TAJ Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Have a look at these we grew on the allotment - I think they were worthy of a Christmas photo. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/P1000470.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/TAJchicks/P1000469.jpg It may be next year's Christmas cards. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 They are beautiful, almost a shame to eat them but I bet they taste lovely. Saw a card in a very posh shop of a close up of sprouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Wow I love them Do they keep the colour when you cook them? I love green sprouts but these are beautiful Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Wow I love them Do they keep the colour when you cook them? I love green sprouts but these are beautiful Chrissie They actually go more purple!! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelochick Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 They look fab, do they taste any different than the usual green variety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 What are they called...yeah I know sprouts but which variety. Might even be able to get my toddler to eat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 They look wonderful. I love sprouts anyway but would really like to serve some up that looked as good as these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 OMG I love the look of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 What are they called...yeah I know sprouts but which variety. Might even be able to get my toddler to eat them I will see if I can find the seed packet. They taste like red cabbage really, not as strong as green sprouts. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Nothing more to add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 We sell those - they look fantastic & are always a great talking point with the customers. We do giant ones too,which are about the size of an orange,& very leafy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I will see if I can find the seed packet. Yes, please . I'd love to have a go at growing them, they look fabulous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 They're but look v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 They're but look v I agree. But would make a lovely card front for next years cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I found some of these seeds at the garden centre today (or at least very similar if not the same) - Thompson and Morgan seed range 'Falstaff' Mr Fothergills has the larger looser version that Cinnamon refers to in their catalogue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 as well as Falstaff there's Rubine and Red Bull I've grown Falstaff and Red Bull with little success in the past the dislike light sand type soil more than green sprouts the looser type is Brukale Petit Posy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 They are sooo cool!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 They are really beautiful, we have poor results with sprouts on our light sandy soil, they start off well, but are very prone to grey aphids if they get dry later in the summer. I think that sprouts are just about my favourite vegetable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
