Author Topic: Seed sharing circle 2011 (Read 112649 times)

1066 · « **Reply #360 on:** August 31, 2011, 16:32:33 »

Just been doing some updates to the shared doc ;D I see Galina and Ian P have been busy :)

Jayb · « **Reply #361 on:** August 31, 2011, 16:44:20 »

Yes some fantastic additions thank you all :)

Jeannine · « **Reply #362 on:** August 31, 2011, 18:43:32 »

Could we get a list as we did at the start as to who has what..or is that a lot of work, I have offered some things that there have been no interest in and there have been so many changes I am not sure what is what..

Also a question

I bought 2 very large packets of Space spinach this year to go in the seed giveaway we do for new lottie holders but when it arrived it was treated seed so I couldn';t use it, I can re pack and send with my seeds if anyone is interested to be shared, it is great spinach although is a hybrid..I will never be able to use it all..what do otheres think?

XX Jeannine

Jayb · « **Reply #363 on:** August 31, 2011, 21:18:21 »

I'll try for an update tomorrow. Just wondered can you view Google docs?

Sometimes some things get missed by folk, or people may well have been interested just not replied to the thread.

Seems a good offer to include Space Spinach and as you have stated it is an F1 and bought.....as you know I already have some.....do you know what it is treated with?

Hector · « **Reply #364 on:** August 31, 2011, 22:48:32 »

Just to say I have grown Spinach Space this season and it is gorgeously tasty and producing well :)

Jayb · « **Reply #365 on:** September 03, 2011, 16:31:52 »

Jeannine, sorry for the delay with an updated list.... nearly there!

I picked a Painted Mountain cob this morning (before the rain set in :() to check on progress. I wasn't expecting chocloate browns and butterscotch colours. I'm afraid the picture doesn't quite do it justice. I'm getting anxious waiting to harvest these.
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Jeannine · « **Reply #366 on:** September 03, 2011, 18:52:14 »

I can't get on the list thingy, I gave you my e mail addy but it is not a google one, I think that is why.

XX Jeannine

Jayb · « **Reply #367 on:** September 03, 2011, 20:30:01 »

???
I think you need to have an account of some sort with Google eg hotmail to be able use Google docs, but it doesn't need to be the email address you give to me. Hope that kinda makes sense. But please if anyone knows different please jump in. I'll go see if I can find anything more on their site.

Yep from what I can decipher a google account of some description is needed, if you have one, sign in to that account and you should be able to progress from there. It does seem several people cannot access this document.

Jeannine · « **Reply #368 on:** September 03, 2011, 21:30:51 »

I had one in the Uk but not sure if I can remember the details,, will try XX Jeannine

Jeannine · « **Reply #369 on:** September 03, 2011, 21:43:28 »

No it was yahoo..anyway I have created a google account now..what do I do next XX Jeannine

Jayb · « **Reply #370 on:** September 03, 2011, 21:48:59 »

You should have received an email from me inviting you to join A4A Seed Circle. I think you need to agree and follow the links from there using the email address you gave me to me originally.

Edit, addition of text.

Jeannine · « **Reply #371 on:** September 03, 2011, 22:01:11 »

I tried signing in with my original e mail addfy and it would not let me XX Jeannine

Jayb · « **Reply #372 on:** September 03, 2011, 22:10:15 »

I've sent a pm :)

Jayb · « **Reply #373 on:** September 07, 2011, 20:58:46 »

I’ve just about given up on being able to produce Ken Aslet (Mashua) seed for the circle this year. I’m not certain but I suspect some self incompatibility?
Although my plants have been a mass of flowers all season, very beautiful and adored by the bees, I have to date harvested ONE seed that may be viable!
I have my eye on about 6 more. It seems (after dissecting several) the majority of seeds are empty.
I hope another variety of Mashua I have will start to flower soon and I shall try to cross pollinate the varieties, although it becomes a little too late to hope for seed to set and ripen. I have a few plants of each growing in polytunnels which should give a little more time.

I’ve had a good harvest of Blue Belle potato berries, the tubers are very pretty and eating qualities are good. It is a main crop variety http://varieties.potato.org.uk/display_description.php?variety_name=Blue%20Belle I think/hope this will be an enjoyable variety to grow from TPS. I have also harvested plenty of Tom Wagner’s variety Skagit Magic. The abundance of flowers makes this a visual treat to grow. But as I don’t know what is going on underground (I’ll not be attempting to dig any spuds for a few weeks yet as blight on the plot) these may not be a definite for the circle.

I’ve just been sampling Tasmanian Chocolate tomatoes from the Dwarf Project. Yummm, a great looking tomato which is as tasty as it looks. Fruits are juicy and sweet with bags flavour. TC is a purple/black coloured beefsteak. Easy to grow and has coped with the poor Welsh summer weather. I’ve saved enough seed for us all, now fermenting, unless this is one of the varieties Jeannine has planned for the group.

Jeannine · « **Reply #374 on:** September 07, 2011, 22:11:24 »

Jay, I have only one plant of each of the nine dwarfs.. and they were started late, I have huge green fruit but not ripo yet..so holding my breath here..still no blight but I really wish they would hurray up and colour up. I have derbated taking the fruit of the vine and letting it colour up inside but want to wait till it at least starts to colour.

XX Jeannine

Jayb · « **Reply #375 on:** September 09, 2011, 14:35:22 »

Thought I'd re-post this (from last years thread) maybe of interest...although chances are I’m going to use little plastic zippy bags and cut out printed labels or the little brown paper dinner money envelopes. I did love the the home made folded ones though, really clever :)

"If anyone is looking for inspiration to make their own seed packets have a look at this lovely blog http://hayefield.com/2008/08/07/origami-for-seed-savers/
and another variation here, thank you ICPS Seed Bank for this guide http://www.carnivorousplants.org/seedbank/Envelope.htm

There are lots of sites offering templates which can be printed and cut out. These envelopes will need a bit of glue though
http://theseedsite.co.uk/envelope.html
http://www.angelfire.com/art2/flowox43055/template/seedtemplate.html

Jayb · « **Reply #376 on:** September 10, 2011, 19:40:07 »

Just been looking through the google docs, it is really taking shape, thanks for all the input.

Just wondering if we leave it set out as it is, seeds following who shared them or list according to type eg tomato?

Any preferences?

1066 · « **Reply #377 on:** September 11, 2011, 08:51:51 »

If any, I'd say by type, eg tomatoes, beans etc, but easy going really

goodlife · « **Reply #378 on:** September 11, 2011, 09:42:53 »

A little update...
I've just been looking for the list and my original plans for the saving..
Sweetcorn...nope..those plants that did survive are not even in 'flowering stage'.. ::)..complete disaster.
Beans ..yes..Swedish Brown and Swedish one dot are coming on nicely..majority are drying now so its waiting game and depending of the yield I'll decide wich ones are going into which circle..if lucky both to each one.... ;)
Lettuce... :-\..well, plants are looking beautiful..BIG and lush..but no sign of flowering.. ::)..and all summer it was opposite way..couldn't grow the plants, as soon there was odd leaf they bolted.. ::)
Leeks....still in ground..they've got flower heads on and I'm waiting to see if they are sterile flowers or not..from previous year I've never noticed them to set any..but I'm just wanting to make sure..if they are sterile..then they are some sort of 'wild' leek..lol mols?..who knows
Peas....Yes..all bagged and ready
I could add a tomato too for the selection...Green Bell Pepper..stuffing type..with yellow stripes. First time I've grown it and the plant has produced LOAD of fruit... ;D..very nice looking too.

Dandytown · « **Reply #379 on:** September 12, 2011, 17:32:42 »

Hi Jayb

Sorry I have not been able to input on the sheet. My work blocks access. Kill joys!

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