Author Topic: Should they have lottie room? (Read 5967 times)

Mrs Ava · « **on:** January 09, 2004, 00:59:41 »

I have now sorted my seeds and at the same time browsed through the Marshalls catalogue and find that there are a few veggies I do not have seeds for. These are:

chinese artichokes
celeriac
kohl rabi
pak choi
hamburg parsley
mooli
salsify and
seakale

What do you think of these veggies? Are there any on that list that you personally couldn't do without? Are there any there that you have had huge successes with? Should I give them room on my lottie and snuggle up with hub to let him know I need to spend more money on seeds?

Muddy_Boots · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2004, 01:13:25 »

I certainly love cerleriac, especially mashed in with puddies, lovely flavour. Pak Choi is quite nice too, although I think some would debate how much flavour it has. My father always grew khol rabi but as, I have not had it since I was a mere girl, can't remember what it tastes like!

Not terribly helpful, I know. Just what I can think of!

Kate

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2004, 01:22:52 »

I love mooli! Still got some on the lottie now! Kohl Rabi I tried, but have club root so were pretty poor.( Have some growing inthe greenhouse tho) Good grated in salads . Pak Choi, I love, so do my slugs! (again in greenhouse now) The rest can't help you with sorry! Sure there are many out there that will! DP

gavin · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2004, 03:07:26 »

Mouli - seconded :) :)
Salsify - gorgeous :) :) :) :) :)
And dead simple to grow, with a delicate and aromatic flavour cooked.

All best - Gavin

budgiebreeder · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2004, 11:05:15 »

Pak Choi most deff. it is one of my most favourite vege.I cook it in a covered dish in the micro for about 3 minutes.Alas i too have club root.

teresa · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2004, 11:50:15 »

Dad grew Kohl Rabi we all loved it so going to try it this year myself so not much help EJ. I am having another go at german bier radish lovely thinly sliced with salt in a side salad this year have the manure so should do better I hope

mysticmog · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2004, 13:58:39 »

I love seakale but it's a bit chewy/woody for some tastes - great with stews, and looks pretty...

Tenuse · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2004, 14:29:00 »

chinese artichokes are groovy, they look like huge maggots! but are really good in stir fries or salads.

Ten x

cleo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2004, 14:37:36 »

Well EJ I think it`s time to rob the piggy bank again-I`ve never had that much luck with hamburg parsley,and seakale can be fickle-but celeriac(wants plenty of water),Pak Choi and Kohl Rabi are must haves.

Stephan.

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2004, 15:08:53 »

oh nuts! I was hoping you lot would say, 'nah, forget them, not worth the effort' and all you have done is convince me to sweet talk the old man into emptying his wallet! :-/ I do love the look of the chinese artichokes - they do look so weird, and there is a purple kohl rabi which looks rather sexy - I do love the odd coloured veg - going to try purple sprouts and purple cauli this year - I know most go green on cooking, but who cares! Oh well - if any of you have an abundance of seed that you want to get rid of, I'm your girl ;D.

Palustris · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2004, 20:19:22 »

It is said that given the choice a sheep will eat kohl rabi in preference to any other root vegetable, So if it is good enough for the woollies it is good enough for me. Unless you grow the giant one, do not let them get too big or they go woody. And check out the cooking instructions, they are not cooked like turnips or swedes.
Mooli is nice.
Pak Choi is the second most disgusting thing I have ever tasted.
Celeriac is poor mans celery and as unpleasant.
Agree about the others.
Eric

tim · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2004, 20:31:16 »

Oh, Eric - you do disappoint me - CELERIAC is a must - in so many ways - and PAK CHOI is a wonderful stir fry (or other) veg which is QUICK growing and goes through the frosts with a bit of cover.

But I love your flowers!! = Tim

gavin · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2004, 04:59:37 »

And if you sow salsify next to your carrots, it repels carrot fly!

Well, so I read anyway. But since the only carrots I've managed to grow in four summers was last year - and they got trampled under a vandals boots, I 'm NOT guaranteeing it!

All best - Gavin

Piglet · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2004, 19:01:50 »

Sorry to change subject, but Gavin I too am unable to grow a CARROT !!!

Last year I sowed 5 packets I was determined to say the least but not one carrot - I have tried various suggestions, fleecing them, watering regularly, netting them, making a drill sowing the seed and covering with compost,various locations around my plot - but not one carrot.

The first year on my allotment i had plenty with no knowledge of how to grow veggies at all but since then i have been unable to grow a single carrot. Now in my 4th year.

:'( Please can anyone help I am sure Gavin and I are not the only carrotless people out there.

Thanks
Piglet

Palustris · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2004, 19:07:19 »

You are not alone, we have never managed a decent crop of carrots here either. Even with Flyaway, fleece etc they still get attacked or just do not grow well . Annoying.

philcooper · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2004, 19:12:40 »

I think a new thread on carrots is in order - I'll take on the onerous task

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2004, 20:44:12 »

Well done Phil! We look forward to it ;D

Ceri · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2004, 18:41:03 »

my vote goes with celeriac - a. its lovely b. they are a pound each in the supermarkets - even at their most available time

budgiebreeder · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2004, 19:34:42 »

Any tips on growing Celeriac would be much appreciated.I bought a packet of seeds just the other day and haven't grown it before

tim · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2004, 20:40:12 »

Such a good fruit!!

Raw, gratin(especially!) - but, like everything else, DON'T sow a ROW. How many can you eat in a week!! = Tim

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