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  • #1

    Self-sown chard

    I think the seed was viable then!

    This is a small section of an area measuring about 3m x 3m - and it's covered in these little yellow and red chard seedlings
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    Last edited by Two_Sheds; 22-01-2010, 08:44 AM.
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    I'd eat a load of those as baby leaves, very tasty

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    • #3
      It's one of the first things I ever grew - as an ornamental. Took me 2 years to find out that it is edible (and if you like spinach, it's delicious.)
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      • #4
        I left one plant in the old allotment last year until late May. In Autumn I scooped up the little plants and planted them in a a row in the new plot. They are looking seriously good - and all free! My favourite price.
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        • #5
          Here is a pic of my freebies last year!
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          Gosh darn it I can't get the picture to feature in my post.
          Last edited by zazen999; 22-01-2010, 12:30 PM.
          Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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          • #6
            Still the link works. It looks really impressive.
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            • #7
              I like the red ones the best - but it seems that I am getting orange stemmed seedlings coming through this year - never mind, time to start a few more seeds I think!
              Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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              • #8
                I've got some ruby chard seeds on order. Never tried them before. I'm guessing they self seed pretty easily then.
                S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
                a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber

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                • #9
                  They do, but seed in the second year. Leave them to the end of the second year to dry out nicely(the seeds). Just harvest the seeds before they start falling off or you'll have hundred's of small plants sprouting before winter sets in
                  Last edited by RedThorn; 22-01-2010, 01:47 PM.
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                  • #10
                    FREE FOOD ! Now that is a bonus !
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