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I have a bunch of F1s from when I struggled to find seeds in stock last spring, but I'm trying to phase them out. I don't buy from the big companies any more, as I have enough in my collection to be able to exercise patience. Well, some patience, anyway! 
I love the idea of growing heritage varieties and saving seed, but I don't have anywhere near enough space to save brassica seed (Real Seeds suggest a minimum of 20 plants, which would require a quarter of my entire growing space!) plus I'd be worried about contamination from oilseed rape which the farmer across the road grows in the field nearest us on rotation.
Also, it was really helpful to be able to grow a compact squash in a container last summer - that was Amoro F1, the squash I posted in the recipe thread. Looked really good too, with huge yellow flowers and pretty orange fruit - it could easily have doubled as an ornamental! I still have a few seeds left (4, to be exact), but in 2022 I think I'll try something OP just for a change.
I love the idea of growing heritage varieties and saving seed, but I don't have anywhere near enough space to save brassica seed (Real Seeds suggest a minimum of 20 plants, which would require a quarter of my entire growing space!) plus I'd be worried about contamination from oilseed rape which the farmer across the road grows in the field nearest us on rotation.
Also, it was really helpful to be able to grow a compact squash in a container last summer - that was Amoro F1, the squash I posted in the recipe thread. Looked really good too, with huge yellow flowers and pretty orange fruit - it could easily have doubled as an ornamental! I still have a few seeds left (4, to be exact), but in 2022 I think I'll try something OP just for a change.
How much veg and wildlife can I pack into a 6m x 8m garden in suburban Cambridge? Let’s find out! 
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