Red Gooseberries
When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet
gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Ophelia |
Red Gooseberries
"Ophelia" wrote in message ... When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? There are lots of green and yellow varieties. I believe a red variety called 'Aston red' is well thought of. It's not that uncommon to find red and yellow specimens in the wild, probably domestic escapees. |
Red Gooseberries
In message , Ophelia
writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Ken Muir lists the following red varieties Whinham's Industry Pax and a 'new' one Rokula at http://www.kenmuir.co.uk/products.as...&ProductID=38# -- dave @ stejonda |
Red Gooseberries
In article , Ophelia
writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Lancashire Lad? -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Red Gooseberries
"dave @ stejonda" wrote in news:Tt473iAkkb5
: In message , Ophelia writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Ken Muir lists the following red varieties Whinham's Industry Probably not Whinham's Industry. I had a bush in my last garden, and the berries were never very sweet and smelt absolutely awful (to my nose). Victoria |
Red Gooseberries
"dave @ stejonda" wrote in message ... In message , Ophelia writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Ken Muir lists the following red varieties Whinham's Industry Pax and a 'new' one Rokula at http://www.kenmuir.co.uk/products.as...&ProductID=38# Thanks dave... I do buy from him so I will have a wee look:) O |
Red Gooseberries
"Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , Ophelia writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Lancashire Lad? I hope that was a rhetical question:)) I don't have clue:) O |
Red Gooseberries
"Victoria Clare" wrote in message . 240.10... "dave @ stejonda" wrote in news:Tt473iAkkb5 : In message , Ophelia writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Ken Muir lists the following red varieties Whinham's Industry Probably not Whinham's Industry. I had a bush in my last garden, and the berries were never very sweet and smelt absolutely awful (to my nose). Victoria Ahh thanks Victoria O |
Red Gooseberries
"Ophelia" wrote in message ... "Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , Ophelia writes When I was a child, back in the mists of time, I used to eat red, sweet gooseberries. Does anyone know what type they may have been? Lancashire Lad? I hope that was a rhetical question:)) I don't have clue:) sigh rhetorical even |
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