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I've got a couple of Couve tronchuda that made it through, I'll have a count after to see if there are enough plants.
Do B.Oleracea and B.Napus cross?
Thanks Galina and Robert. I've been getting myself in a bit of a knot, I’m thinking ahead to next year as I would like to be growing several varieties to make up a hardy mix, but as I’ve got some listed as Napus I wasn’t sure if I could add these in, perhaps I’ll do two mixes. Delaway I think is Napus and does have a turnip type taste but simarly so does the Cut-n-Come Again which is oleracea. I think I'd best write a list!
Delaway I think is Napus and does have a turnip type taste but simarly so does the Cut-n-Come Again which is oleracea. I think I'd best write a list!
Thank you Robert for the link, very interesting. Under laboratory conditions (or very unusual natural conditions) crosses can happen very occasionally. Interesting also the description. that all napus kale is far more tender than oleracea kale and more frost hardy. We eat a lot of turnip leaves and they are certainly more tender than our usual kaleQuote from: Jayb on March 23, 2012, 20:04:16Thanks Galina and Robert. I've been getting myself in a bit of a knot, I’m thinking ahead to next year as I would like to be growing several varieties to make up a hardy mix, but as I’ve got some listed as Napus I wasn’t sure if I could add these in, perhaps I’ll do two mixes. Delaway I think is Napus and does have a turnip type taste but simarly so does the Cut-n-Come Again which is oleracea. I think I'd best write a list!
After receiving such a great seed parcel in 2011 I just couldnt think of anything interesting or different to grow but I think I may be okay now.My mother in law who is from Bangladesh gave me some seeds to grow some plants for her as she does not have room in her garden.If they do well in our climate I'll supply these for this years swap.The first candidate is Kodu/Lou which is one of the traditional pumpkins from Bangladesh. I would have to supply a recipe with it that my mother in law uses. The dish is great!!...but I have no idea how it tastes by itselfhttp://www.desiseeds.com/kodu-lou_seeds.phpI think the second candidite is Dugi/Dhata/Denga (tall) although I am only going by pictures so it could be something else? Will confirm later.http://www.desiseeds.com/dugi-dhata-denga-tall_seeds.phpThe third is Green King cucmber which is also from Bangladesh. I havent found any information on it to confirm if it is F1 or not or if there are european varieties that share the same name.Will still be adding Kaferbohnen/Beetle Beans and some Pumpkin seed from my big one this year.Sorry for getting happy with the colour :)
Dwarf Grey Sugar are looking good too