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Post by robertb on Oct 21, 2011 12:58:29 GMT -5
I've been thinking of chucking a few varieties together for some time, and since I've ended up with an accidental Aquadulce Claudia/Red Epicure cross I might as well have a go. I'm planning to add Crimson Flowered and Grando Violetto to the mix next year, but what else would be good to add?
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Post by turtleheart on Oct 24, 2011 11:06:16 GMT -5
great idea! try using some hardier smaller seeded varieties from cover crops, and there is also an italian purple SEEDED variety, very purple. try going to eastern european and middle eastern grocery stores to see if anyone has other varieties on the shelf. its a crying shame the lack of diversity in this species within the US borders. i have 2 nameless varieties from the middle east. one large and one tiny. i could send you a few if it is allowed over the ocean. i would assume you would have better access to germplasm where you are anyhow.
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Post by robertb on Oct 24, 2011 11:33:51 GMT -5
I'd be grateful; I'll PM my address. I can get Martock Bean here, but it's the only really old one that's commercially available, apart possibly from Crimson-Flowered. I'll check round the sort of shop you suggests as well; I have a Serbian friend who may know some places.
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Post by turtleheart on Oct 24, 2011 13:08:39 GMT -5
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Post by robertb on Oct 26, 2011 16:32:59 GMT -5
I've dropped them an email to see if they ship to the UK, thanks.
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Post by steev on Oct 26, 2011 20:34:44 GMT -5
I've gotten stuff from Territorial Seed years ago and been pleased because they serve the maritime environment, pretty much what it is in the Bay Area. If I recall correctly, they've somewhat changed their emphasis though.
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Post by 12540dumont on Oct 27, 2011 12:17:33 GMT -5
Robert,
PM me, I have grown a genetically diverse fava patch for 3 years:
Fava Windsor
Aquadulce Fava
Supersimonia Fava
Longpod Major /fava
Aquadulce Fava
Aquadulce Fava
Crimson Flowered Fava
The Aquadulce is from 3 different sources. I'm getting like Joseph and distrust some of the seed sources. Anyway, check with your postal regs to make sure I can send them. I can't send beans to NZ or OZ, but I can to Canada. Regards, Holly
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Post by turtleheart on Oct 27, 2011 15:22:28 GMT -5
joseph isnt the only person with the education and wisdom to scrutinize their seed sources.  i see its catching. i want to see what you accomplish in coming years robertb. i love this idea, and use favas as a companion to my tomatoes. |
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Post by steev on Oct 27, 2011 16:48:54 GMT -5
I like them with a nice chianti and a guest for dinner.
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Post by 12540dumont on Oct 28, 2011 12:02:54 GMT -5
Steev, you're not eating the guests again are you? What's so interesting about these favas is I had them in this patch last fall. I must have missed some, they got tilled under in the spring and re-sprouted. This is the first time ever that I had favas in October. They came up in August. We ate them for dinner, with a glass of Primitivo and a slab of bbq beast. As soon as I get the rest of the leeks planted, we're going to go around with St. Joe's plumbing planter and hit all the fringes with favas. I'm adding 1/2 acre to next year. We composted this summer and with the favas, I think it will be adequate soil for next year. I've got a bit of wheat and some oats to throw in as well. Off to plant gorgeous day. Attachments:
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Post by johno on Oct 28, 2011 12:21:20 GMT -5
I like them with a nice chianti and a guest for dinner. My thoughts, exactly, every time I see or hear the words, "fava beans." I was skimming through new posts and stopped on this, with the poster's name just out of view, and thought to myself, "that has to be steev." |
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Post by ottawagardener on Oct 28, 2011 13:27:34 GMT -5
Yes, the expression fava beans has been forever ruined (at least for those of us of a certain age). I kept meaning to try these but am a bit put off by the possibility of favaism (sp?) though I'm not intending on making them a big part of my diet. With all the wild, weird and new foods I like to try, it might surprise you to know that I'm a bit of a food hypochondriac.
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Post by toad on Oct 28, 2011 13:45:09 GMT -5
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Post by steev on Oct 28, 2011 14:48:05 GMT -5
"Eating the guests again", of course not, ew!; they're not palatable after once.
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Post by turtleheart on Nov 2, 2011 11:32:37 GMT -5
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i see its catching. i want to see what you accomplish in coming years robertb. i love this idea, and use favas as a companion to my tomatoes.
