tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post2936362769286782618..comments2022-12-11T14:05:13.379+00:00Comments on Fettlers on the Land: The planSonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07138189442745736204noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-15437023000382795632015-01-06T21:14:35.000+00:002015-01-06T21:14:35.000+00:00Just squeeze in a couple of extra squashes: Marina...Just squeeze in a couple of extra squashes: Marina di Chioggia and Jarrahdale - you will not regret that! And chilliwise Gusto Purple is spectacular in both taste and productivity. And remember that wherever you put Jerusalem artichoke there and in surroundings you'll find it for decades...anjafinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-37144063926855508282015-01-08T17:38:27.000+00:002015-01-08T17:38:27.000+00:00Thanks for the tips, Anja. That'll be my March...Thanks for the tips, Anja. That'll be my March voucher sorted then! I remember reading on your blog that you take out the best Jerusalem artichoke tubers to keep as seed for the next year - how do you store them over the winter before planting them again?fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-76445713869259290782015-01-09T12:01:36.000+00:002015-01-09T12:01:36.000+00:00Wow, that's an impressive list! The Vietmanese...Wow, that's an impressive list! The Vietmanese coriander looks really interesting, also like the idea of growing lemon grass, interested to see how this goes, does it need to be indoors?greenbeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-39908712478588112032015-01-09T12:55:54.000+00:002015-01-09T12:55:54.000+00:00No, the lemongrass grows outside. I started some i...No, the lemongrass grows outside. I started some inside last year and planted it out early June. It was easy to grow. It's supposed to be a tender perennial so I took one plant inside in late autumn, but both the plants outside and inside have died back for the winter. Will be interesting to see if they come back to life! Strangely, the cats liked to nibble on it as if it were cat grass. The Vietnamese coriander is really vigorous. It's also a tender perennial and I had it outside until October, but since it's so easy to take cuttings, I'll use some of them as annuals in the herb pond this year.fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-42910123835435149432015-01-10T12:04:34.000+00:002015-01-10T12:04:34.000+00:00Wow, that's quite a list, you are going to be ...Wow, that's quite a list, you are going to be busy! Have tried white carrots to go with the orange and purple? I really rate 'White Satin; very crunchy and wasn't bothered by root fly at all. I totally agree with Anja about the Jerusalem artichokes, you will have them for ever but they are great winter veg, especially roasted. To be honest, we never lift and replant, they do it for themselves (probably bad gardening practice but there we are...). I've never heard of Vietnamese coriander, does it have a flavour similar to normal coriander? Isn't it great to be starting on the new season? :-)muddybootsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-82322807306778883522015-01-10T18:52:05.000+00:002015-01-10T18:52:05.000+00:00I almost bought the White Satin, but then I though...I almost bought the White Satin, but then I thought I actually prefer my carrots orange! The reviews on it were not outstanding, but if you rate it highly I'll give it a go. Can't have too many carrots. The purple ones were definitely fun, but they were orange inside. The Vietnamese coriander does taste a bit like normal coriander, but stronger so you need less per dish. Great for Thai curries but also works in dhals and soups. And it's a perennial! Yes, it's great to get started again. Was weeding the hedge today despite gale-force winds and 9.5-hour power cut.fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-58782817769117998592015-01-11T14:33:59.000+00:002015-01-11T14:33:59.000+00:00Actually we harvest all Jerusalem artichokes in Oc...Actually we harvest all Jerusalem artichokes in October - and replant the beds immediately - process those ones we are going to eat during the winter. The tubers would not stay sound through the winter in fridge, cellar or anywhere except in the groundanjafinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-44168465750784485572015-01-11T14:50:35.000+00:002015-01-11T14:50:35.000+00:00And by the way: Atomic Red is an absolutely lovely...And by the way: Atomic Red is an absolutely lovely carrot - almost raspberry coloured and delicious!anjafinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-85225425844946061492015-01-11T20:48:06.000+00:002015-01-11T20:48:06.000+00:00I grew some harlequin squashes last year and they ...I grew some harlequin squashes last year and they are fantastic! I got so many off them and they store really well. I will be eating them till I harvest more this year! I also won a first with them at the show :)summerlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-36131527638354359662015-01-13T09:33:59.000+00:002015-01-13T09:33:59.000+00:00Do you have any tips for storing them? Quite a few...Do you have any tips for storing them? Quite a few of mine started to go mouldy so there was no way I could have kept them until next summer! Last pumpkins were eaten the week before Christmas.fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-52256157567302989232015-01-13T09:34:46.000+00:002015-01-13T09:34:46.000+00:00Ooh, another carrot colour!Ooh, another carrot colour!fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-73276543251854786732015-01-13T09:38:49.000+00:002015-01-13T09:38:49.000+00:00That sounds pretty straightforward. I might be abl...That sounds pretty straightforward. I might be able to wait until November here. I see now why you say I'll have them forever! How wind-tolerant are they? My planned spot for them is a bit on the windy side until the hedge grows in further, but I don't want them to take over the veg garden.fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-47279061439271041852015-01-13T19:42:55.000+00:002015-01-13T19:42:55.000+00:00Well, they are or at least ours tend to be about 3...Well, they are or at least ours tend to be about 3 m high so of course the wind catches them rather badly. We try to rope their site in; just stake the site and then one rope round the patch at 1 m and the second one at shoulder height. In heavy wind Jerusalem artichoke stems break pretty easily at the ground level and then you lose the late growing harvest almost totally.anjafinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-50019166383434690632015-01-13T19:44:01.000+00:002015-01-13T19:44:01.000+00:00Our carrot favourites are White Satin and Atomic R...Our carrot favourites are White Satin and Atomic Red - you can see the colour scheme here<br><br>http://www.vegblogs.co.uk/northbynorth/2014/10/15/home-stretch/anjafinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-6756682703325387482015-01-14T12:23:06.000+00:002015-01-14T12:23:06.000+00:003 metres! I think I may have to rethink where to p...3 metres! I think I may have to rethink where to put them!fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962251726150270584.post-37853426925389384032015-01-14T12:25:33.000+00:002015-01-14T12:25:33.000+00:00Nice carrot display! I really liked the Paris Mark...Nice carrot display! I really liked the Paris Market Atlas - little round ones, like Chantenays.fettlersonlandnoreply@blogger.com