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Title: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Jitterbug on February 02, 2007, 11:45:25

Hi there

I'm not bit into brussel sprouts and have only ever bought and cooked them for DH. As I child I called them "ashballs". However, I braved it last week-end and tasted one and it was really good. I have therefore done some homework and rather than buy whole packets of each of the seeds I would like to have a taste tester before going the whole hog.

Has anyone got a pinch of the following brussel sprout seeds for me to try out. My swap list is on the board if you want to swap for anything.

Brussel Sprouts â€" Peer Gynt, Mallard and Roger, Fortress and (French variety) - Noisette - which apparently is the nicest nuttiest tasting one?

Kind regards

Jitterbug

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: norfolklass on February 02, 2007, 13:35:33

I think I may have some.
will need to check at home, but I bought a packet the other day.
I hate them but OH likes them so I promised I'd grow a couple for him for his xmas dinner ::) and should have lots of seed left over!

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Barnowl on February 02, 2007, 13:46:28

I'm sure I've got some Noisette, but none of the others. I have some Red Rubine that might tempt you despite your research. PM me.

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Jitterbug on February 02, 2007, 14:37:52

Hello Barnowl - have sent you a pm.

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: saddad on February 02, 2007, 16:41:26

Jitterbug,did that pm I got set off to Barnowl?
::)

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Jeannine on February 15, 2007, 12:11:10

Hi I can give you Peer Gynt,Wellington,Topline and the red Falstaff.let me know XX Jeannine

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Barnowl on February 15, 2007, 17:41:27

Quote from: saddad on February 02, 2007, 16:41:26
Jitterbug,did that pm I got set off to Barnowl?
::)

Opened my brand new packet of Noisette and it was empty ??? Took a few days to get hold of the supplier but they then replaced the packet quickly so the Noisette did get sent off in the end.

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Gillysdad on February 15, 2007, 18:01:33

Quote from: Jeannine on February 15, 2007, 12:11:10
Hi I can give you Peer Gynt,Wellington,Topline and the red Falstaff.let me know XX Jeannine

I've grown Peer Gynt for years but the seed is being discontinued in the UK. I think I have bought some on e-bay, but only time will tell. Would you like to share the details of your supplier?. Thanks, Sid. :)

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Jeannine on February 15, 2007, 22:41:45

Hi my Peer Gynt is a left over from a previous year, dated best before 12/2007. I wasn't going to use them ,I prefer a bigger sprout I can pop them in the post if they are your favourites, there is about 25 seeds. XX Jeannine

Title: Re: Looking for Brussel Sprout seeds
Post by: Gillysdad on February 16, 2007, 09:17:43

Thanks for the offer of the sprouts Jeannine , I'll try those from e-bay and hope they don't grow into caulis or something else. ;D

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