sprouts

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by stillearning, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. stillearning

    stillearning Apprentice Gardener

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    My sprouts this year are very advanced & we are eating them, some are bigger than normal. Do I strip off all the leaves? & will they last for weeks like this? [​IMG]
     
  2. high kype

    high kype Gardener

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    hi stillearning welcome to gc don't no about sprouts but this is a good form some one will no :D
     
  3. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    When I used to grow sprouts, (a few years ago now) I always went for the ones that cropped in Dec to Mar.
    I think you can get early ones now, but in those days it was always said that they needed a frost on them before they were ready.
    The seed shouldn't be sown too early, sow according to the dates on the packet, and the ground should be firm.
    I wouldn't strip off green leaves, yellow ones can go.
     
  4. intermiplants

    intermiplants Gardener

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    hi stillearning. dont know much about sprouts either .but i think they go better with chicken than beef

    welcome to G.C
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  5. Helofadigger

    Helofadigger Gardener

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    Hello Stillearning
    Sorry I'm clueless about sprouts although I do like nice little ones with a bit of salt on them :D

    I just wanted to say 'Hi' and welcome to the forum...I'm sure other people will help you out with your problem as it's a nice friendly place here.
    Helen.xxx.
     
  6. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

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    Hi stillearning and a warm welcome from me too.

    Try a good pinch of thyme when you cook your sprouts, makes them taste even better.
     
  7. accidentalgardener

    accidentalgardener Gardener

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    KG

    I like the sound of that, cheers :D
     
  8. walnut

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    Welcome to g c stillearning.
     
  9. Kathy3

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    hello stillearning welcome to gc
    hope you enjoy
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  10. tricia

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    [​IMG] Welcome stillearning I dont know much about sprouts just [​IMG] love eating them
     
  11. stillearning

    stillearning Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanx Tricia. gc seems a friendly site. [​IMG]
     
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