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Post by ottawagardener on Nov 26, 2008 22:16:55 GMT -5
lavendulagirl... intriguing. I don't think it would take much convincing for my husband. Oh and the pumpkin looks positively regal.
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Post by canadamike on Nov 26, 2008 22:19:52 GMT -5
It is excellent. I started by a one not fully ripen and even there it beat the crap out og=f pepos, , which will be grown for summer squash from now on, with the excetion, MAYBE of Thelma Sanders, both or its beauty and when I need just a little squash for a recipe etc... Musquée is also excellent raw with or without a dip. You can easily serve it in a plate with carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and so on. It might very well be the first in the plate you'll have to replace, as it is both crunchy and tender. There is another one I'll grow, it is called ''JAMBON DE HONGRIE'' ( Hungariam Ham) and also ORANGE. My friend Patrice from www.lasocietedesplantes.com/?p=p_4tells me it is the best squash he had in his life. Being the supplier of the most celebrated restaurant in Canada, I'll take it to his word. But, Elizabeth, we are definitely in the nec plus ultra here, no doubts about it. |
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Post by canadamike on Nov 26, 2008 22:23:48 GMT -5
Oups! I forgot. I'd say 6 or so per plant plus the ones I got rid of by whacking ( EDITED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY) the stems because it was invading the planet...  |
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Nov 26, 2008 23:37:43 GMT -5
'Suburban' yes, but a larger than average lot, with provincially protected wildlife area behind and a village easement beside so room for encroachment  . A 20 or 30 foot vine is nothing. If you'll recall, I grew a 70 foot long Queensland Blue vine this year. Even though we are moving from a 50 acre farm I still need me some space. |
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Post by lavandulagirl on Nov 26, 2008 23:41:12 GMT -5
Oups! I forgot. I'd say 6 or so per plant plus the ones I got rid of by wanking the stems because it was invading the planet... |
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Post by houseodessey on Nov 26, 2008 23:48:47 GMT -5
Oups! I forgot. I'd say 6 or so per plant plus the ones I got rid of by wanking the stems because it was invading the planet... BWAHAHAH. He could at least do himself a favor by calling them trunks instead of stems. Love ya, Michel. But I am literally LOL ing, which rarely happens. |
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Post by canadamike on Nov 26, 2008 23:49:12 GMT -5
Heuh........ I feel so stupid I'll edit it. I hope your computer is OK!!!  |
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Post by lavandulagirl on Nov 26, 2008 23:52:03 GMT -5
The computer's fine, and I enjoyed the laugh! No apology needed. Anything that makes me spit the cab because I'm laughing that hard is a good thing!
Just remember to shave those palms before you try to fit your hands in your gardening gloves....
By the way... glad the musquee was a good taster for you.
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Post by houseodessey on Nov 26, 2008 23:52:38 GMT -5
Please don't edit. It is a marvelous example of language barriers/misunderstandings. I think it is one of the most awesome posts ever!
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Post by canadamike on Nov 27, 2008 0:01:30 GMT -5
And please, help me hide this thread from Landarc or else I am cooked !! Btw, they say each straight guy is five per cent gay. I submit this part is hiding in the right hand! And this blind thing is false. Where did I put my glasses. Help me Lav, I can't see them ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by lavandulagirl on Nov 27, 2008 0:07:31 GMT -5
You left your glasses by the shaving cream. Do you need band aids for those palms? 
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Post by canadamike on Nov 27, 2008 0:17:54 GMT -5
Thanks Elizabeth  House, too late, I did edit it. It shows you are not the one stucked with having said it! Anyway, it survives in the following messages...  |
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Post by bunkie on Nov 27, 2008 10:02:29 GMT -5
i have a question. the Musquée de Provence i've seen in the BC catalog is of orange skin. is this a new one you came up with lav, or are there different types of it? the pics michel took of it are gorgeous!
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Post by canadamike on Nov 27, 2008 10:50:50 GMT -5
The tan colour is the one you want at harvest time. Squashes have a tendancy to change colour over time when stored. This is the first year I grow it, so I can't garantee anything.
But my Thelma Sanders started off white, around Christmas were tan and later became orange....
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Post by lavandulagirl on Nov 27, 2008 12:22:04 GMT -5
Bunkie... this Musquee seed came from a pumpkin I purchased and saved seed from, not one I grew. It is a Provence with no provenance.  I saved the seed because the pumpkin was easily the best tasting, most fragrant one I'd ever had in my kitchen. As to color, the ones I've seen vary a bit, from a real pumpkin-y orange to a more somber hue.
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I saved the seed because the pumpkin was easily the best tasting, most fragrant one I'd ever had in my kitchen. As to color, the ones I've seen vary a bit, from a real pumpkin-y orange to a more somber hue.