Topic: Seed Sharing Circle

[Hector]

ok, I can do any of these...whatevers best for the diversity in the circle...frank feedback welcome :)
White Volunteer Courgette
Early Scallop Patty-pan White
Blue Banana squash
Summer Crookneck squash
Golden sweet mange-tout pea
Caigua Achocha
Miniature white cucumber

[SueK]

ok, I can do any of these...whatevers best for the diversity in the circle...frank feedback welcome :)

It all looks great to me!  Personally speaking, the white volunteer courgette and miniature white cuke look especially great.

WRT my own choice, I shall be saving the following this year, subject to the usual provisos:

Tomatoes - Latah, Galina, Urbikany
Peas - Purple podded, mange tout Swiss Giant
and PROBABLY (still arranging with school!)
French beans - one of Ryders top o' the pole, Blue Coco

I agree with markfield rover that we may welcome some behind the scenes duplication if (ever the pessimist) some things haven't worked out come the autumn.

[Jayb]

Hi lottiedolly, I doubt I’ll grow Sikkim this year as I’m keen to try a few others (as above) although I’m not starting cucumbers for a little bit yet. From what I remember germination should be on a par for cucumbers. I’ll do a germination check with some and get back to you.

1066 I think Florence Fennel sounds good as do Sweet Peppers and I’d be happy to have seed from either. A cup of tea and biscuits works every time for me  ;D

 ;D Yayyyy first two confirmed varieties thanks Keepondiggin,

Hi Aj, you are very welcome and thanks for the idea  ;D
I don’t think anyone is growing carrots or parsnips for the circle although anything on your list would fit in very well.

Hector they all sound good choices. White Volunteer courgette had glowing reports on another thread.  Why not fo for your favourites

Great list SueK. Yes I think there will be naturally some duplication of varieties, which I think is a good thing. I also like Robert's ''You can only do what you can.''

[aj]

Excellent!!! ;D

[keepondiggin]

Hi Hector any of those sound good to me- I especially liked the look of the White Volunteer courgette but I'm probably biased as I was considering that one as well ;) lol.

It's really up to you whatever you will enjoy growing

[Hector]

Ok Miniature White Cucumber and White Volunteer Courgette it is then :) I'll grow the others too...so got a back-up. I am VERY excited about this :)

[1066]

Hi - it is exciting isn't it!  ;D
The ones I was thinking of are - Sweet Pepper - Sunnybrook, Florence Fennel - Mantovano, and the Kale - Black (can't remember off the top of my head!).

and thinking ahead for next year  ::) I'm going to grow extra Aubergines - Long Purple to add to the mix  :D, only growing a couple this year so not sure there will be enough seed to go around etc.

Anyway the sun is back out now so off for a potter in the garden  :D

[keepondiggin]

Seeds arrived today-itching to get started but have to wait... :(

[markfield rover]

The plan is (famous last words)
Blaby Special tomato
Cherokee Chocolate toms and\or Kew Blue  dfb depending what is wanted.

I will  be growing many other HSL seeds  so hopefully they will be my back-up plan if  the above fail.
I guess we will compare lists in early autumn.
 
Good  luck.

[galina]

Looks good.  Looking forward to Blaby tomato seeds, if possible.

My winter radishes are sorted and I have replanted my seed saving selection of good roots and uniform plants.  Not long before they will stretch, grow tall and start flowering hopefully.  I have planted them a little deeper, so that the roots don't show, which hopefully will deter mice and other predators.

Must plant the lettuces out.  I am growing several varieties, will decide later which is the best for saving seed.

Looking forward to hearing how everybody else is going with their planned seed saving.

[bcbeans]

Hi,

I'm new to these forums. Actually, this is the first one I've ever been on.

I have a question regarding runner beans. I've just planted some seeds out in pots. Is this too early? What will happen to them if it is? I am hoping we will not get any more frost.
I live in a moderate climate on Vancouver Island.

Looking forward to your replies. Thanks

[markfield rover]

Hi bcbeans and welcome ,may I suggest you try starting a new topic you will get more answers that way,we are still liable to frosts for at least a month here  so seeds still in packets,having said that up the plot this morning the canes are going up ready .

[Jayb]

Hi and Welcome to the A4A Bcbeans, if your spring climate is similar to ours in the UK, Runner beans can be started somewhere warm in pots before planting them outside when the weather has improved.

If they are a bit cold they are likely to sulk and maybe rot in the pot. Hope this helps, but as Markfield R suggests starting a new thread/topic here http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/board,1.0.html
with your question may bring more answers. Look for and press the little box marked new topic.

We have a super helpful member in Canada who if they see this will I'm sure will be more help than me

[Jayb]

I've updated the list and unfortunately have to re-post as unable to edit original.

Slightly narrowed down/updated list individuals will be choosing from  ;D

Jayb
Pumpkin, either Jarrahdale or Queensland Blue (seeds very kindly sent by another forum member)
Onion, Roscoff Pink or Shimonita bunching
(I’ve also got different varieties of peas, beans, tomatoes and a few other things on the go, harvest permitting)

Plot51A
Pea
Brassica
Lettuce

Robert_Brenchley
Peas
Cucumber
Beans
And possibly tomatoes

Angel Shades
Beans
Peas
Toms
Chili/peppers
 
Lottiedolly
Polish Beans
+ another bean

Markfield Rover
Tomatoes; Blaby Special and Chocolate Cherokee
And or Kew Blue DFB
+ a back up plan

1066
Florence Fennel- Mantovano
Sweet Pepper - Sunnybrook
Kale – Tuscany? Black

SueK
Tomatoes - Latah, Galina, Urbikany
Peas - Purple podded; mange tout, Swiss Giant
Possibly French beans - one of Ryders top o' the pole, Blue Coco

Ruud
Dwarf and Pole Beans
Crimson Flowering Broad Beans
Tomatoes
Peppers
Lettuce experiment

Keepondiggin
Verdi di Milano Courgette
Orange Patty Pan squash                      

Greensausage
Tomato
Beans

Galina
Lettuce, to be decided following tasting  ;D
Black Winter Radish

Earlypea
Beans
Maybe Spring collard

AJ
Beans,
Cukes,
Achoccha,
Parsnip
Carrot
and/or various toms

Hector
Miniature White Cucumber  
White Volunteer Courgette

On paper it is looking great with a good mixture of vegetable types to be shared. It is going to be exciting finding out what the actual varieties are and I'm looking forward to reading about how everyone is getting on.

ps if I've left anything off give a shout

[lottiedolly]

Morning all

I would just like to say that all of my polish beans are up and looking lush  :). I still have not decided on what else to submit as i want to see what starts to grow well, I was hoping for a small greenhouse cucumber but do not seem to be having fun germinating the seeds yet, i might sow some more and give them another try, i am also having problems with my thai aubergines so they look like they are also out of the window  :'(, oh well keep trying.

Kx

[1066]

That looks like a fabulous list! Thanks for organising this Jayb  ;D

And lottiedolly - isn't that just the way of gardening! I'm in a similar position at the moment as the fennel doesn't seem to want to germinate!!

[Robert_Brenchley]

Twenty-odd pea varieties in so far, let's hope nothing goes wrong!

[aj]

first 25 varieties of bean in - and all have at least one up apart from the Hidatsa.....c'mon - you know you wanna.....

parsnip [Tender and True] in and have resprouted their leaves [check]

carrot [chantenay] in and have resprouted their leaves [check]

cukes and achocha - I have dug deep and they have germinated

Tomatoes; about 8 varieties up and growing strong.

We're going well so far :D

[Jayb]

Hi lottie, sorry only just put some cues in to test though not sure if they are from the same batch. Germination after 24hrs in propagator is looking great, will do a count tomorrow but should think 90-95%+. If you need more seeds send a pm.  Perhaps I will be growing Sikkim this year after all!

And lottiedolly - isn't that just the way of gardening! I'm in a similar position at the moment as the fennel doesn't seem to want to germinate!!

I agree sometimes no matter what you do, nature decides.

Well what can I say, Robert and his pea-fest, AJ and her bean fiesta?  Me, I may be verging on tomato carnival! Anyone else?  ;D

[Hector]

Some good news...these are germinating :)
Miniature White Cucumber 
White Volunteer Courgette