Today's Pickings

[zigs]

@zigs
Oca - it is delicious? Here one gardener sells, she says it looks like potatoes. But this causes me an inexplicable suspicion.

No idea yet, will report back tomorrow

 

[headfullofbees]

I am interested in the rhubarb. It is a plant or vegetable that is alien to us Filipinos and the only time I encountered rhubarb is when my father-in-law had planted one in the garden and had harvested a few stems for cooking. I don't quite remember the taste but I guess it was a jam that he made the rhubarb into.

Is there anyone here who can post some more details about the rhubarb? Thanks to those who would react.

Health benefits of rhubarb:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/rhubarb.html
http://www.tuigarden.co.nz/nutrition/rhubarb
https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/rhubarb/

 

[roadrunner]

I've never harvested my carrots before, mainly because I don't grow many, but I think I'll start growing more of them and grow them earlier in the year.

 

[anon_lp]

Not so bad roadrunner and I bet there sweet? They definitely do not taste the same as shop bought. Well done you

 

[headfullofbees]

I love carrots. My wife loves carrots. My dog loves carrots.

They look like very nice carrots.

 

[Becky]

We've just found out that Ian is allergic to carrots and tomatoes! Looks like I'll have to gorge on them when I'm out the house!

 

[zigs]

We've just found out that Ian is allergic to carrots and tomatoes! Looks like I'll have to gorge on them when I'm out the house!

He'll notice if you kiss him when he comes back

Few bits on the plot today

Bridgwater beans have germinated.

Mint and watercress are coming on.

 

[headfullofbees]

I sowed some Alderman climbing peas and some Delikett sugar snap peas before I came away on holiday.
Hopefully they'll be through when I get home a week on Wednesday.

 

[headfullofbees]

We've just found out that Ian is allergic to carrots and tomatoes! Looks like I'll have to gorge on them when I'm out the house!

Every cloud has a silver lining; you get the whole jug of Bloody Mary.

 

[zigs]

I sowed some Alderman climbing peas and some Delikett sugar snap peas before I came away on holiday.
Hopefully they'll be through when I get home a week on Wednesday.

Is someone watering them Bees?

 

[headfullofbees]

Is someone watering them Bees?

Water will not be a problem, but if necessary, I've had many volunteers, so they should be OK.

 

[Nrcheek]

I've never harvested my carrots before, mainly because I don't grow many, but I think I'll start growing more of them and grow them earlier in the year.

I've always struggled with carrots, couldn't get then to germinate this year. Or maybe I give up to soon

 

[zigs]

Pudding

Gonna have to get them out of the frames, somethin in there is eating them

 

[headfullofbees]

Picked two binbags of spinach, which I grew as a catch crop in my onion beds.
One for us, one between the four neighbours who like spinach, a large shopping bag crammed full each.
Apparently, next door's kids (6 & 2 yo) love spinach, so made sure they got the biggest bag.

Could anything be healthier than naturally grown spinach, with no chemicals?

 

[zigs]

Had me garlic out before it flys south for the winter