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aj, looking forward to the Black Turtle beans - a friend of mine makes the most delicious soup.......  ;)

I've started a list and descriptions of the varieties we have received so far. If anyone has info or pictures they want to add that will be great. I've not used google docs before but I think everyone should be able to see the list  ??? https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1NE_FA8mzqaFtVFsQ46lRLTPCYJAjkiHD3u9R34pQKDE anyone wanting to join in and add/edit I can add you on but I'll need an email address for you to do that. It seems simple enough, though a little slow. If you prefer, pm info you would like added   :)

Now officially excited. It's like our own little HSL catalogue :D

Top banana with knobs on.  8)

oh my god, how fantastic, i am now going to have to rip up my planting plans for next year to incorporate all these wonderful veg.

Thank you Emma  :-* for arranging this and thankyou everybody for your generosity in supplying the seeds, we are all going to have such fun growing these next year.

;D  ;D  ;D

This is quite something!  WOW! 

 ;D ;D ;D

Very happy it seems to work  :o 8)

My oh my, I don't know what to say! Thank you, jayb, for your wonderful organising skills!  Can't wait for next year!

Thank you, wouldn't be able to do it with out everyone else and still lots more to do to the list.

Yayyyy, Mr postie just delivered a super 'pea' parcel from Robert B, thanks  :)

Thanks Jayb ,our very own Santa.

Quote from: markfield rover on November 24, 2010, 15:42:09
Thanks Jayb ,our very own Santa.

Maybe we should think about doing a secret santa next year???????

Jayb you are a real star, thank you so much for organising all this. The document is looking really good - can't wait for the seeds whoooo hooooo......

Quote from: lottiedolly on November 24, 2010, 16:06:06

Quote from: markfield rover on November 24, 2010, 15:42:09
Thanks Jayb ,our very own Santa.

Maybe we should think about doing a secret santa next year? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Wow that is what you call a list,almost proffesional.People giant fennel is not poisinous otherwise i should be dead. ;D ;D ;D.Have used it a lot in the kitchen.

Quote from: ruud on November 25, 2010, 08:03:34
Wow that is what you call a list,almost proffesional.People giant fennel is not poisinous otherwise i should be dead. ;D ;D ;D.Have used it a lot in the kitchen.

Oh thanks, you had me wondering Ruud ...  :)

Quote from: ruud on November 25, 2010, 08:03:34
Wow that is what you call a list,almost proffesional.People giant fennel is not poisinous otherwise i should be dead. ;D ;D ;D.Have used it a lot in the kitchen.

Could you add some more information about the fennel, e.g. how tall is it and is it a fennel for the bulb or for the leaves as i have heard that fennel does either or and not both (I am probably wrong but that is why i am on this forum as i do want to learn)  :)

Carruthers' Purple Podded Pea

http://daughterofthesoil.blogspot.com/2008/01/heritage-vegetable-review-pea.html

Salmon-Flowered Pea

http://www.daughterofthesoil.com/salmonflowered.html

Serpette Guilotteau is about five feet tall (on my plot anyway), with smooth seeds, white flowers and abundant sickle-shaped pods. Robinsons' Purple Podded is around the same height, and an abundant cropper. The peas aren't sweet like modern green-podded varieties, but it's ideal for savouries.

Lottiedolly,this fennel is growing up to more then 7 feet high.You are using the leaves and you can use the seeds for pickling.

Hi lottiedolly, it would be great if we had another SS, I loved the Secret Santa last year  ;D

Sorry Ruud, my Google skills are letting me down, so now looking forward to adding G. fennel to my grow list for next season  ;D

Another lovely parcel arrived yesterday form aj, lovely selection, thank you.

The list looks truly amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all you growers and organisers   :)

Next year is going to be soooooooo much fun!

Did I say thank you  ;)

1066  :)

Well here are my rather hurried descriptions -
Ying Yang Beans –
Dwarf French Bean that I got in a swap from A4A. I enjoyed eating it as a shelled bean, quite meaty in texture. Also known as Orca Bean

Lettuce Sylvesta – Originally came from Nicky's Seeds. It is a Butterhead type and is medium to large in size. I found it excellent in summer as it didn't bolt like most other lettuce during dry hot spells. Sow April onwards

Little Gem Rolet Squash – (pepo family)
A classic squash that is very popular in S Africa. It is roughly a cricket ball in size and is dark green coloured. It is a small plant that can be a heavy cropper. These are a perfect size for 1 serving. Best eaten late summer to early autumn. Although I have saved them until March, when they do get a bit stringier and drier.
Cooking instructions - Pierce the skin several times and place in a pan of boiling water for approx 20 to 30 mins. Cut the top off (like a soft boiled egg) and scoop the seeds out. Put some butter and black pepper on it and eat with a teaspoon! It has a summer squash stringy texture.

Black Cherry Tomato – Indeterminate/Cordon type. It has, as it's name suggests black to dark red skin. A sawp originally from Saddad.


Jayb, shall I edit the document with these descriptions?

Thanks and shanti om  ;)

1066  :)