Jonny wrote ...
Hi, I would like to grow some old traditional varieties of veg this
year. I want them to be based on taste and suitability to my
geographical and physical conditions, rather than mass produced stuff.
I would like your suggestions as to what varieties I should grow.
First, my garden is in SE Scotland, around 400 feet above sea level
and is walled (an old farmhouse garden) so it is well sheltered. The
last frost can be late May. The soil is good.
I am looking for suggestions for the following and any others you
think I may enjoy:
tomatoes (for greenhouse)
lettuce
squashes
beans
beetroot
spinach/leaf beet/chard etc
potatoes
spring onions


Depends what you mean by "traditional" and how far you want to go back in
time. I've listed pre 1900 spuds (according to the data I have available).
Whether they like your neck of the woods or not is probably down to trial
and error.

First early...
Duke of York 1891
Epicure 1897
International Kidney 1897
Royal Kidney 1899
Sharpes Express 1900

Second Early...
Belle de Fontenay 1885
British Queen 1894

Maincrop...
Nicola 1897
Ratte 1872
Up to Date 1894
Pink Fir Apple 1880
Russet Burbank 1875

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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London