tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post2660601520487502964..comments2023-10-28T08:20:44.119+01:00Comments on This and That: Round the PlotRobert Brenchleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-88062872796170875362010-08-04T15:16:31.107+01:002010-08-04T15:16:31.107+01:00They've just arrived, thanks.They've just arrived, thanks.Robert Brenchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-8371603904151339882010-08-02T18:36:43.049+01:002010-08-02T18:36:43.049+01:00Thanks. I think I left them too long, after harves...Thanks. I think I left them too long, after harvesting too early last year. I'll get it right eventually!Robert Brenchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-76294396304937730482010-08-02T11:05:04.940+01:002010-08-02T11:05:04.940+01:00Kent Blue went in the post today Robert.Kent Blue went in the post today Robert.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-40311556880731680502010-07-31T18:46:22.524+01:002010-07-31T18:46:22.524+01:00I think that was Vitelotte, if there's any dif...I think that was Vitelotte, if there's any difference. I can get those locally, thanks. I don't want a gun, I'd probably end up shooting my neighbours through the hedge. My daughter was in the war in Sierra Leone, and it left us with rather strong feelings about the things!Robert Brenchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-30322077162391952642010-07-31T18:41:01.117+01:002010-07-31T18:41:01.117+01:00Pigeons, rabbits ... what you need is a gun. I cou...Pigeons, rabbits ... what you need is a gun. I could restock you with Congo for next year - remember? - you sent me one tuber with the tree onions. It's not a big plant, but should produce something. Let me know, or they will get eaten.<br />IanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999959164086250161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-86318634089021030222010-07-31T18:25:22.576+01:002010-07-31T18:25:22.576+01:00Negresse is fine; only a couple of Vitelotte survi...Negresse is fine; only a couple of Vitelotte survived the rabbit, and one is very weak. Congo was eaten. I'll see what I end up with, and try again next year. Negresse and British Queen were the only varieties flowering for a long time, but others have started since we've had these bits of drizzle.Robert Brenchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-12383852972912080432010-07-31T18:02:16.059+01:002010-07-31T18:02:16.059+01:00I've had huge crops from Bijou in previous yea...I've had huge crops from Bijou in previous years. I like them as a raw veg, or mixed in a salad.<br />How are the black spuds doing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999959164086250161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-47186948460521090992010-07-31T10:26:42.899+01:002010-07-31T10:26:42.899+01:00That sounds right; I'd be grateful, thanks. Th...That sounds right; I'd be grateful, thanks. The pods are soft, show every individual pea, and sometimes become distorted. Bijou is the same, so this may be a characteristic of older mangetouts.Robert Brenchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-51878029550971037672010-07-31T10:08:45.513+01:002010-07-31T10:08:45.513+01:00It's the smooth, dark speckled seeded one. I ...It's the smooth, dark speckled seeded one. I think from discussion earlier, we decided I did have the true on. I think I've still got your address.<br /><br />You'll be able to tell from the seeds when you see them anyway.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-24869668142334607022010-07-31T09:50:44.140+01:002010-07-31T09:50:44.140+01:00If it's the 'true' Kent Blue; I've...If it's the 'true' Kent Blue; I've been told there are two varieties circulating under this name. Rosa Mundi is brilliant, the only drawback is the short flowering season.Robert Brenchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006227551531676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949618981519223968.post-71179909330411883692010-07-31T09:40:02.434+01:002010-07-31T09:40:02.434+01:00I have just started drying the seeds of my Kent Bl...I have just started drying the seeds of my Kent Blue Robert. If you need some let me know. <br />Rosa Mundi is just superb isn't it?Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.com