what is the most unusual thing that you have grown

[WilliamD]

Sugar substitute Stevia was my unusual one last year.

[Gillykat]

Seeing as 2015 was my first ever attempt at growing veggies anything is classed as exotic to me

This year I'm looking forward to having a bash at Cucamelons, Patty Pan Squash, Butternut Squash and Melons I have already put in an order for a scorcher of a summer

[Small pumpkin]

Sugar substitute Stevia was my unusual one last year.

How did that go for you?
It's one I would like to try

[Jungle Jane]

Hello, l'm new to This green fingers lark😃 Any tips to grow a lychee tree from the fruit pips? If thats what you call them...cheers!

There's an old thread here with some tips.
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ychee_287.html

[Bigmallly]

I've not grown them yet but Monkey Nuts are a first for me.

[Aberdeenplotter]

Growing old for me is unusual. I've never been old before

[WilliamD]

How did that go for you?
It's one I would like to try

Not bad SP. It's easy to grow but turning the leaves into a usable product took a bit of trial and error. Steeping fresh leaves in a cup of tea wasn't effective enough. Making a powder you can use in baking - I did that but haven't used it yet. The most effective thing was soaking leaves in water for a few days then using that water as a sweetener: pour a splash into a cup of tea, etc. Pics here.

[Small pumpkin]

Not bad SP. It's easy to grow but turning the leaves into a usable product took a bit of trial and error. Steeping fresh leaves in a cup of tea wasn't effective enough. Making a powder you can use in baking - I did that but haven't used it yet. The most effective thing was soaking leaves in water for a few days then using that water as a sweetener: pour a splash into a cup of tea, etc. Pics here.

Thank you. That's really helpful. I wasn't sure how you went from leaves to healthy sugar rush.

[veggiechicken]

I've grown Stevia but found the leaves were too overwhelmingly sweet - perhaps because I don't take sugar in coffee or drink sugary drinks. Just touching my tongue to a leaf was too much!
If you find an easy way to use it, William, let us know.

[Nicos]

About 15 years ago I brought back a loquat seed from Israel.

I grew it on the kitchen windowsill for about 6 years and then finally managed to accidentally kill it off. ( as with most indoor plants!)
Needless to say it never flowered or fruited!

[vixylix]

last year (as my first year) I stuck with more traditional varieties - this year I've gone a 'bit' more exotic - cucamelons and lemon apple cucumber, purple carrots etc. I'm desperate to try spaghetti squash and turks turban but I don't currently have space