Could someone cast an eye over my seed list

[Nicola.P]

Been plotting which seeds I am going to buy but as a new grower wondered if someone could cast an eye over the ones I am looking to buy before I splash out in case I have choosen some dodgy varieties or if anyone can recommend any replacements that I may be better off with.

French Bean - Purple Teepee
Beetroot - Globeetroit 6:Rubidus
Cabbage (winter) Savoy January King
Cabbage (Spring, Summer, Autumn) Pyramid F1 Hybrid (sounds like a racing car?)
Carrot (short crop) Nantes Frubund
Carrot (main) Resistafly F1 Hybrid
Carrot (fast crop) Nantes Frubund again
Leek - Autumn Giant 2 Argenta
Lettuce - Lollo Rossa (only lettuce I actually like)
Parsnip - White Gem
Swede - Brora
Turnip - Snowball
Potatoe (early) Rocket
Potatoe (2nd early) Anya
Potatoe (main crop) Cara.

Thanks

[Alice]

They all look good to me Nicola. Good luck.

[lynda66]

i grew the snowball turnip, but found it a bit bitter ...... milan purple top were nice though........ haven't tried any of the others, as my nantes carrots aren't ready yet.

[sewer rat]

Been plotting which seeds I am going to buy but as a new grower wondered if someone could cast an eye over the ones I am looking to buy before I splash out in case I have choosen some dodgy varieties or if anyone can recommend any replacements that I may be better off with.

French Bean - Purple Teepee
Beetroot - Globeetroit 6:Rubidus
Cabbage (winter) Savoy January King
Cabbage (Spring, Summer, Autumn) Pyramid F1 Hybrid (sounds like a racing car?)
Carrot (short crop) Nantes Frubund
Carrot (main) Resistafly F1 Hybrid
Carrot (fast crop) Nantes Frubund again
Leek - Autumn Giant 2 Argenta
Lettuce - Lollo Rossa (only lettuce I actually like)
Parsnip - White Gem
Swede - Brora
Turnip - Snowball
Potatoe (early) Rocket
Potatoe (2nd early) Anya
Potatoe (main crop) Cara.

Thanks

I would also choose to have Purple Top Milan turnips over Snowball. In addition, my choice would be for a monogerm beetroot such as Solo, but mostly cos I hate thinning them.

[Two_Sheds]

for beetroot, I would highly recommend Cylindra ... mine grew faster, bigger and straighter than Boltardy (the old classic). Didn't bolt either.

[Nicola.P]

Thanks, I will have a look for the prurple top turnips and cylindra betroot. having never grown any veg before I only had the descriptions to go by. Thanks

[perkin]

Nicola, I have a spare packet of Purple Top Milan turnip seeds if you'd like them. PM me with address and I'll send them on.

[Nicola.P]

Are you sure? I would be happy to send some money to cover the cost of them and postage.

[perkin]

Positive - I got the packet free in a gardening mag and I don't like turnips. It's only a first class stamp to post them on and as I'm finding on this forum, what goes around comes around.

[Nicola.P]

Thank you so much, I have sent you a pm.

[Nicos]

I've grown Rocket spuds for the past couple of years- but they're not esp tasty.
I'll not be growing them next year- not decided what variety I'll go for as yet.
I always grow Charlotte- small salad spuds at the beginning of the season and if the blight is a bit later in the year, they can stay in the ground until big enough to make chips. Nice waxy spud.

[Flummery]

I'd go for charlotte too. Rocket are fast but not worth the eating really. The point of growing your own is that they taste good! I also love Arran Pilot.

[Nicola.P]

Will look for another early variety then.
Been and bought my seeds, they didn't have any pyramid cabbage.
I got Chioggia Pink beetroot, it came free when I bought 2 packets of any seeds so I actually have 3 packets of the beetroot (it was that or corn salad)

[tootles]

Been and bought my seeds

Bet you buy loads and loads more before the growing season even starts!!!

[Nicola.P]

I am starting off with just 3 beds and have planned what space I will allow each veg and there is no more room for anymore veg. I have put myself on 2 allotment waiting lists but they are years long so no more seeds for me this year (unless I decide to build 6 beds before March arrives)