Malter White Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Harvested some silverbeet this morning. What a brilliant crop to be able to grow. It's fast growing, rejuvenates so you get numerous harvests and best of all - I love eating it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Sure as hell looks like garlic too me, not only great in lots of dishes it keeps the vampires away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, CLASSIC said: Sure as hell looks like garlic too me, not only great in lots of dishes it keeps the vampires away. It's obviously working. I haven't seen a vampire around these parts ever since I planted them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, MUZZY said: It's obviously working. I haven't seen a vampire around these parts ever since I planted them. Well mate that is a good sign !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 2 hours ago, MUZZY said: Harvested some silverbeet this morning. What a brilliant crop to be able to grow. It's fast growing, rejuvenates so you get numerous harvests and best of all - I love eating it. Conversely, I won't be planting baby beets again. The amount of space they take up in the patch can't be justified for the yield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 hour ago, MUZZY said: Conversely, I won't be planting baby beets again. The amount of space they take up in the patch can't be justified for the yield. @MUZZY I agree about the Silver Beet it's a great vegetable, easy to grow & yields well, Baby Beet is another story, all those stalks & leaves just for a few beets. I bought a 850gram tin yesterday for a $1.00. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 11:31 AM, MUZZY said: I won't be planting baby beets again. you can use the leaves as well tho Muzz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 8:59 AM, MUZZY said: Could this possibly be my first garlic shoot? Could this be -- Big Time Muzzler.... that is your first - and blaaaaardy beautiful looking festive Garlic Shoot mate - luvyerwork!!! Go you good Garlic Growing Thing!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Graubart said: Could this be -- Big Time Muzzler.... that is your first - and blaaaaardy beautiful looking festive Garlic Shoot mate - luvyerwork!!! Go you good Garlic Growing Thing!!! I'm a little worried though. Only one shoot out of 30 planted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, MUZZY said: I'm a little worried though. Only one shoot out of 30 planted. The others will show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, MUZZY said: I'm a little worried though. Only one shoot out of 30 planted. No use rushing things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 9:02 AM, MUZZY said: silverbeet this morning. What a brilliant crop to be able to grow. It's fast growing, rejuvenates so you get numerous harvests and best of all - I love eating it. How do you or yours cook it mate? I should eat more of it and am interested in how to make it more palatable ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiek86 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 9:45 AM, MUZZY said: It's obviously working. I haven't seen a vampire around these parts ever since I planted them. u wouldn't see them lurking in the shadows as they do. More likely they turned your wife to try and get you has she been more interested in sucking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Graubart said: How do you or yours cook it mate? I should eat more of it and am interested in how to make it more palatable ; ) Usually just blanched in salted, hot water as a side for roasts or steaks but I added some chopped up to omelettes and vegetable curry this week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 3 hours ago, MUZZY said: Usually just blanched in salted, hot water as a side for roasts or steaks but I added some chopped up to omelettes and vegetable curry this week. Hey @MUZZY & @Graubart if you don't mind me butting in, I love Silver Beet, I don't like it too mushy, I cook the stalks first & then add the leaves towards the end. I prefer steaming, but another way to enjoy Silverbeet is to plunge the chopped leaves and stalks into boiling salted water for a couple of minutes before draining and tossing in olive oil and lemon. Or simply shred and mix through salads. I also love Silverbeet blanched in salted boiling water, drained and tossed with sesame oil, sliced garlic, green chilli and a touch of soy. Or you can make Silverbeet $ Potato soup with a Chicken or Vegetable based stock in a similar way you would make Potato & Leek soup. Add croutons cracked pepper, cream or as dash of olive oil & parsley. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, CLASSIC said: Hey @MUZZY & @Graubart if you don't mind me butting in, I love Silver Beet, I don't like it too mushy, I cook the stalks first & then add the leaves towards the end. I prefer steaming, but another way to enjoy Silverbeet is to plunge the chopped leaves and stalks into boiling salted water for a couple of minutes before draining and tossing in olive oil and lemon. Or simply shred and mix through salads. I also love Silverbeet blanched in salted boiling water, drained and tossed with sesame oil, sliced garlic, green chilli and a touch of soy. Or you can make Silverbeet $ Potato soup with a Chicken or Vegetable based stock in a similar way you would make Potato & Leek soup. Add croutons cracked pepper, cream or as dash of olive oil & parsley. Cheers. Some great suggestions there, Philthy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 15 hours ago, CLASSIC said: The others will show. 14 hours ago, Graubart said: No use rushing things A couple more sprouts have popped up overnight. I'm feeling much more relaxed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, MUZZY said: A couple more sprouts have popped up overnight. I'm feeling much more relaxed. Hey Muzzy, you probably know this but it would be a good time to chuck a bit of snail bait around if you cage is pooch free ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, CLASSIC said: Hey Muzzy, you probably know this but it would be a good time to chuck a bit of snail bait around if you cage is pooch free ! Thanks Phil. It's pooch free currently. I wouldn't say it's pooch-proof though. I might just have to be vigilant and pick the snails out by hand. Is garlic more susceptible to snail attack than other plants? I'll google a non-toxic deterrent for them anyway. Edited April 26, 2021 by MUZZY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, MUZZY said: Thanks Phil. It's pooch free currently. I wouldn't say it's pooch-proof though. I might just have to be vigilant and pick the snails out by hand. Is garlic more susceptible to snail attack than other plants? I'll google a non-toxic deterrent for them anyway. Basil Garlic Lavender Marjoram Parsley Peony Rosemary Roses Sage Scented Geranium Thyme These are slug-resistant plants. To start with, slugs do not enjoying eating vegetables, shrubs, or trees and so they are rarely a victim of slug’s attack. A slug will only eat one of those if there is nothing else to eat. So if you have a garden or large plantation and you have slugs making a mess of your plants, getting rid of them is as easy as planting any of these herbs- that simple! I don't know reliable this is but you may be right, they don't like garlic but will put holes in your silver beet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, CLASSIC said: I prefer steaming, but another way to enjoy Silverbeet is to plunge the chopped leaves and stalks into boiling salted water for a couple of minutes before draining and tossing in olive oil and lemon. Or simply shred and mix through salads. I also love Silverbeet blanched in salted boiling water, drained and tossed with sesame oil, sliced garlic, green chilli and a touch of soy. That sounds like my idea of a good time thanks @CLASSIC Phil ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Graubart said: That sounds like my idea of a good time thanks @CLASSIC Phil ; ) Howdy Graubster, I can eat it in a sandwich, nice fresh bread plenty of butter, pepper, salt - just like it is, a damn good vegetable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yab Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 It is actually the neighbours olive tree, but overhangs our yard. Huge crop this year, after almost nothing last year. This is just a small amount - now the process to actually make them edible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, yab said: It is actually the neighbours olive tree, but overhangs our yard. Huge crop this year, after almost nothing last year. This is just a small amount - now the process to actually make them edible. Easy I have done it heaps of times with the neighbors overhanging trees, a basic way is to cure them in salt for 7-10 days, we used to completely cover them in salt, place in a sealed tupperware container, change the salt everyday & then rinse the off completely & there are many options from there on but a simple method is to sterlise some tight sealing jars ( like the big Moccona Coffee jars ) you can cover them with olive oil or a solution of vinegar/water & flavour them with Garlic/chilli/herbs etc. If you google you will find other options, but I am sure other members have done it, good luck, Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Sure is matey. Good on ya @MUZZY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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