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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 3h

They look like quite large berries and a great colour.

redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 2d

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 9d

Excellent!
We have some growing in the field at the bottom of our street.
Absolutely covered in berries this year. A pain to pick, but I made some apple & sea buckthorn spread and also added some to white port to make a 'medicinal' winter drink.

First time I've picked & eaten it. I really like it.

A pop top jar with sea buckthorn berries, turmeric & honey floating in white port. The liquid is a cloudy yellow colour.

Two jars of bright yellow apple and sea buckthorn spread. Like autumn sunshine in a jar.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 11d

I love the contrast between the colours on the stem and on the cap.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 14d

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 20d

It seems to have brought the sourness out. Which is fine for me because I like sour.
They're a bit like a cooked gooseberry.

I prefer them fresh because they have a slightly crunchy skin and sweeter, with some sour, flesh.
Texture-wise, fresh is better.
Maybe more suited with cheese than porridge.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 20d

The kiwi berries weren't very big so I put them in whole.
After about 10 hours at 60 and another hour or so at 70, they still weren't done, but the apples were.
They've dehydrated but still have too much moisture to store properly.
I'm not putting the dehydrator back on for a handful of berries.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 21d

You're Manchester way, yes?

You might find oat flour in a local Polish shop or Unicorn Grocery in Manchester who also had some excellent Rosette apples in a few weeks ago.

You can always make your own from oats if you have a good blender. Mine isn't good enough to get a fine enough flour.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 21d

It's wheat free, but if you need gluten free, you might have to get a gluten free version. If it doesn't specifically say gluten free, they can't guarantee it hasnt been contaminated I think.

Wheat and dairy make me unwell so I use oat flour instead. Makes a denser mix, but I like it.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 21d

I don't know if you do much baking and would be interested, but I made this last week.

Thinly sliced apples on the bottom. The top is a fluffy pancake mix made with oat flour and I added a carrot, nutmeg and sultanas.
Was perfect for breakfast (or any other time).

A dish with golden brown cake like mix in it.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you. You prompted me to have a go myself and I've now got 4 shelves full of apples. Mainly my mystery £5 B&Q apple and a couple of Russets.

I've also added some of my first crop of kiwi berries to see how well they dehydrate.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 22d

Interesting idea with the clover.

The Oca will be providing good cover at the minute, but a heavy frost will knock that back.

redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 22d

Are you using the same cover crop mix everywhere or using selected things for specific areas?

I've sown field beans in one of my raised beds because they did well last year and I got a crop out of them.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 23d

That has big 'I'm alright, it's my mates you want to worry about' vibes to it 😄

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · 24d

Did you dip them in anything to keep them from going brown?

Could I also ask what temperature you'll be using please.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 23

Interesting and useful to know.
Thanks!

redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 21

Yes I got it because I saw photos of the blossom and then the tiny, bright fruits. 😊

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 21

Malus sieboldii (Toringo crabapple) & Malus ioensis (Prairie crabapple)

Not sure how unusual they are in the wider scheme of things though.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 21

I was thinking of Jurassic Plants too! 😊
For more unusual trees.

I've got a black Hawthorn from them and some more unusual Malus.
I also have a little wishlist of things I would get from them if I had the space 😅

They tend to sell sapling sized trees, but gardeners are often used to waiting.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 20

If cherries are risky because of birds, Cornus mas is a good alternative to sour cherries.
I made a ketchup with mine this year.
Mine survived the birds.

I had some Rosette apples recently. A fabulous apple.

Forgive me if I live vicariously through your fruit tree plans 😄

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 19

What are the orchard plans?

I'd love to know what you plan to plant 😊

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 18

You'll be better at growing tomatoes than me so reckon you'll get better yields than I have.
But my yield off one plant it pretty good.

The fruits are sweet, but also have a good flavour. Skins aren't tough.

I discovered that the way to tell they're ripe is by the join in this photo.

Annotated photograph indicating the spot on the stem which turns light green when the tomatoes are ripe.

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redrunsriot.bsky.social @redrunsriot.bsky.social · Sep 18

They're delicious!
I've grown mine outside and they've handled the weather this year pretty well. Just noticed one leaf today that is showing signs of blight, but considering how much its rained the past week, it's not surprising.

But the flavour is my main reason for recommending. Super sweet.

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