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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: saddad on November 23, 2009, 16:11:19

Title: Filderkraut
Post by: saddad on November 23, 2009, 16:11:19
Not quite as impressive as Manics example but I'm pleased with it..
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e190/Plot52/DSCN3083.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e190/Plot52/DSCN3084.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: manicscousers on November 23, 2009, 16:25:34
still got a few of these in the ground, david..do they stand for long?
takes us at least 6-8 meals to finish one of these monsters  ;D
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: saddad on November 23, 2009, 17:03:34
They are standing better than the "Robinson Giant"... but some are now loosing the outer leaves so I'm cutting some...  :)
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: GrannieAnnie on November 23, 2009, 17:06:51
I've never seen such a monster! Could feed an army?
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: manicscousers on November 23, 2009, 17:39:09
Quote from: saddad on November 23, 2009, 17:03:34
They are standing better than the "Robinson Giant"... but some are now loosing the outer leaves so I'm cutting some...  :)
right, best look for some volunteer cabbage eaters  ;D
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: saddad on November 23, 2009, 17:40:56
Or small children with rabbits/hamsters/guinea pigs etc...  :)
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: chriscross1966 on November 23, 2009, 17:48:14
Quote from: GrannieAnnie on November 23, 2009, 17:06:51
I've never seen such a monster! Could feed an army?

Scarily that's not even that big for Filderkraut, decent size for eating though....  :o
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: lewic on November 23, 2009, 17:50:43
Wow! Are they good to eat or more for show?
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: saddad on November 23, 2009, 17:59:50
I think they are "softer" and sweeter leaves than most cabbage... certainly softer than the "Dutch White" types...  :)
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: Deb P on November 23, 2009, 18:37:10
Quote from: GrannieAnnie on November 23, 2009, 17:06:51
I've never seen such a monster!

Yes he does look a bit demonic doesn't he........ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: cornykev on November 23, 2009, 18:41:04
Deb you spoilt my reply.    ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: Deb P on November 23, 2009, 18:42:22
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: calendula on November 23, 2009, 20:41:32
perfic for sauerkraut I would offer, if you like it  8)
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: GrannieAnnie on November 23, 2009, 22:08:17
They say people resemble their dogs...is there a similarity here? It's something about the hair...
Title: Re: Filderkraut
Post by: saddad on November 23, 2009, 22:45:12
Quote from: calendula on November 23, 2009, 20:41:32
perfic for sauerkraut I would offer, if you like it  8)

I like it but nobody elese here does...  :-[