Topic: Garlic

[Blue Bird]

Can you use garlic bought in the green grocers or do you have to buy special varieties ?  ???

[Robert_Brenchley]

It depends where it comes from. If it was grown in northern Europe it'll be OK, if it's a southern variety, it might or might not. Try it and see.

[Blue Bird]

Thanks we call into Lidl first thing in the morning. Will let you know later in the year how I get on.
What other things can I use that can come from the supermarkets ?

[supersprout]

My son brought those huge white beans back from a supermarket in Greece, and they grew and cropped really well :D but a lot of veggies grown for the supermarket are grown for handling/keeping quality and looks, rather than taste :P

[Blue Bird]

I think I can remember my Dad using Marrowfat Peas in his garden in the late 50's Can this be done or is this not so?

Thanks

[manicscousers]

I've done it, a long time ago, can't remember if it was any good, must've got something out of it, though, also, herb seeds, fennel, etc, i think  :)

[Blue Bird]

Oh well will give it a go and see.  When is the best time to plant out peas normally?

[STEVEPARTRIDGE]

Happy New Year to you Bluebird, another thing that you can get from Lidl at the moment are Shallot : Escalote Grise
Khaki coloured shallot rarely seen in Britain. A gourmet shallot prized in French cuisine with its intense and concentrated flavour.

They are £0.99 for a net of about 8-10 at Lidl,  Thompson & Morgan are selling them at £5.49 for about 15 so definitely a good bargain and worth a try, regards Steve.

http://www.myallotments.com

[manicscousers]

of course, you can always use bought potatoes, I know it's not ideal but we used to do it, even grew them from potato peelings  :o

[Blue Bird]

Thanks for that Steve - Can I also say that I have visited your web site and found it very incouraging if only I manage to get 10% near to your achievements I will be made up - and also found the video of the leeks very informative.

 :) :) :) :) :) ;)

[Blue Bird]

Hi Manicscousers - do not think I will be planting main crop potatoes as on the Wirral we can get local potatoes so cheap

thanks any way may try the new when they come in !! :)

[manicscousers]

you on the wirral, my sister lives in liscard so we know some of the plots there  :)

[Blue Bird]

Yes I live just at the back of the light house at Moretoe shore but my allotment is in Upton (back of the cemetery in Salacre Lane)

Have lived on the Wirral for 30+ years