"Judith in France" wrote in message
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On Jul 27, 9:46 am, "mark" wrote:
"Mark McIntyre" wrote in message

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mark wrote:
Sown in the spring and I'm now harvesting the purple sprouting bits.

I wasn't expecting anything until the winter/next spring.

Is this usual?

Mine's been spouting for a month or so. I recall some sorts do this.

I think the summer sprouting variety is a mistake for me. Looking
carefully
under the small leaves and around the purple flower buds I have found 100s
of tiny yellow eggs which I assume to be those of the cabbage white
butterfly which have been about in great numbers. Maybe a butterfly net
would be a useful addition to the toolshed.

mark

That's why we don't grow the summer variety Mark.

Judith

I'm not going to grow them any more either. I'm sure they wouldn't do me
any harm but seeing all those eggs and tiny caterpillars hasn't endeared me
to the crop!
They may well be pulled up anytime soon.


mark