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Post by Chuckles on Aug 16, 2007 10:46:10 GMT
I spotted The Walking Stick Cabbage when brousing through the T & M veggies and thought just for a laugh I'd order a packet. Picture on HERE if anyone hasn't seen one before Has anyone else tried to grow them ;D I confess I haven't, but my understanding is that you need to get them into their second year to get results, which isn't easy with pests, wind rock etc. Best of luck  Well, who would like to join me in growing them for a laugh. There are 45 seeds in the packet so if I sow say 5, there will be 40 going begging ;D Mmmmm who I wonder who would have the room and be up for a laugh. Add your name to the thread and we'll see how many want a go and split the seeds accordingly |
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Post by piggingardener on Aug 16, 2007 11:17:43 GMT
They look fun, do they come with a stepladder for harvesting?
I only wish I had room for a veggie patch! Just room for me beans I'm afraid. I shall look forward to seeing the results though! ;D
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Post by isabella on Aug 16, 2007 12:11:09 GMT
I think Barry would have room on the allotment so I would like to have a go ;D - just a couple!
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Post by Tig on Aug 16, 2007 13:24:35 GMT
I would love to have a go - bet the caterpillars will need parachutes! Tig |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2007 14:09:12 GMT
would love to have a go .
what a very strange and funny plant.
xxxx
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2007 16:49:39 GMT
How odd - I spotted that in the catalogue today too!
I'd love to give it a go but I don't think my tiny garden would be big enough!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2007 21:13:57 GMT
Chuckles - You really are MAD ;D I have to say, I have also seen this in a catalogue and thought ......mmm, that might be fun, but never dared order the seed  . I'll give it a go, for a laugh  , the other plot holders already think I'm abit  , and I'll just make out it's a normal cabbage!!!! |
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Post by lottielady on Aug 16, 2007 21:33:28 GMT
I'm up for it too Chuckles but we all have to make a walking stick and decorate it after too LLx |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Aug 17, 2007 6:35:26 GMT
Unless it means buying more packets... I'll try some...
OM
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Post by Shrubrose on Aug 17, 2007 6:47:06 GMT
I'd love to try it Chuckles. My only reservation is that the winds round here can get pretty strong at times. What do you think? I suppose I could stake it. We could have a competition to see which gets to be the tallest. And I think it'd be great to make a walking stick from it at the end as per LL's suggestion. ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 17, 2007 7:57:43 GMT
Ooooooh goody we have some takers, this will be a really fun thing to grow. Great ideas LL and Shrub ;D and GH you could always plant it with a few normal cabbages and really wind them up at the lotty ;D I suffer with the wind too Shrub  what am I saying  We'll have to makes sure we have some staking in place before we start  Keep your hand in your pocket OM I'll supply the seeds. I've only ordered one packet but there are 45 seeds in it so as long as we can have a couple each minimum. OM, once I have the seeds could we maybe have a Walking Stick thread in the trial section |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2007 11:09:20 GMT
If you've any left chuckles, I'd love to have a go! I can imagine the faces of all the other new lottie peeps....hehe! Don't worry if you don't have enough, though |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2007 15:23:21 GMT
I gave it a go when I was about ten, the first thing I grew after radish, grew about 6ft if I remember rightly and we got a good stick out of it at the end. Carried it with me when took the dog for a walk, people thought it was one hell of a stick to throw for a westie but it was really in case the bigger "feral" dogs came sniffing about.
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Post by Shrubrose on Aug 17, 2007 16:15:03 GMT
Gosh, did it prove to be very strong then Paul? Will it take some weight?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2007 16:18:00 GMT
Ooooooh goody we have some takers, this will be a really fun thing to grow. Great ideas LL and Shrub ;D and GH you could always plant it with a few normal cabbages and really wind them up at the lotty ;D I suffer with the wind too Shrub what am I saying We'll have to makes sure we have some staking in place before we start Keep your hand in your pocket OM I'll supply the seeds. I've only ordered one packet but there are 45 seeds in it so as long as we can have a couple each minimum. OM, once I have the seeds could we maybe have a Walking Stick thread in the trial section The thought hadn't even entered my head |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2007 21:49:07 GMT
Gosh, did it prove to be very strong then Paul? Will it take some weight? Yep, very sturdy. Get it varnished or somesuch to make sure it doesn't rot over time naturally, mine lasted a good few years without out |
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Post by Shrubrose on Aug 18, 2007 4:50:44 GMT
Yep, very sturdy. Get it varnished or somesuch to make sure it doesn't rot over time naturally, mine lasted a good few years without out excellent. |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 18, 2007 7:25:39 GMT
So, there are 9 Walking Stick Cabbage growers so far ;D Come on theres room for a few more |
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Post by skarloey on Aug 18, 2007 10:50:20 GMT
Go on then....... ;D
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Post by jean on Aug 18, 2007 19:19:05 GMT
Me too Chuckles |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2007 17:36:44 GMT
oooo i cant wait to gwet a walking stick at the end.
what fun.
xxxxx
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 20, 2007 17:44:17 GMT
I'm really quite excited about the whole thing RBJ but we must remember what CPC said
" you need to get them into their second year to get results, which isn't easy with pests, wind rock etc "
Still it'll be fun trying and seeing the reaction from folk who see it growing and wonder what it is ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2007 19:58:46 GMT
I love to try if there are any left
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 23, 2007 7:23:22 GMT
They've not arrived yet Gertrude but your on the list |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Aug 23, 2007 10:15:13 GMT
OM, once I have the seeds could we maybe have a Walking Stick thread in the trial section See, you get a name check and everything... OverwinterOM. |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 24, 2007 21:52:34 GMT
Ok, so far there are 12 of us for the seeds, and they have arrived today ;D Still room for more ;D If we had 4 seeds each then there is room for 6 more people Come on add your name you know you want to have a go really List so far, if I've missed anyone off shout up Isabella Tig RBJ GH LL OM Shrub RM Skarloey JL Gertrude |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2007 16:42:01 GMT
I can just see us all in a couple of years time, leaning on our sticks, in the Diggit bar perhaps
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 3, 2007 21:52:35 GMT
Ok, so far there are 12 of us for the seeds, and they have arrived today ;D Still room for more ;D If we had 4 seeds each then there is room for 6 more people Come on add your name you know you want to have a go really List so far, if I've missed anyone off shout up Isabella Tig RBJ GH LL OM Shrub RM Skarloey JL Gertrude I'll be looking at sending seeds out after I come back off my hols on the 22/9. So if there is anyone else that wants a go then get your name down on the thread Can those already on the list let me have their details via PM ready for when I get back |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2007 14:46:30 GMT
thanks ch8uckles.
i hope youhave a great holiday.
xxxxx
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 28, 2007 11:37:13 GMT
Come on you lot I've only had 5 addresses so far, ;D
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. I'll give it a go, for a laugh 
what am I saying 
