We're definitely heading towards autumn - it's official by now! I'm not particularly happy about it, but there is a good side to it too: the new seed and plant catalogues we start to devoure voraciously until we make our next planting choices.
I do not grow vegetables myself -( I do grow lots of herbs) and yet I cannot but feel a sort of childish curiosity and wonder for this unusual fruits and vegetables! If I'd had a real garden and lots of space I would definitely try some of these garden weirds just for the fun of it.
Cucamelons or Mexican Sour Cucumbers
Lemon Cucumbers
Asian Winged Beans ( No idea how to cook with them, but there should be plenty of tips in the huge Internet sea)
Pretzel Beans
Parisian Round Carrots - probably pain carrots, but aren't they just cute?
Honey Queen Raspberry
Hungarian Black Peppers
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes
Watermelon Radishes
Now there is definitely no excuse for not eating up the vegetables!
You can find the seeds at the heirloom seed producers.
Check out this site if you are looking for heirloom seeds: http://empowured.com/seed-saver-sources-organic-gmo-free-non-hybrid-untreated/
I do not grow vegetables myself -( I do grow lots of herbs) and yet I cannot but feel a sort of childish curiosity and wonder for this unusual fruits and vegetables! If I'd had a real garden and lots of space I would definitely try some of these garden weirds just for the fun of it.
Cucamelons or Mexican Sour Cucumbers
Lemon Cucumbers
Pretzel Beans
Parisian Round Carrots - probably pain carrots, but aren't they just cute?
Hungarian Black Peppers
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes
Watermelon Radishes
Now there is definitely no excuse for not eating up the vegetables!
You can find the seeds at the heirloom seed producers.
Check out this site if you are looking for heirloom seeds: http://empowured.com/seed-saver-sources-organic-gmo-free-non-hybrid-untreated/
Ive grown the Lemon Cucumber. They are only good for pickling. I tried to consume one, just washed and sliced thin, the rind is terribly thick but it is extremely crisp, well flavored. Beautiful fruit, and would make excellent pickle. The others you share here I have not tried. Warning you of the miserable and unusual green and red splotched tomatoes- there are a few varieties, but any of them are so bland, mealy and tasteless it's not worth growing them. Stick with the red and/or purple tomatoes.
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