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Post by Jim on Mar 21, 2009 18:34:31 GMT -5
I've got 2 3x8 foot raised beds that get some decent sun and this week they are going to be the lucky recipients of some lisp kale mix, some chard, and some beets....I'm excited. I don't care if its still early.. I'm going in.
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 21, 2009 20:35:12 GMT -5
Go for it. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the pictures.
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Post by flowerpower on Mar 22, 2009 6:37:22 GMT -5
I already started some broccoli- Di Cicco, Early Purple Sprouting, and Romanesco. The purple seed is from '06. Not even one seed came up.  Ooh, I forgot to start the Broccoli Rabe. lol |
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Post by Jim on Mar 22, 2009 10:21:10 GMT -5
I'm revising my statement...I'm starting seed for the kale and chard. The beet seeds and radish seeds I'll direct seed. Either way I'm a moving. I'll take some pics today of my other little seedlings...I love seeing the green.
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Post by flowerpower on Mar 23, 2009 5:56:17 GMT -5
Houseodyssey sent me some seeds for the Romanesco. She said they were a lil old and plant them all. So far I have about 50% germination which is more than enough plants. Thanks, House.  |
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Post by Jim on Mar 23, 2009 7:56:22 GMT -5
That is one fine looking plant. I saw them at the store but haven't tried one yet. Is it more broccoli or cauliflower like as far as taste??
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Post by bunkie on Mar 23, 2009 10:00:32 GMT -5
flowerpower, we planted some Di Cicco the year before last and it grew to a giant size, with big leaves, but never developed any heads. the stems were huge too. i'll be curious to see how yours grow.
lucky you and your planting jim! we still got a bunch of snow in the gardens!!!
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Post by flowerpower on Mar 24, 2009 6:46:40 GMT -5
I have no clue on how Romanesco tastes. I saw it at a farm market and thought it looked weird. I don't like either broccoli or cauliflower. It's for my BF and my friends. If I can get seed from it, I will grow it in my flower beds next yr. lol I grew the De Cicco last yr. I did get a small head fromone of the six I planted. But it wasn't the greatest yr for the garden. I heard it had a nice taste, which is why I am growing it again. Ususally I plant the waltham and get nice big heads and tons of sideshoots. If you want seeds for the Rabe, let me know.
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Post by Jim on Mar 24, 2009 7:20:04 GMT -5
I'm in preaty good shape seed wise but thank you. I threw a few surprises in the stuff I sent you too....
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 24, 2009 11:54:44 GMT -5
Did you plant it as a fall crop?
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Post by fulenn on Mar 29, 2009 10:31:18 GMT -5
This is my first year growing chard: wonderful stuff! I have a few extra seeds for it if you need some, Jim. Fulenn   |
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Post by Jim on Mar 29, 2009 19:55:10 GMT -5
Fulenn
Your chard looks wonderful. Thank you very much for your offer, but I'm all set for this year.
Jim
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Post by flowerpower on Mar 30, 2009 5:05:51 GMT -5
I am not a fan of chard. My FIL grows it. I should get him the rainbow mix next yr. That orange is really nice. Would the chickens find it tasty?
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Mar 30, 2009 8:36:36 GMT -5
FP, not only will they eat it, but it's very good for them. And turkeys too, so be sure to give some to J,  And Bambi will be certain to come to dinner if you grow fancy chards..I've already had her standing at my window trying to get a closer look at the seedlings inside..grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I'm growing Ruby Chard this year. It's just gorgeous, even as little 2 inch plantlets... Fulenn, were all the colours in the Rainbow mix as vibrant as the Ruby and the Orange?? |
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Post by fulenn on Mar 30, 2009 15:51:11 GMT -5
Yes, the colors are great, but I didn't have any yellow come up. I only have a few, so..... I have one more that decided to try looking around several days ago, but I can't tell what color it is yet. I don't have chickens, but my cats love to eat them when they have just sprouted.  Thus the smaller amount than I planted. Fulenn |
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Ooh, I forgot to start the Broccoli Rabe. lol
Thus the smaller amount than I planted.