Cherokee for hundreds of years, and used for dye. Diminishing populations have prompted efforts such as this video entails to replant and sustain new populations for the artisans.
Thanks for watching, and your feedback,
Margaret
I sometimes rip it up because it looks like an obnoxious weed
@@spydirty2530 sure you do