[cg] Trying any new varieties this year?

2004-05-04 Thread Sharon Gordon
I was wondering what new plants or growing techniques people are trying this year. After reading enthusiastic accounts of purple sprouting broccoli from community gardeners in the UK, I am trying some of that. And I am trying some very sweet Vietnamese onions. The onions were given by a young w

Re: [cg] Trying any new varieties this year?

2004-05-05 Thread Libby J. Goldstein
Despite the popularity of baby spinach in the market, I've really loved my fall-planted 'Whale' spinach. The leaves are huge and tender. I've started some new-to-me tomato varieties, but obviously can't rate them yet: 'Giant Belgium', 'Watermelon Beefsteak' and 'Black Cherry'. I do so love 'Bl