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Winnie the Pooh seeds from a friend have not germinated, not one, my own peppers and chillies did in the same propagator so I think they are duds.
My Gallia Nostrale trailing courgettes have all sprung up, but bad girl here, I slipped up and didn't sow the new melon or the new squash,, I am doing it today so everyone keep fingers crossed. I am also trying the last few Winnie the Pooh just in case as the second lot have not arrived.Tomatoes are all doing well, most have flowers and a couple have tiny fruit. I don't think I posted the names earlier so I will now just in case there is anything there anyone wants.I will only post the OP ones and not the microsIldiRebecca Sebastian's Ball BagKootenaiKalinkaIslandaise..this one is loaded with flowers by the way, far ahead of everything elseShirley OPEN POLLINATEDHoy.New YorkerVirginia Sweets, super bi color beefsteakCowlicks BrandywineOpalkaCouer di BueI got 4 new tomatoes yesterday in the mai, it is very late but I am going to sow a couple of each, my season is a bit linger than yours so maybe!!!!Sin'ks Striped, pink and yellow bi colour, Old German type about llbViolet Noir, deep purple black beefsteak blemish freePamplemousse de Grand Pere, bi color,yellow with pink bottom very pretty,llbFleur de Reagir,maroon black, when cut in half it looks like a flower, very heavily ruffled, a real old fashioned tomato flavor. Very beautifulI am aslo going to search my seeds and grow another one to try to use as a papa plant for my micro cross experiment to come.
Hope all is well with you.. Jay so far all is doing well, I am starting summer squash today, yesterday I got celeriac and chard out plus my Gigandes . I memtioned to the friend about non geminating and he said he would send me some fresher seeds but will they get here in time. I very much doubt it.Tiny Toes has fruit on but not Tiniest or Tommy yet. Tommy is actually out in the greenhouse as it is a full size plant but the two babies are inside, they seem identical in height, leaf etc ecept one has fruit and one has flowers.XX Jeannine
.....and on to this yearHere are my first two seed share items:I've got a large quantity of Sacred Basil already out in the field.Until last summer I thought I hated Basil, but having been forced to eat fresh pesto throughout July I can no longer live without it! Very much hoping this variety is good for that. Will keep you posted.My main reason for getting this seed is that according to Wild Garden Seeds website it's much better adapted to cool weather climates and doesn't blacken with late spring frosts. Mind you I'm not risking it -will be fleecing up for the cold weekend.https://www.wildgardenseed.com/product_info.php?cPath=58&products_id=148&osCsid=81995cbfffa5694c847a14fc3810ed4fTheir paper brochure gives an extended entry and it sounds even more tempting."Distinctly fragrant basil that we have long used as a salad enhancer. The whole leaves are crisp and clove flavoured, very cooling in summer salad. The immature bite-sized buds and their subtending pair of leaves are a beautiful topping for salad or desserts. Excellent pollen and nectar source for bees.......One of our favourite plants"My first tomato offering will likely be Caro Rich - let's wait and see how it tastes, but apparently extremely high in Beta Carotene. Developed by Alan Kapuler. Seeds from Brownenvelopeseeds.comhttp://www.brownenvelopeseeds.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=caro+rich&Submit=I'm a big fan of his after growing his Painted Hills sweetcorn last year (the best ever, simply divine!!!). This year I'm doing that again and Double Red, plus his Spring Blush hyper-tendril snap peas. Where will it all end? I guess I must be a groupie
I got 4 new tomatoes yesterday in the mai, it is very late but I am going to sow a couple of each, my season is a bit linger than yours so maybe!!!!
The wierbloom oldambuster broadbeans are living up to their name, lovely white flowers. Hope the beans are as lovely , Sunloving.
This should have been the first broadie I grew. I remember the time well, I was in my early twenties If I had had plain white blooms I may not have a crooked toe...Oh heck,, the tearful joy of remembering times past. sniff sniff