Topic: Seed sharing circle 2011

[Jeannine]

Hi, I offered to join this before my pooter packed up and have just finally manged to get my hands on another key board this last week. I have no idea if I am on this or not.. can smeone please fill me in as to what is happening please.

Going back now to read all the posts.

XX Jeannine

[Jeannine]

I can't get on the link about 2011, a little orang hand keeps covering the white hand..pop up blocker maybe but I have no idea how to shift it..help!!

At thius late point maybe some ideas as to what you all need may be in order..help again.

XX Jeannine

[1066]

Are you not able to right click on the link Jeannine (to open it), regardless of the "orange hand"  :-\

better idea for now I'll bump the old thread (2010)

[Jeannine]

Got it, I found a spot that allowed me to unblock pop ups just on A4A,, so all is well.

Thank you XX Jeannine

[Jayb]

Glad it is working Jeannine, yes you are in the group. Still early days, people just deciding what to grow  ;D
I've changed my mind about three times already  ;D

1066, I'm awarding you a gold star for the first admitted learning curve of the season, no failures  here, only changes in plan  ;D

[Jayb]

I got some Babington Leeks yesterday from HSL so if I get a decent result I'm happy to add some to the Babington mix on here.

We shall see how they progress :D

Sounds good, I'm planning on re-doing a bed for walking onions etc and will reserve a little space just in case  ;D



Look forward to hearing how Moonlight do, they do look pretty Poolcue

[saddad]

If you want some Babington leeks (bulbils) I'll definitely have some at the end of the season..  ;D

[Poolcue]

Can someone from last years circle please tell me where the Greek Fasolia Gigandes beans came from?
They bring back memories of Greek bean salad from Folegandros and I can't find them anywhere

[Jayb]

Ruud was kind enough to share those seeds with us all. I'm afraid I don't know where he got them from, but have a look here this may help http://www.seedsofitaly.com/product/269

[Dandytown]

I keep changing my mind too Jayb.  Might be wise for me not to commit to a particular list just yet. :)

[1066]

1066, I'm awarding you a gold star for the first admitted learning curve of the season, no failures  here, only changes in plan  ;D

 ;D  8)  ;D  8)  :D  :D  :D

[Robert_Brenchley]

I'm starting to get an idea; it'll manly be peas and beans, possibly a couple of lettuces, but there's plenty of time for things to go wrong, so I'm not committing myself to a list for a while yet!

[Jeannine]

Thanks Jay B, I will think on it then.

XX Jeannine

PS I still iwe you a PM and a parcel I haven't forgotten.

XX Jeannine

[Jayb]

 ;D loving the new avatar 1066  ;D

Great Saddad, it is looking promising for Babbington L  ;D

That's fine Robert and dandytown, so much can happen in the course of a season. It's more an idea to know what we are all aiming at and hopefully have a good overall selection of seeds to share with one another at the end of the season. Helpful for tips and advice if needed too.

Glad to see you posting Jeannine and good to have you on board   ;D

[ruud]

poolcue,i got the seeds from a greek man wenn i was on holiday in greece,but you have homegrown dutch ones.They are from my first crop.

[galina]

poolcue,i got the seeds from a greek man wenn i was on holiday in greece,but you have homegrown dutch ones.They are from my first crop.

Thank you Ruud for the information about these wonderful Greek beans.  I can't wait to grow them here. 

Could I ask you for information about the Sweet Australian Purple beans?  I have also tried to find out more about tomatoes Falcon and Silach, but Google was no help at all.  These must be extremely rare.

Very intrigued by Ruud's Mystery bean too.  Please tell us more. :)

[Jayb]

I've just checked my stored Early Blood beetroot, its not looking good for them. I couldn't have given them enough protection from frost, with several of the roots going soft and I think others have been affected, so I'll scrub them from my list.  :'(

[1066]

aahhhh, a change of plan Jayb  :) anyway, onwards and upwards  :)

[galina]

I've just checked my stored Early Blood beetroot, its not looking good for them. I couldn't have given them enough protection from frost, with several of the roots going soft and I think others have been affected, so I'll scrub them from my list.  :'(

Oh, that's a shame.  Mine were nibbled by mice.  I had them in a box of sand on the top shelf in the shed and when I went to check them yesterday, most were just empty shells.  I am pretty mad.  My HSL dwarf guardian beans were destroyed by the mice last year, apart from one plant, so no returns for HSL there, they also decapitated a number of tall French Beans, nibbled a winter squash on the vine - and now the beetroots.  I have great sympathy with you JayB, but was hoping yours would be ok for seed  :( because these are lovely and fast growing beetroots.  Great pity.

 

[Jayb]

LOL 1066, its the only way to go  ;D

Yes it is a shame, I thought they were a super betroot too. I was kinda hoping yours faired better than mine! Never mind, I'm pretty sure I have enough seed left to be able to raise some decent roots this year. I'll eat any off types and if all goes well I'll take more precautions with storing them next winter. Know a bit how you feel, mice can be awful, they look so small and cute but can do so much damage in such a short time. Lots of those peskies here too  :'(