tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5456386355073923328..comments2024-03-29T13:47:52.160+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Cavolo Nero (Again).Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1543450757196668702014-07-11T04:27:38.190+01:002014-07-11T04:27:38.190+01:00He's a lot better, thank you. His pills are do...He's a lot better, thank you. His pills are doing the job.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7223138028822685142014-07-11T01:36:08.006+01:002014-07-11T01:36:08.006+01:00I only discovered this veg a few years ago, now I ...I only discovered this veg a few years ago, now I grow it every year. Love it. And it's so easy to grow.<br /><br />How is Monty doing?Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26686319372469101382014-07-10T22:51:26.693+01:002014-07-10T22:51:26.693+01:00I grow it every year here in Derbyshire. It is so ...I grow it every year here in Derbyshire. It is so easy to grow and just gives and gives. Brilliant crop!Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65668535166525809462014-07-10T18:49:48.226+01:002014-07-10T18:49:48.226+01:00I have had it shredded and mixed in to pasta in It...I have had it shredded and mixed in to pasta in Italy. it was deliciousSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44580230444836391792014-07-10T16:51:32.452+01:002014-07-10T16:51:32.452+01:00I have to admit I completely forgot to plant any l...I have to admit I completely forgot to plant any leaf crops this year but it is on my list for next year. This year I went a bit crazy planting potatoes and I have a huge crop of turnips.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48662360750851212922014-07-10T10:26:13.772+01:002014-07-10T10:26:13.772+01:00None this year? Why not?None this year? Why not?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77964568112647704112014-07-10T10:25:07.837+01:002014-07-10T10:25:07.837+01:00You can just see a bit of my Curly Kale in the top...You can just see a bit of my Curly Kale in the top pic. Try growing a few next year; you might be surprised.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17574219546106256012014-07-10T10:22:56.735+01:002014-07-10T10:22:56.735+01:00I grew some last year..... It was hugeI grew some last year..... It was hugeJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33122312323006948062014-07-10T10:16:44.064+01:002014-07-10T10:16:44.064+01:00We eat curly kale and we also grow ruby chard. Th...We eat curly kale and we also grow ruby chard. This sounds fairly similar, with perhaps a dash of spinach thrown in. I suspect it wouldn't do very well this far North.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1138291603652846822014-07-10T08:32:12.744+01:002014-07-10T08:32:12.744+01:00I'm sure it would, although I've only ever...I'm sure it would, although I've only ever grown it here. See Elaine above!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16560417095429184642014-07-10T08:31:11.042+01:002014-07-10T08:31:11.042+01:00It looks very like a primula that is languishing a...It looks very like a primula that is languishing at the bottom of my garden! I do love " greens" though have never had Cavolo Nero. Would it grow in SE England? I might try it next year if so.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87285631713330490442014-07-10T07:39:30.067+01:002014-07-10T07:39:30.067+01:00Mine first lot got nobbled as seedlings so I have ...Mine first lot got nobbled as seedlings so I have just re-sown hopefully they will make it to a decent size before winter.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55905399178218820862014-07-10T05:47:37.199+01:002014-07-10T05:47:37.199+01:00Chard is more of a 'spinach', Cavolo Nero ...Chard is more of a 'spinach', Cavolo Nero is more cabbage like. I grow both, but would be hard pressed to choose between them.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79139942926880041832014-07-10T05:41:59.265+01:002014-07-10T05:41:59.265+01:00I love swiss chard - is it better than that?
I love swiss chard - is it better than that?<br />Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.com