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24-01-2007, 03:01 PM
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 Carnival Squash If anybody would like some Carnival Squash seeds, then please pm me your address and a few will appear via the postie on your doormat. No need for postage just enjoy. The squash are open pollinated and have so far, grown to type via my reselected seeds.
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24-01-2007, 03:06 PM
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| Oh, these are too cute. I would love to have a go at growing them. By the way, I know it's the wrong thread, but the banana shallots have germinated now - if they don't grow as clumps what's the best final spacing for them in the garden (I plant most of my stuff in blocks) thanks |
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24-01-2007, 08:33 PM
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| I would like a few please Piglet if possible.
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24-01-2007, 08:54 PM
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| I think I've just ordered some seeds like this one! Are they edible PW? |
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25-01-2007, 01:14 AM
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| I hope so Jenny as I have eaten about a dozen so far and have made the last one into soup this morning along with a small crown prince.
__________________ Kindest regards, David. http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/ updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs |
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26-01-2007, 12:04 AM
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| Could I try a few then please. I'll PM you. What is meant by "open pollinated"? Last edited by JennieAtkinson; 26-01-2007 at 12:05 AM. Reason: added a please! |
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26-01-2007, 03:52 AM
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| Open pollinated varieties are ones that grow true to type from saved seed. If you grow several squash together you may get some cross over of characteristics but if you grow one on its own, generally the seed will come true. You can reselect the best fruit to collect seeds from and continuously doing this eventually gives you a strain that does well in your locality with the characteristics that you want.
__________________ Kindest regards, David. http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/ updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs |
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26-01-2007, 11:55 AM
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| Squash are terribly promiscuous though, so if you want to be sure of getting 'true' seed, you're better off hand pollinating. http://www.realseeds.co.uk/seedsavinginfo.html  Although you might discover an amazing new variety if you just let the bees do it for you.
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26-01-2007, 12:14 PM
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| Piglet, will I need to keep my different squash separate? |
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26-01-2007, 03:00 PM
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| At last! A picture of LJ? (can't see any of the Avatars at the mo!<) |
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26-01-2007, 03:27 PM
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| No Jennie not a picture of LJ although Nicos might have one soon!!
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29-01-2007, 08:38 PM
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| Thanks Piglet, my seeds arrived this morning. What pretty packets you all seem to put your seeds in. I almost don't want to open them! Alice has now sent me the link for making my own! |
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29-01-2007, 10:28 PM
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| Can we all have the link for making our own please Alice? Piglet are there any seeds left? Only just read this thread and would quite like to have a go.
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29-01-2007, 10:48 PM
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| Sure Vicki, you can have the link. It was originally posted by Alison (thank you Alison) but here it is again. Printable seed packets
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29-01-2007, 11:18 PM
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| Thanks Alice, ive added this to my favourites. Could have used this for the seed swap at Ryton on Saturday. Thank you Alison Too!
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30-01-2007, 12:06 AM
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| They are very impressive! The seed packets ........... and Piglets seeds ! |
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30-01-2007, 12:54 AM
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| You should have enough there Jennie, enjoy.
__________________ Kindest regards, David. http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/ updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs |
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30-01-2007, 11:52 AM
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| Thanks, indeed ! Seeds safely received and seed packet duly noted! Many, many thanks for the offer and splendid service. This is the first transaction I have made via the site but hopefully I shall be back, including some offers in due course. However, first I have the chore of reviewing my seed box and sorting out the wheat from the chaff - almost literally! I have an unopened packet of Forget-me-not seeds, marked at 6p for the purchase price! Those definitely won't be thrown out nor sown!! Best wishes. |
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30-01-2007, 12:05 PM
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| Hi Pigletwillie. Are these squash used like butternut? If so, do you have any seeds left? Just one or two would be fine - they do look lovely in the picture you posted. |
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30-01-2007, 08:59 PM
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| I dont know shirl, never grown them, pm me your address again and I will send some out.
__________________ Kindest regards, David. http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/ updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs |
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02-02-2007, 09:08 PM
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| Hi PW received my seeds today. Many thanks for the little gems. Will let you know how i get on.
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02-02-2007, 09:20 PM
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| Thanks PW - got my seeds today too. Now I just need to read up how to grow them! |
