There were some perfect deep red globes of Marabelle sown 3 February, sprouted 24 February - also there were some white-tipped Mirabeau ready which were sown on 10 March sprouting on the 29 March. So the first lot were 11 weeks to harvest, & the second only 6 weeks.
We had a proper scientific ‘taste test’ after giving them all a quick wash, & although Paul declared himself not keen on radish & E found them too hot, S broke out into a grin (‘you’ve not had to pay for that – cool!’ when shown the radishes) & Jane & I tucked in with gusto. We had a unanimous verdict that the Marabelle ‘blows your gob off’, with the Mirabeau a much milder flavour.
We all did a little dance at this historic moment – our first proper home grown produce! However, in my excitement, I forgot to take a photo of us as ‘proud parents’ – possibly just as well – radish aren’t the most impressive of veg to have a photo with – bit like the whole of the England cricket team last year crowded round & proudly holding aloft the titchy Ashes trophy.
The PARSNIP (white gem) have put on a real spurt with their ‘proper’ leaves growing – it’s nice not mistake them as weeds anymore – & the POTATOES (rocket) are living up to their name.At home, the SWEETCORN (conquerer f1) & the BARLOTTI BEANS have all started to come up – an impressive full house of 14 out of 14 for the sweetcorn.
The weeds keep a growin’ too, so we must keep on top of the hoeing, & there’ll be some serious watering to be done if this most beautiful weather continues! Fabulous!
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