Allotments 4 All

Allotment Stuff => Swap Shop => Topic started by: Georgie on April 15, 2006, 19:51:27

Title: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: Georgie on April 15, 2006, 19:51:27
I'd like to try growing some beetroot in a potager type border.  Can anyone spare me a pinch of Bull's Blood or a similar variety please?  I have plenty of seed to offer in return.

G xx
Title: Re: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: supersprout on April 15, 2006, 19:59:44
Not BB, but I do have Forono spare, if you like the cylindrical type - good leaves, and because of the cylindrical shape can be grown closer together.
Title: Re: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: Georgie on April 15, 2006, 20:07:25
Hmmmm.  I've never tried Beetroot before.  Forono look like they might need a very well cultivated soil whereas my border is probably only good humus for about 30cm deep.  Do you think they'd be okay?

G xx
Title: Re: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: weedbusta on April 16, 2006, 22:25:15
hi georgie. i've got some bolthardy that grew well enough in crap clay soil last year. pm your address and i'l post them on. don't need anything back. just pass it on.
Title: Re: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: Georgie on April 17, 2006, 16:21:37
Hi Weedbusta.  How very kind.  Thank you .   ;D

G xx
Title: Re: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: supersprout on April 17, 2006, 17:58:08
Will pop some Forono seed in the post, would you like to try Burpees golden beetroot too?
Or I could arrange for you to get modules later in the week?
Will do tomorrow, at my friend's in the country today away from greenhouse building project, back home tomorrow :D :)
Title: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: Jitterbug on April 17, 2006, 19:40:01
Hi there

I have some Boltardy as well if anyone is interested.

Supersprout If you have any spare - I would love some of the BB or a bit of the golden one as I am also putting into a cottage garden.  Don't need many - six or so.

Let me know if anyone wants some of my Boltardy.

Jitterbug
Title: Re: Seeking Beetroot
Post by: Georgie on April 17, 2006, 20:01:39
Hi SS.  Thanks for the Forono (now I know what it's like!) but I'll pass on the other one thanks as Weedbusta is sending me some Boltardy.  ;D

G xx