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Post by artisans on Jul 17, 2013 0:02:19 GMT 2
Sometime around March, we were watching a UK TV programme featuring Raymond Blanc who was raving about a flavoursome winter squash called 'Muscat de Provence.' It seems it is one of the very best French heirloom squashes, but it is not often seen these days. We managed to find some seeds, sowed them early in May, and we were present this morning to witness the pollination of the first of these squashes to be grown in our garden in Roda. How big will it grow? Will it be as tasty as Raymond Blanc tells us? We'll post more pics as it develops ...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 11:00:59 GMT 2
MUSCAT DE PROVENCEStand by for some big fruits Steve, they can grow up to 20lbs. Wonderful to eat though.
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Post by mrsdepp67 on Jul 17, 2013 11:10:34 GMT 2
How exciting. As a cook there's nothing more rewarding than waiting for the fruits of your labour. Enjoy!
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Post by artisans on Jul 31, 2014 22:09:48 GMT 2
Well it finally fell off - the recent rains have made most things in the garden swell and they say that more than a handful is a waste, but this one is so big we can't even weigh it. I blame Raymond, of course, but I would have liked to have seen just how big it became left to its own devices. There have been lots of different pests in the garden this year, but occasional rain has made many things show off.
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Post by Gil on Jul 31, 2014 23:28:29 GMT 2
Wow Steve where was that hiding when we visited your garden you kept that one quiet and trust you to have Jan holding it.
Gil
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Post by artisans on Aug 1, 2014 9:38:24 GMT 2
Hope you like squashes, Gil, as this year they are all shaping up! This latest tromboncino is 1100 mm long x 70 mm dia stem, and 110 mm dia. at the bulb. We don't have scales big enough to weigh it.
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Post by Gil on Aug 1, 2014 10:20:50 GMT 2
I have a suggestion Steve when you come back for your new camper ask them to cut the sides off so that you can stack it all in the van and go around selling it and even if it doesn't sell you could charge for people to look at it all. Where are you storing it all it's amazing how much it has all grown since we saw it a few weeks ago Gil
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Post by artisans on Aug 1, 2014 12:43:56 GMT 2
They are all currently stored in your little villa, Gil - no idea what to do when you get here!
Steve
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Post by Gil on Aug 1, 2014 15:29:41 GMT 2
No problem Steve but there is a nominal storage charge. Can you make a start on the veg patch to the side please not fussed what you put in there as long as it's edible and the way things are growing they should be ready for the end of August when we arrive Gil
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