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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 10, 2007 19:50:15 GMT
I am happy to oblige Shrub ..... now then is anyone else game.....
RF
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Post by Weeterrier on Nov 10, 2007 21:02:18 GMT
OK Sue, this can be my first attempt at a vegetable  I'll have some ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2007 21:19:44 GMT
I believe the new black tomatoes, beige carrots and blue flesh potatoes are set to make a big comeback next year. These used to be grown in Victorian times but fell out of favour when newer varieties were introduced. can`t tell you much about disease resistence as not much is known. I know Wisley did a trial of beige carrots one year not sure of the outcome but you can purchase the seeds now so maybe they were successful. hope this helps.  |
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Post by jean on Nov 10, 2007 22:19:14 GMT
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Post by jean on Nov 10, 2007 23:00:22 GMT
Just another idea for the trials next year - I have never planted up a hanging basket. Perhaps we could have a go at sowing our own bedding plants with a view to tubs/baskets - any ideas?
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 11, 2007 8:08:50 GMT
OK Sue, this can be my first attempt at a vegetable I'll have some ;D Great - let me have you address at some point. I was a rose/perennial gardener until I came here - now look at me ....I actually loved growing beans last year........mind you we won't mention the spuds.... RF |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 11, 2007 8:12:54 GMT
Well Parsley Roots are very much a continental thing and I love roast vegetables - here a combination of carrots, parsnips, parsley roots and swede is lovely in my eyes....and mouth!! We do have quite a few varieties here of course and I will happily send you some seeds jlo if you would like to have a go. It would be nice to hear what a good veg - gardener thinks of them. So are you game?? RF |
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Post by Dutchy on Nov 11, 2007 11:44:46 GMT
I am going to go for a purple potato and a purple carrot. The potato is what we call an Oer potato Oer as in prehistoric. So from before the times we changed things to whitish spuds. They say it tastes of truffels. Have to give it a go then don't I? The Purple haze carrot is simply because there are so many orange ones around. Mad old me wants to try something different. I am rather sensitive to caroteen in carrots but love the general taste so maybe the purple one will not get me into as much trouble as the orange ones. Has any one got spare straight jackets? I might need them soon. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2007 18:36:34 GMT
wee T
i'm so pleased you have decided to join the ranks of us veg growers.
wooohooooo for veg!!!!
xxx
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Post by roan on Nov 11, 2007 19:32:34 GMT
Interested to hear your comments on the blue or purple potato.
Here in New Zealand we have a similar potato called a Maori potato. It is quite small and elongated, looks black when dug up, but turns purple when cooked. Oh, and it's quite delicious!
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 11, 2007 20:44:01 GMT
Hi Annbess and Roan, it's interesting to here views on some of the unusual coloured veg you can apparently get these days. I'm not sure on some, maybe because of the traditional colours we are used to. I reckon some of my carrot seeds were cross contaminated with a pale coloured one, only had an odd few and I have to say whilst they looked odd they tasted like, well carrots ;D
Any chance of a piccy of the Maori potato Roan, can't imagine having a heap of purple on my dinner plate ;D
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Post by jean on Nov 11, 2007 21:28:33 GMT
Well Parsley Roots are very much a continental thing and I love roast vegetables - here a combination of carrots, parsnips, parsley roots and swede is lovely in my eyes....and mouth!! We do have quite a few varieties here of course and I will happily send you some seeds jlo if you would like to have a go. It would be nice to hear what a good veg - gardener thinks of them. So are you game?? RF Of course I'm game RF, I like to try out new things and I just love roast veggies |
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Post by roan on Nov 11, 2007 21:34:00 GMT
Hi Annbess and Roan, it's interesting to here views on some of the unusual coloured veg you can apparently get these days. I'm not sure on some, maybe because of the traditional colours we are used to. I reckon some of my carrot seeds were cross contaminated with a pale coloured one, only had an odd few and I have to say whilst they looked odd they tasted like, well carrots ;D Any chance of a piccy of the Maori potato Roan, can't imagine having a heap of purple on my dinner plate ;D Hi Chuckles We have grown them in our garden, but don't have any at the moment. Found this picture though, just to give you an idea.  This variety is called Tutaekuri |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 11, 2007 22:19:30 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 12, 2007 10:16:18 GMT
Well Parsley Roots are very much a continental thing and I love roast vegetables - here a combination of carrots, parsnips, parsley roots and swede is lovely in my eyes....and mouth!! We do have quite a few varieties here of course and I will happily send you some seeds jlo if you would like to have a go. It would be nice to hear what a good veg - gardener thinks of them. So are you game?? RF Of course I'm game RF, I like to try out new things and I just love roast veggies Marvellous jlo - can you send me your address at some point please. RF |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 15, 2007 7:25:14 GMT
Just to keep us up to date we have been talking about the following veg. for the trials.
Beetroot - White or Red
Butternut Squash
Parsnips
Parsley Roots
Any other suggestions and what about flowers. Jlottie suggested growing our own flowers for hanging baskets. Is there something that we could all grow?
RF
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 15, 2007 12:14:40 GMT
I'm up for hanging basket plants next year ;D
Never grown anything like that before so maybe Isabella and Susie would be abe to point us in the right direction for something we could all grow, pretty please.
I'd like to do mainly white and creamy colours if possible, not sure how hard things like Bacopa are to grow.
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Post by jean on Nov 15, 2007 20:39:21 GMT
I've ordered some trailing verbena called imagination (purple) and red geranium seeds, with a view to trying a couple of hanging baskets, petunia's are easy from seeds too but I could do with some more ideas. Sorry Chuckles but I'm after some really deep colours for next year - but then again I could be talked into a white basket very easily How about herbs in pots? we could all do those  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 16, 2007 13:26:41 GMT
How about herbs in pots? we could all do those Now that sounds like a great idea - what about a herb hanging basket. Not my idea - Beejay has one in her garden and I intend to do one next year using the plants I have already got if they can stand the winter. RF |
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Post by jean on Nov 16, 2007 22:33:03 GMT
Anyone up for having a go at growing a banana from seed? I had a go this year and its been a brilliant experience. They are very slow to germinate and can take up to 3 months to germinate. Its just a few seeds and a pot and then there is the problem of overwintering but its a great challenge. I fancy a red leaved banana - any suggestions or takers ?
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 17, 2007 8:14:30 GMT
Blimey jlo, I'd never thought of growing one from seed. Do you have to keep them heated through the winter (that could be a problem!)? My participation depends on your answer (drum roll at this point ;D)
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Post by jean on Nov 18, 2007 16:03:27 GMT
Shrub, I've just bought some Darjeeling Banana seeds which are frost hardy to - 3, they will need some winter protection though. The way I look at it is for a couple of quid it will be worth growing as an annual for an unusual specimen patio plant - if it survives the winter even better |
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 18, 2007 16:59:57 GMT
Ok then I'll give it a go! Where did you get the seeds from jlo?
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Post by jean on Nov 18, 2007 21:29:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2007 22:50:44 GMT
I believe the new black tomatoes, beige carrots and blue flesh potatoes are set to make a big comeback next year. These used to be grown in Victorian times but fell out of favour when newer varieties were introduced. can`t tell you much about disease resistence as not much is known. I know Wisley did a trial of beige carrots one year not sure of the outcome but you can purchase the seeds now so maybe they were successful. hope this helps. Seems Skarloey and I were trend setters........we grew black tomatoes this year ;D I've decided to try Celery next year. |
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Post by Barbara on Nov 20, 2007 16:06:15 GMT
my neighbour bought a packet of seeds for hanging baskets this summer,
i think from B-N-Q, it looked fine, it had a good assortment
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 20, 2007 19:15:08 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 27, 2007 16:19:33 GMT
If anyone is wondering about where their Parsnip Root seeds are, - erm...well don't ...I just haven't got around to doing them yet...sorry!!
RF
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 28, 2007 6:59:57 GMT
No worries RF. Gardener's are patient ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 8, 2007 20:18:33 GMT
Tried to get some inspiration at the GC today by browsing through the seed racks, shame on me I failed  Did buy some labels for the pots though, coloured ones too, so at least I've got label if no seeds yet ;D |
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I'll have some ;D
