tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post8885313033197911795..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: The One And OnlyJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45686005734678206722012-10-18T07:52:37.059+01:002012-10-18T07:52:37.059+01:00Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. That...Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. That would certainly explain things given the wet summer we've had.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-8741126691580312052012-10-18T07:48:36.692+01:002012-10-18T07:48:36.692+01:00Hi too had the same problem- they looked so promis...Hi too had the same problem- they looked so promising and then suddenly dropped off the plant. I read somewhere that it was to do with overwatering!!! AprilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-30559315090276053052012-10-17T10:51:33.827+01:002012-10-17T10:51:33.827+01:00It looks as though they'd have done ok if only...It looks as though they'd have done ok if only they'd started producing earlier, or if the season lasted a little longer as they're trying to get going now but it's obviously too late. I'll try again next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-71876609777635632932012-10-17T10:46:47.894+01:002012-10-17T10:46:47.894+01:00I'm the same I've had one patty pan squash...I'm the same I've had one patty pan squash, I did also manage one trombocino squash (a very rude looking thing) but other than that I think its just been a poor year for squash especially up north! Last year I had a bumper crop.Annie_Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140041665657746319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5055892173065325442012-10-17T10:12:08.373+01:002012-10-17T10:12:08.373+01:00Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. The ...Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. The weather's had a lot to answer for this year. Glad you've managed a decent year with your squash, I shall give them another go next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-85055813533182794102012-10-17T10:10:40.848+01:002012-10-17T10:10:40.848+01:00I'm definitely going to give them another go n...I'm definitely going to give them another go next year, and like you, I shall sow more too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-34035311597027754822012-10-17T10:09:41.084+01:002012-10-17T10:09:41.084+01:00Looking at all the immature squash on the plant no...Looking at all the immature squash on the plant now, I would think they could be every bit as prolific as courgettes given the right conditions. I'm definitely going to give them another go next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-66903695270390411612012-10-17T09:36:33.063+01:002012-10-17T09:36:33.063+01:00This year has been a bit poor on my plot largely d...This year has been a bit poor on my plot largely due to the weather although my squash's didn't do to bad Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982887595867896851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-19730238669575417342012-10-16T21:49:11.619+01:002012-10-16T21:49:11.619+01:00I think I managed to harvest two little patty pan ...I think I managed to harvest two little patty pan squash this year. They tasted great. I will definitely try again next year. I think I will sow more and possibly keep them protected longer before planting in the ground.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-77695633205506218662012-10-16T14:52:36.130+01:002012-10-16T14:52:36.130+01:00I grew those patty pans too but I've been quit...I grew those patty pans too but I've been quite disappointed with them. They're aren't as prolific as courgettes and I haven't liked their flavour. I'm sticking to courgettes for next year.wellywomanhttp://www.wellywoman.wordpess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54114999930738046292012-10-16T08:52:22.311+01:002012-10-16T08:52:22.311+01:00I didn't think I was going to get any this yea...I didn't think I was going to get any this year, so I'm pleased with this. The rest of my squash haven't made it to maturity, and like your courgettes, mine were late too. I think with our weather, the belt and braces approach is sensible.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54962580538653627432012-10-16T08:42:57.804+01:002012-10-16T08:42:57.804+01:00It looks lovely Jo and one is better than none! I ...It looks lovely Jo and one is better than none! I hope you find a yummy recipe to try it out in :) <br /><br />My own squash and pumpkins and gherkins were utter failures and the courgettes didn't even begin producing until September. I wonder if there's a curbis variety(s) out there that do well in wet and cold summers? Maybe it might be a good idea to sow some of those with the warmth loving varieties for just in case... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-36121611755567410052012-10-15T12:15:41.717+01:002012-10-15T12:15:41.717+01:00I hope so. We're having it tonight so I'll...I hope so. We're having it tonight so I'll let you know the verdict. It looks like patty pan's could be a good squash to grow in usual summers so I hope we like it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-22574582038883516212012-10-15T07:54:23.251+01:002012-10-15T07:54:23.251+01:00I am going to grow some patty pans next year. They...I am going to grow some patty pans next year. They will be of a white variety which I saved some seeds from as someone on the allotment gave me one. I think we have all had many failures this year due to the weather...a lot of what we are sued to having in abundance. I am looking on the bright side and saying repeatedly to myself..'Two years in a row can't go like this!!'<br /><br />At least you have one squash to eat though Jo...and it will be the best squash you EVER tasted!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61642433851744299502012-10-14T20:03:45.939+01:002012-10-14T20:03:45.939+01:00I'm happy I've managed one. At least it gi...I'm happy I've managed one. At least it gives me a chance to try it so that I can make a decision whether or not to grow it again next year. I do hope we all like it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73049992973825634672012-10-14T20:01:20.567+01:002012-10-14T20:01:20.567+01:00I don't think it's big enough to share, bu...I don't think it's big enough to share, but I suspect we'll all have a little piece to try. I need the kids to start eating a wider variety of veg so it would be good if they like it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49660783937474451692012-10-14T19:59:09.661+01:002012-10-14T19:59:09.661+01:00I would have said not this type of squash, but loo...I would have said not this type of squash, but looking at the plant now, I think they could be prolific given the right conditions. There's loads of tiny fruit on the plant at the moment. I just hope I like the taste when I try it and then it will be a definite to try again next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20240103547944316012012-10-14T19:56:29.848+01:002012-10-14T19:56:29.848+01:00I think there was a slight frost this morning. The...I think there was a slight frost this morning. The bean plants look as though they've been caught.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25333396997497092242012-10-14T19:55:17.570+01:002012-10-14T19:55:17.570+01:00I've had lots drop off the plant too, plus the...I've had lots drop off the plant too, plus there's loads there now which aren't going to make it to maturity.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25045985045145376922012-10-14T19:54:05.784+01:002012-10-14T19:54:05.784+01:00I'll be trying everything which didn't suc...I'll be trying everything which didn't succeed this year again too. It was such an awful year that I suspect most things will do well if we try again with them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-35924633388433603312012-10-14T19:52:48.736+01:002012-10-14T19:52:48.736+01:00Well, one is better than none! Hope you enjoy eati...Well, one is better than none! Hope you enjoy eating it after all that wait!Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104140914581346288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-1861133849494657692012-10-14T19:52:40.807+01:002012-10-14T19:52:40.807+01:00I didn't think we were going to get one either...I didn't think we were going to get one either. I'm looking forward to tasting it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16480375830838957212012-10-14T19:28:09.110+01:002012-10-14T19:28:09.110+01:00Oh I look forward to hearing your verdict on when ...Oh I look forward to hearing your verdict on when it comes to the taste test Jo. Are you going to share it with the family or claim it as your own? :) I have grown 'Sunburst'in the past but not for a while. What a good use for your left over compostAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-28615576335651202402012-10-14T19:14:14.722+01:002012-10-14T19:14:14.722+01:00My experience this year has been very much the sam...My experience this year has been very much the same - my solitary Patty Pan is still on the plant, and still tiny. Will you grow them again next year?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75977926405902445432012-10-14T19:14:04.883+01:002012-10-14T19:14:04.883+01:00Probably harvested in the nick of time. Although t...Probably harvested in the nick of time. Although the thermometer says we haven't had a frost yet our courgette plants on the plot look like they disagree.Martynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245774393957298668noreply@blogger.com