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Post by steev on Sept 15, 2016 21:24:22 GMT -5
I'd not put you to the trouble, Shoshannah, though I appreciate the thought; it's kind of like the seaweed with herring roe from SF Bay that is of high value in Japan: separately, it's just not the same level of umami.
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Post by shoshannah on Sept 15, 2016 22:41:34 GMT -5
steev, you're absulutely right, what was I thinking. Something more like wasabi leaf/moth roe chips sprinkled with kelp powder for umami. Ordinary kale chips just doesn't sound exotic enough.
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Post by shoshannah on Sept 16, 2016 0:11:32 GMT -5
steev, I apologize for not understanding what you meant. I understand the importance of beneficial bacteria. From now on I will squish the worms on the leaves. I read that squishing them on the plant leaves a scent that attracts predators that will eat them, another plus. I wonder if wasabi leaf chips are tasty.
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Post by shoshannah on Sept 19, 2016 15:21:45 GMT -5
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Post by shoshannah on Sept 19, 2016 16:36:45 GMT -5
diane, Seems like spigariello is a variation of sessatina and quarantina. "Spigarello broccoli is an heirloom variety considered to be the parent of broccoli rabe. The name Spigarello is actually a purposed American corruption of the plant's given name, Spigariello. Its real name is Cima di Rapa, which translates to "turnip top" but is also loosely translated to broccoli rabe. Names of plants vary depending on local usage, so it is not uncommon for Spigariello to also become known as Cima di Rapa or simply Spigarello. The American name Spigarello allowed the broccoli green variety's true origins to remain nearly undiscovered, a virtue that farmers enjoy, their seeds often untraceable, allowing for near growing exclusivity. There are dozens of Spigarello varieties, including Quarantina, Sessantina and Novantina. Some varieties are smooth-leaved, others curled. " www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Broccoli_Spigarello_4117.phpwww.growitalian.com/understanding-cima-di-rapa/Spigariello like tronchuda it is white flowered. Diane were your plants white flowered?
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Post by diane on Sept 20, 2016 11:38:01 GMT -5
No. Yellow flowered.
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Post by reed on Sept 20, 2016 12:58:26 GMT -5
I had never heard of spigariella or the others you mentioned so I looked them up. They sound like things I would welcome into my mix. Looks like lots of interesting stuff on that Seeds from Italy link.
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Post by shoshannah on Sept 20, 2016 17:16:01 GMT -5
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Post by shoshannah on Sept 20, 2016 22:16:58 GMT -5
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