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    Just got my Organic Gardening catalogue and see they have seeds of Skirret (Cousin of carrot!) I might give it a try as it's a perennial that is also suited to the flower garden as well!

    Here's a bit of info I found on google!

    Skirret Herbs: How to Grow and Use this Herb - Associated Content

    Anyone either tried growing it or even tasted it?
    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

    Diversify & prosper



  • #2
    Nope but it's now on my wish list...

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    • #3
      Never grown it myself, but now that I've seen that info Snadger, it's definitely on my list of things to grow in Braemar. (It was the bit about how hardy that really caught my eye, at 1100 feet this far North it really makes a difference to what goes on the list ! )
      My granny (who hailed from the highlands near Braemar) used to swear that it was lovely, and I remember her once bemoaning the fact that it and kale were two things that had fallen out of favour and just couldn't be had in the shops.
      There's no point reading history if you don't use the lessons it teaches.

      Head-hunted member of the Nutter's Club - can I get my cranium back please ?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by snohare View Post
        ..............................My granny (who hailed from the highlands near Braemar) used to swear that it was lovely, and I remember her once bemoaning the fact that it and kale were two things that had fallen out of favour and just couldn't be had in the shops.
        Kale is deffo IN favour with me..........I love it. it's very productive, very hardy and what I don't need the chooks relish!
        My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
        to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

        Diversify & prosper


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        • #5
          Does look tempting. I was going to behave myself and not buy any more seeds but....... Just checked website it's out of stock
          Last edited by FROSTYFRECKLE; 21-12-2008, 09:37 AM.

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          • #6
            [quote=FROSTYFRECKLE;331610................................. Just checked website it's out of stock[/quote]

            eekeekeekeek
            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

            Diversify & prosper


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            • #7
              Suffolk Herbs have them in stock. Probably too many in a packet so will advertise spares on seed swap in the New Year. Also bought Purslane and Lablab Beans. Saw them and could not resist. It's Snadgers fault I'm buying more seeds!
              Last edited by FROSTYFRECKLE; 21-12-2008, 10:24 AM.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by FROSTYFRECKLE View Post
                Suffolk Herbs have them in stock. Probably too many in a packet so will advertise spares on seed swap in the New Year. Also bought Purslane and Lablab Beans. Saw them and could not resist. It's Snadgers fault I'm buying more seeds!
                Well, just to keep you busy frosty.........here's another one I've ringed...........'SUPERSCMELZ, a kind of Kohl Rabi!.............. the size of a small football rather than a tennis ball. Pole green semi-globe shaped with crisp white flesh. Quick growth up to 8Kg!! yep you've read it right, up to 8 Kilo without becoming stringy!'

                I've grown the usual Kohl Rhabi before but the 8 kilo Kohl I have to see!
                My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                Diversify & prosper


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                • #9
                  Don't like Kohl Rabi Not tempted! Try again

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                  • #10
                    Never heard of skirret! My stab at kohlrabi was less than impressive, they were the size of a golf ball!
                    Mad Old Bat With Attitude.

                    I tried jogging, but I couldn't keep the ice in my glass.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by FROSTYFRECKLE View Post
                      Don't like Kohl Rabi Not tempted! Try again
                      Just tastes of cabbage.......just imagine 8 Kilo of solid cabbage flavouring...........would bring a whole new meaning to Kohl slaw!
                      Last edited by Snadger; 21-12-2008, 11:21 AM.
                      My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                      to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                      Diversify & prosper


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                      • #12
                        Thanks Snadger ! Just ordered a couple of packet from Suffolk Herbs - one for a friend.
                        Thanks again.

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                        • #13
                          Sorry resurrecting an old thread. Okay grew the Skirret seeds and taste of roots are parsnip-ish. However the flowers on the plants are lovely. I'm planning a mixed veg/flower bed, colour scheme is white and green. All I need is more Skirret seeds and everyone seems to be out of stock - including Pennard Plants. Does anyone know of a stockist?

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                          • #14
                            Found a stockist, seeds are winging their way from Germany

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                            • #15
                              Glad you've found some Frosty
                              I bought some plants from Pennard at last year's show - problem is, there have been so many changes in the garden that I can't remember where I planted them

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