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Hi Folks
Anyone growing/grown Caucasian Spinach?
Supposedly perennial and a bit of a climber, thanks?
Regards..........Danny
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I thought I had some of those seeds Danny, but according to the search in my mailbox, apparently not. I'm going to see if I can get hold of some seeds. I love the idea of perennial veg.
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I haven't grown it but I've just "bought" some seeds of Hablitzia tamnoides.
Looks like I'd better sow it as it likes the cold! https://www.incrediblevegetables.co.uk/h...w-to-grow/
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Sowed the Hablitzia/Caucasian spinach on 21/1 and left the pot outside in the weather!
They've germinated - exactly one month.
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(21-02-2022, 10:04 PM)Veggie Wrote: Sowed the Hablitzia/Caucasian spinach on 21/1 and left the pot outside in the weather!
They've germinated - exactly one month. Well done I'd better check mine!
Will you leave them out Veggie?
Regards..........Danny
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They're staying out until they grow enough to pot up..............and they'll stay out then too.
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23-02-2022, 12:22 PM
(This post was last modified: 23-02-2022, 12:22 PM by Scarlet.)
I think elephant garlic can be classed as perennial. I can't grow garlic/onions due to onion rot but I have a patch of elephant garlic. I harvest every year and it always comes back. All those little ones get left behind and carry on growing.
I have disturbed in now - in favour of my new flower beds, but it's probably been there for 8 years at least.
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Your Elephant garlic is a perennial here too, Scarlet. I have clusters of it in 3 places now.
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(23-02-2022, 03:22 PM)Veggie Wrote: Your Elephant garlic is a perennial here too, Scarlet. I have clusters of it in 3 places now. I love the flower heads - as good as any ornamental
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The perennial leeks as the same - great flower heads and leaves always available to eat.
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