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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 1, 2008 6:11:32 GMT
If I get it to the table, it will be a miracle Jardack ;D
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Post by Jardack on Jul 1, 2008 19:41:23 GMT
If I get it to the table, it will be a miracle Jardack ;D I will keep my fingers crossed then!  |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 2, 2008 17:48:41 GMT
Fankyew - but I've just had a ganders and it's looking very unlikely  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 3, 2008 18:50:43 GMT
Fankyew - but I've just had a ganders and it's looking very unlikely Oh no Shrub  I'd been keeping quiet about my 4 that are doing really well too. They are between 4 and 6 inches across now this is the best one. I'm trying to leave them just a bit longer. They are the first I've ever got this far, the variety is Cool if anyone else has probs growing others these maybe worth a try. You watch, now I've shown one they will be gone in the Morning  |
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Post by Tig on Jul 3, 2008 19:01:36 GMT
Wow Chuckles they look   x Tig |
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Post by Jardack on Jul 5, 2008 7:41:49 GMT
wow chuckles they look great!!! Mine are all tightly curled up at the minute (the leaves that is) but it feels solid inside so mabye just maybe.... Will post a pic if I get anything  (or should that be when!) Jardack |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 5, 2008 8:52:40 GMT
Chuckles, that looks wonderful. Full of envy me, now!
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Post by Jardack on Jul 25, 2008 20:59:51 GMT
phooey, some of my cauli's are going a little yellowy. I have wrapped some leaves back across the top will this help or have they had it?
They are a lot smaller than the other ones so they might not make it yet anyway but would like to salvage them if I can!
Jardack
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 25, 2008 22:11:46 GMT
Oh dear JD don't leave them too long, a day to long and they will go over. Of the 4 I grew I only managed to eat 2 they go over and open up sooooo quickly and mine got nibbled at. |
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Post by Jardack on Jul 27, 2008 7:13:34 GMT
Thanks Chuckles
I'd not picked them as they were tiny - only about 5" across. Will pick one of the bigger ones later when I go to get my mum a cabbage.
Hope they taste nice after all this!!
Jardack
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 30, 2008 17:39:10 GMT
Hi Jardack, how did you get on? Have you pulled and eaten them yet? Mine is still languishing - I think I'll put it out of it's misery |
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Post by Tig on Sept 3, 2008 10:42:09 GMT
Time to admit defeat  Caterpillars 3 Tig 0  Think you'll get the picture!  I still have four more 'growing' but I'm not holding my breath for anything worth eating! x Tig |
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 3, 2008 11:28:54 GMT
Oh dear Tig not a pretty site I've not had much luck with Cauli, just managed the 2 this year, and last year well we won't go back there  My 2 sucesses where with a variety called Cool and I had good intentions of sowing a few more a while back to see how they went. Unfortunately I have misplaced the seeds, gawd knows where I've put them, not in the box with all the others Not sure what the trick is to get them to grow well  |
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Post by Tig on Sept 3, 2008 11:31:44 GMT
Next year I will cover them with a fleece box Chuckles, and scatter some organic S & S pellets around them - I will try again because I think they would have been OK apart from the scavenging hourds attacking from every direction x Tig |
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Post by Jardack on Sept 7, 2008 18:59:58 GMT
I got two this year, but the other two I missed as we were away and they went all flowery Will try again next year tho as the ones we got were lovely! Jardack |
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 14, 2008 7:16:54 GMT
Glad some of you managed to get something. I did put mine out of it's misery - and mine - in the end Might try the variety that you did Chuckles next year. I'm not giving up ;D |
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Post by Tig on Sept 24, 2008 18:04:03 GMT
I still have two that have a small floret forming - anyone tasted miniature cauli? ;D
x Tig
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Post by carolann on Sept 25, 2008 6:57:06 GMT
I have only managed to get 2 which are in the freezer, maybe its the All Year Round seeds? I have tried them for the last 2 years and they are hopeless on my patch, think I will try another variety next year but which one OH asked why I keep trying to grow them, because I love them and will not  or be defeated. Maybe I will look out for the ones that Chuckles grew. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 9, 2008 6:51:54 GMT
Good one Jasmine - never give up - you'll manage it. I shall be trying next year again |
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Post by Tig on Oct 18, 2008 15:25:35 GMT
Got one ;D It may not win any prizes but its mine all mine - it may turn into cauliflower soup   x Tig |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2008 17:04:24 GMT
I was lucky with them this year and my first time, but i forgot to take any pics will do next year though.
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Post by Tig on Jul 13, 2009 14:57:29 GMT
I think I may be in with a chance of a decent one this year! What do you reckon?   x Tig |
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Post by jean on Jul 13, 2009 16:23:34 GMT
Pick it Tig and enjoy it while you can, it certainly looks ready The trouble I've found with growing cauli's is that they all come at once |
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Post by Tig on Jul 13, 2009 18:49:20 GMT
Having found my 'brassica tent' invaded by cabbage whites today (they crawled through the net, then refused to leave!) it may be best picked. I staggered sowing Jean, but as I only grow a few of everything that is a possible for me and my little plots, but not practical for those who have loads of space  . I have covered the whole thing with fleece now, but having had a shower I note that the rain is sitting in puddles and didn't go through it, so a rethink is required x Tig |
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 13, 2009 19:22:33 GMT
Ooooh Tig get it picked and in the pan ;D I planted 3 this year, one was looking good until the snails got at it and the other 2 just ain't growing a middle |
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Post by Missredhead on Jul 13, 2009 19:35:10 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jul 13, 2009 19:50:52 GMT
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Post by Tig on Jul 13, 2009 19:56:49 GMT
I have still got half of a cauli in the fridge (this one sort of snook up on me ;D) I will pick it as soon as we have eaten the supermarket bought one, hope I get to it before any caterpillars, just spotted the leaf damage alongside it  ) If it is clean and whole, I may save a photo for Best in Show, OK I know, it is only a mere cauli, but for me it is the equivalent of finding a lost treasure ship x Tig |
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Post by carolann on Jul 13, 2009 20:39:15 GMT
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Post by Tig on Jul 13, 2009 22:26:47 GMT
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I'd been keeping quiet about my 4 that are doing really well too. They are between 4 and 6 inches across now this is the best one. I'm trying to leave them just a bit longer. They are the first I've ever got this far, the variety is Cool if anyone else has probs growing others these maybe worth a try. You watch, now I've shown one they will be gone in the Morning 
(or should that be when!)
. I have covered the whole thing with fleece now, but having had a shower I note that the rain is sitting in puddles and didn't go through it, so a rethink is required 
)