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Hungry Gap
Hungry Gap
When exactly is it? Can it be successfully planned for? -- Chris |
Hungry Gap
On 11 Mar, 10:09, Chris ] wrote:
Hungry Gap When exactly is it? Can it be successfully planned for? -- Chris We're into week two of the hungry gap, otherwise known as March. You could try growing Hungry Gap Kale Kale stands out as an anti-cancer food. Kale emerged from our food ranking system as an excellent source of traditional nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It is also a very good source of dietary fiber, calcium, copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin E. This combination of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients makes kale a health superstar. Lutein and zeaxanathin are two of the most critical carotenoids related to eye health and macular degeneration in particular. Advantage of kale is as a tumor deterrent. Kale goes easily into soup, meatloaf or quiche, adding nutrients without excessive flavor David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
Hungry Gap
On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:09:43 +0000, Chris ] wrote:
Hungry Gap When exactly is it? Can it be successfully planned for? Historically it was in about June/July when all the winter stored things were used up and the corn had not yet ripened. See "The Year 1000 by Robert Lacey. Nowadays it is different. They didn't grow the same variety of crops then (eg potatoes). Rivorford says it is NOW. http://www.riverford.co.uk/news/index.php?newsid=52 With careful planning you can have things to eat now; potatoes, leeks, onions, winter greens. Pam in Bristol |
Hungry Gap
"Dave Hill" wrote in message ... On 11 Mar, 10:09, Chris ] wrote: Hungry Gap When exactly is it? Can it be successfully planned for? -- Chris We're into week two of the hungry gap, otherwise known as March. You could try growing Hungry Gap Kale Kale stands out as an anti-cancer food. Kale emerged from our food ranking system as an excellent source of traditional nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It is also a very good source of dietary fiber, calcium, copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin E. This combination of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients makes kale a health superstar. Lutein and zeaxanathin are two of the most critical carotenoids related to eye health and macular degeneration in particular. Advantage of kale is as a tumor deterrent. Kale goes easily into soup, meatloaf or quiche, adding nutrients without excessive flavor We've eaten kale all our lives. We both have cancer. Eating kale - or any food - because of its claimed benefits is plain silly, we should eat good food because it tastes good. Kale has its own flavour and worth eating just for that - and its texture of course. Mary David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
Hungry Gap
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writes On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:09:43 +0000, Chris ] wrote: Hungry Gap When exactly is it? Can it be successfully planned for? Historically it was in about June/July when all the winter stored things were used up and the corn had not yet ripened. See "The Year 1000 by Robert Lacey. Nowadays it is different. They didn't grow the same variety of crops then (eg potatoes). Rivorford says it is NOW. http://www.riverford.co.uk/news/index.php?newsid=52 With careful planning you can have things to eat now; potatoes, leeks, onions, winter greens. NOW is not a problem. There are leeks, parsnips, carrots, beetroot, lettuce, wintercress, rocket, spring cabbage, black tuscany kale, all to be harvested fresh from the ground. I'm wondering about May/June. There will be rhubarb, and broad beans. Is there anything else that we could be having, given enough forethought? -- Chris |
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