Saving milkweed

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Saving milkweed

Postby Pixie » Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:14 pm

Hi all........I need some advice. Can I freeze milkweed leaves now for use in September & October? Rabbits have been decimating my gardens this spring. They have been attacking the milkweeds, asters, zinnias, coneflowers, sunflowers, etc. I even set a trap which they successfully avoid tripping.
Today they snapped off a 4 foot tall milkweed which had a lot of leaves. I would like to keep them if I can freeze them.............So far they have been unable to get at the milkweeds that I have in pots on my deck. I just fear I won't have enough milkweed for the new cats this season..............Would appreciate any advice ............
Thanks in advance,
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Re: Saving milkweed

Postby Mona Miller » Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:19 pm

viewtopic.php?f=52&t=2164&p=10682&hilit=freezing+milkweed#p10647
Read through this topic, it talks about feeding and freezing milkweed.
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