Re: [gardeners] Whine, Whine, Whine
George Shirley (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:46:15
At 01:16 PM 6/25/98 +0000, you wrote:
>Margaret wrote:
>
>> Where did you get your exotic okra seeds Miz Catharine?
>
>Southern Seed Exhcange in EArlysville, Va. They were new with them this
>year. Brought in by a seed saver from Burma. The variety has become a
>favorite with chefs in Tennessee evidently. I'm gonna save seed for
>certain. Will send you some.
>
>> I'm trying the
>> Kidma cucumber this year, along with Shepherd's Tamra and a variety that
>> one of the Research & Extension center employees brought back from Egypt.
>
>Let me know how Tamra compares. I almost got some this year, but decided
>to "do" Kidma for another season. I was so very impressed with them last
>year. Both are middle eastern varieties and the Kidma really does do some
>thirst quenching. No bitterness. Very thin and smooth skin. It's driving
>me a little nuts that I can't eat mine right now....they are beginning to
>roll in. My neighbors get the goodies for now. Ditto the first Green Grape
>tomatoes. They are gorgeous this year.
>
>> P.S. Best not to tweak Alligator Shirley. Have you heard about the size
>> of his knife?
>
>Ya, but I got me a Bowie <bg>
>
>Catharine
David or Jim? 'Sides I quit carrying knives about the time they invented 911.
George