So my darlings what NEW seeds are you trying this year?!

We aren't trying any new seeds this year (boo hoo - Andrew is in charge you see) But I was hoping to life vicariously through some other people's adventures with the weird and wonderful. So if you are trying something exotic or even just new to you, please, do share :)

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Permalink Reply by elaine rickett on March 29, 2011 at 16:47

I am trying some Patty Pan Pumpkins. They are bright yellow, with frilly edges and look a little like space ships, but about 3 inches across.

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Permalink Reply by Flighty on March 29, 2011 at 17:04

Every year I attempt to grow cucumbers outside without success!

This year I'm trying Cucumber Crystal Lemon

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Permalink Reply by Rob Duffin on March 29, 2011 at 18:53

I'm also trying these Elaine, along with some Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes and Gherkins (Bimbostar) - and who wouldn't want to try something with that name ;>)

Not sure if it counts, but I'm also growing about 8 different Dahlias and 3 different varieties of Gladioli!

elaine rickett said:

I am trying some Patty Pan Pumpkins. They are bright yellow, with frilly edges and look a little like space ships, but about 3 inches across.

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Permalink Reply by Pen Turnbull on March 29, 2011 at 19:28

I'm going to give Mango Ginger a go (part of Garden Organic's seed trials). I've also got some Lemongrass seedlings on the windowsill. Maybe a little too exotic for a polytunnel in Scotland, but here's hoping (it was over 80 degrees in there today).

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on March 29, 2011 at 19:50

Golden beetroot and Bambino carrots and some competition length runner beans. Fingers crossed!

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Permalink Reply by Jane Gibb on March 29, 2011 at 21:05

This will the first year that I am growing broad beans, after discovering last summer that I actually liked them.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Rideout on March 29, 2011 at 21:32

Lots of different types of dwarf french beans and heritage climbing beans, unusual squashes from the seed swop, purple carrots and caraway.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Rideout on March 29, 2011 at 21:34

The smaller Ridge cue's do well outside, you can train them up a hazel tepee, they are a bit spiky on the outside but delicious.

Flighty said:

Every year I attempt to grow cucumbers outside without success!

This year I'm trying Cucumber Crystal Lemon

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Permalink Reply by UrbanSusie on March 29, 2011 at 21:50

Salsola, Hamburg Parsley and Raab for me. And striped mini aubergines (Calliope). Ever the optimist.

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Permalink Reply by Colin Robinson on March 29, 2011 at 22:23

I grew crystal lemon last year in the greenhouse. They gave a very good crop but a bit of a novelty so I'm sticking with 'traditional' long green ones this year.

Flighty said:

Every year I attempt to grow cucumbers outside without success!

This year I'm trying Cucumber Crystal Lemon

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Permalink Reply by Crazii_C on March 30, 2011 at 0:18

as its my 2nd real year growing, ive got lots of new seeds to try! im trying borlotti beans, fennel, christmas basil, gherkin, parsnip. my new types of tomato i'll be growing this year are yellow stuffer, pineapple, country taste and black cherry. im also trying lemongrass as a bit of an experiment!