Walking with Cabbages.... Challenge..!!

0):gnthb: :D Oh yes you guys... I think you need to know you are dealing with serious gardeners here... We manage very well thank you....... :wink: I take it you work Andrewh, so maybe we have a few hrs advantage on you.... :wink: No mate... This is a GC challenge Andrewh....!!
:wink::gnthb: We are all on equal when it comes to growing challenges & comps,I hope................................................................................................!! :wink:

 

:wink: Only the walking stick cabbages in this challenge Chopper, :wink: but if you want to put up a photographic challenge or just a gallery for other walking sticks, please do, you ust have to let me know, :gnthb: as we are always interested in other members hobbies mate... I think our growing & then finished walking stick challenge will be enough for one year though don't you....?? This is what we are looking for..... :D
So glad you are joining in too Chopper the more the merrier mate... :D :gnthb:

 

So now we have:

Ziggy searchfield
JWK
theruralgardener
SussexGardener
Pete
Alice
andrewh
Marley Farley
Penny in Ontario
Chopper



Come on Kristen - give it a go!

 

:gnthb: Yes come on Kristen.... :wink: We all know you like a challenge.... :gnthb::D

 

Searching the net I’ve found Walking Stick Cabbage is also known as the Jersey Cabbage, Dinosaur Kale & Palm Kale.

There seems to be only 2 UK suppliers:

http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/pages/vegb.htm (need to scroll down and look for Palm Tree Kale)
£1.20 for a packet of 50 seeds

http://www.thompson-morgan.com/vege...leaf-vegetable-seeds/kale-walking-stick/779TM
£2.19 for a packet of 45 seeds

Plus this chap in Jersey who has some interesting photos of the walking sticks on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/pa/pwj/walkingstick.html
£3 for 50 seeds includes growing instructions


My preference is to buy from Nicky’s Nursery, I’ve used them before.

I’m thinking each competitor should have 10 seeds each, enough to sow a batch then select the best seedling (or two).

I’ll hang on for a week or two then order 2 or 3 packets depending on numbers entering the competition.

Lets aim to get the seed to everyone before the Christmas post rush.

When I’ve got the seed, entrants must PM me (*** see Edit below ***) to arrange sending a Stamped Addressed Envelope.

For Penny or any other overseas entrants just PM your address and I’ll send you the seed otherwise it might be a bit expensive to send an SAE from abroad.

Does this all sound sensible?


*** Edit: I'll PM all entrants with my address so you can send me a SAE ***

 

Got your PM's Penny and Ziggy :gnthb:

Good job you thought about that customs declaration Ziggy.