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Peckham melons!
We have reintroduced the melon into Peckham……Watermelon ‘Sugar Baby’, seeds courtesy of Lidl. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200159/history_of_southwark/1034/southwarks_historic_villages/4
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Grown in Peckham: Summer harvesting
Went away for 3 weeks and everything had doubled in size by the time I got back! Lettuce and courgettes are coming on a treat, although most of the tomatoes remain stubbornly green… This week’s harvest included: yellow zucchini, chantenay carrots, french & runner beans, cinammon basil, some beautiful heritage cucumbers (thanks Annina!) and a handful […]
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It’s elder time!
It’s elder time! – try straight from the tree.
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Persimmon or kaki friut – Diospyros kaki
This is a delicious fruit once ripened and frosted. This beautiful specimen is found in Chumleigh Gardens.A native of china and japan see link for more info.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persimmon
