23-12-2009, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PPHammer
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The tinda, also called Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian Baby Pumpkin is what I turned up on google. Karela is also know as the bitter gourd or bitter melon (and it is very bitter) it is supposed to be good for diabetics - I think I read somewhere it controls blood sugar
, Momordica charantia? The bitterness is due to quinine. I've had bitter melon soup, and it's definitely an acquired taste!
05-01-2010, 03:05 PM
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Kerala??-now that is pushing your luck-and in Yorkshire without a semi tropical greenhouse-forget it.And Okra is hard as well--lovely flowers but you will do well to get more than a couple of fruit.
Face it--some things are best bought from shops--stick to what grows best in our climate
05-01-2010, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Old git
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I really really wanted to grow butternut squash too.It`s over rated--look for `Potimarron`-nice squash with a firm flesh that roasts well and a real hint of chestnuts in the flavour
05-01-2010, 07:17 PM
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Re: Unusual veg?
Originally Posted by Old git
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Kerala??-now that is pushing your luck-and in Yorkshire without a semi tropical greenhouse-forget it.And Okra is hard as well--lovely flowers but you will do well to get more than a couple of fruit.
Face it--some things are best bought from shops--stick to what grows best in our climate
But if I fail, I will buy them
06-01-2010, 05:21 PM
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lol - that's a bit negative. I am hoping for a hot summerI had better put my gardening hat on rather than my `old git` one!!
I have grown Okra (in a greenhouse ) in Yorkshire-I had allotments(six at one time) in Leeds from 1977-1993 but they are prone to keeling over when only a few inches tall. The flowers are stunning-one to try for fun more than a decent crop though.
I`m still trying to get `yard long beans` to grow well--I`ve seen them growing not far from here so I know it can be done,but I have failed for two years running
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