Author Topic: Seed sharing circle 2011 (Read 112658 times)

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #480 on:** November 28, 2011, 22:29:05 »

I'll send them when I can, but it's a bit crazy right now. I've just recieved a big bag of broad beans from the States which I want to incluse as there are far more than I need. A few of them have beetle holes so I wouldn't dare send them without putting them in the freezer for 48 hours first to kill any live beetles. Hopefully I'll be sorted around the midlle of the week.

galina · « **Reply #481 on:** November 28, 2011, 23:43:44 »

Sorry you had a hard time Robert. And thank you for taking care with the beans. I've only just sent my box. Had lost one promised packet of seeds 'in a very safe place', but found them in the end.

I know that some want to wait and open the seed bags under the Christmas tree. However - could I please ask that you take out and plant up the bulbils for Babington Leek and especially the bulbils for the Catawissa Walking onion straightaway. The bulbs need to be kept damper than the seeds and will dry out too much if left too long. They are wrapped in bubble wrap, so should be easy to spot.

ruud · « **Reply #482 on:** November 29, 2011, 16:53:47 »

Hi jayb,seeds are on there way too you. ;D

Jayb · « **Reply #483 on:** November 29, 2011, 22:27:23 »

Sorry to hear your news Robert. Thank you for thinking of us all during a difficult time.

Jayb · « **Reply #484 on:** November 29, 2011, 22:50:40 »

Stunning parcel received from Galina yesterday, thank you :)

Today another beauty from Markfield rover, Ta very much :)

Cheers Ruud, let you know when it lands ;D

Jayb · « **Reply #485 on:** November 30, 2011, 16:04:27 »

Two more parcels arrived today;

Dandytown, love your pictures ;D
Martinbro, spot on seed packets, can't wait to see how they are folded :)

Jayb · « **Reply #486 on:** December 01, 2011, 17:48:52 »

Two more landed,

Suek, nice selection thanks :)
and
Ruud, lots of goodies ;D

goodlife · « **Reply #487 on:** December 01, 2011, 20:30:00 »

Ohh..its getting exciting.... ;D
I bet Jayb's postman 'hates' her..all that hard carrying to do.. ;D..day after day...

pumkinlover · « **Reply #488 on:** December 01, 2011, 20:34:35 »

I bet they love her at the local post office though! Keeps them in business ;D

Jayb · « **Reply #489 on:** December 01, 2011, 21:14:09 »

Lol, not much carrying for Postie, he races around in van ;D

Luckily, local post office is really helpful too ;D

ruud · « **Reply #490 on:** December 02, 2011, 15:34:37 »

Great it is always a little bit scary to send it over,hope you like it.

Poolcue · « **Reply #491 on:** December 03, 2011, 14:35:29 »

I have been waiting for my chillis to dry properly.They are now being bagged up and will be sent to Jayb on Monday.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #492 on:** December 07, 2011, 23:31:34 »

Please add me to the Google doc. I'll get the seeds sorted tomorrow.

Jayb · « **Reply #493 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:59:26 »

You are already on to edit, I'll send a new link.

Thanks Poolcue, I'll let you know when they arrive.

Quote from: ruud on December 02, 2011, 15:34:37

Great it is always a little bit scary to send it over,hope you like it.

Yes, super selection ;D

markfield rover · « **Reply #494 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:15:44 »

Earlier this year I experimented with carrots-replanting to see how to save seeds and for cut flowers, both worked well especially for cut flowers,lovely fluffy white flowers great with sweet peas and with a good vase life.
I shall be having ago with cutting the roots of sweet peas and will report back.

Jayb · « **Reply #495 on:** December 08, 2011, 21:42:41 »

Hi Poolcue, lovely seeds arrived today Yayyyyyy ;D

MR, I can quite imagine carrot flowers are gorgeous in a vase and good to know they last well. I'm not familiar with 'cutting the roots of sweet peas' do tell more, is this a bit like overwintering runnerbeans or am I totally off mark?

Poolcue · « **Reply #496 on:** December 09, 2011, 12:29:47 »

Always nice to know that the Royal Mail have done their job. ;D

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #497 on:** December 09, 2011, 23:55:32 »

I'm having trouble with the Google doc, which keeps crashing, but my parcel is finally ready. Can someone add this to the doc for me?

Angelica

Seven foot member of the carrot family. Biennial, self-seeds readily. The seeds probably don't have a great life expectancy, so plant next year unless you're freezing them. Use the young leaves and stems; it can be candied, but I've never tried it.

Salmon-Flowered Pea

Crown or umbellate pea, with thick stems and all the flowers and tendrils at the top. Deep pink flowers; three feet, may need tying in. There's no record of the origin of this variety, but the type was popular from the late 17th to the early 19th Century.

Trail of Tears Bean

Originally grown by the Cherokee tribe, who took it with them on their infamous forced march to a reservation. Climbing French bean, prolific, thin walls and small black beans. Can be used for either green or dried beans.

Unknown Broad Bean

Landrace from California. I don't know anything more about it.

Siberian Kale

Very hardy variety

Jayb · « **Reply #498 on:** December 10, 2011, 07:06:30 »

Thanks Robert. I'm pretty sure I have pictures of Salmon-flowered in bloom which I can add.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #499 on:** December 10, 2011, 16:43:55 »

Thanks. Everything went in the post this morning.

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