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Title: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: Jeannine on May 23, 2007, 17:19:53

I got a packet of seeds today that reads FI which is a hybrid,then it was described as an heirloom variety. I have never noticed this on a packet before and I am a bit puzzled

Title: Re: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: saddad on May 23, 2007, 17:46:59

Sounds like an oxymoron to me...
::)

Title: Re: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: Jeannine on May 23, 2007, 18:23:04

It is from Nicky's Nursery, arrived today.

Title: Re: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 23, 2007, 18:52:28

I've seen varieties wrongly described as F1's before now; what is it?

Title: Re: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: Jeannine on May 23, 2007, 19:08:22

Cauliflower Sunset FI...(brassica oleraca) Heirloom variety This is exactly what it says on the packet

Title: Re: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: redimp on May 23, 2007, 19:39:33

QuoteCauliflower Sunset F1
Av 25 Seeds
Treated Seed
One of the first orange varieties to become available. Performs best when used for September and October harvesting. Colour most pronounced when used for baby or mini vegetable, but colour still vibrant in full size heads. Small compact frame. Sow April and May

Heritage probably (wrongly imo) relates to it being one of the first. Never heard of orange cauliflower myself. :-\

Title: Re: Heirloom and FI??
Post by: Jeannine on May 23, 2007, 19:49:39

Yes the quote is exactly what it says on Nicky's site but I am no wiser as the packet says both!!

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