On 04/01/2013 09:17, Martin wrote:
On Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:46:25 -0000, "Bob
wrote:

"Spider" wrote

I've never tried Estima, but certainly heard of it, so I may give it a
go, especially if it copes with blight. Thanks, Martin.


Never had blight on the earlies, they are up and eaten before it comes.

We had a late crop of Sarpo Mira, also without blight.


I've read about the Sarpo types in the catalogues. They get good
ratings for blight resistance, but no remarks about flavour. How did
you find them?

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay

the last two years I've grown Sarpo Mira for their slug resistance. They are very floury, but good with lots of butter.

On 04/01/2013 12:01, Martin wrote:
On Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:51:43 +0000, wrote:

On 04/01/2013 09:17, Martin wrote:
On Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:46:25 -0000, "Bob
wrote:

"Spider" wrote

I've never tried Estima, but certainly heard of it, so I may give it a
go, especially if it copes with blight. Thanks, Martin.


Never had blight on the earlies, they are up and eaten before it comes.

We had a late crop of Sarpo Mira, also without blight.


I've read about the Sarpo types in the catalogues. They get good
ratings for blight resistance, but no remarks about flavour. How did
you find them?

OK+ they grew huge too.



Thanks, Martin. Worthy of consideration, then. If I can find room, I
could try them in the ground.

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay