tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post999273259188228574..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: The Chelsea Chop - An Allotment VersionVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-4210536709986984882008-07-02T19:59:00.000+01:002008-07-02T19:59:00.000+01:00PG - I needed it!Karen - could be, but I think the...PG - I needed it!<BR/><BR/>Karen - could be, but I think the sun was a factor in the reaction<BR/><BR/>Victoria - I think they're in the same family? So I think you're right first time around? I HATE wearing gloves though...<BR/><BR/>MMD - it's just the English version because of the timing of when it's done - just after the Chelsea flower show<BR/><BR/>Anna - I think you'll be OK. It's just that they've been exceptional here this yearVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-30465778591477694062008-06-24T21:46:00.000+01:002008-06-24T21:46:00.000+01:00I will be more wary of nasturtiums after reading t...I will be more wary of nasturtiums after reading this as I various skin allergies. I have nasturtiums growing at the allotment - sowed them once and that was it - lots of seedlings every year. Have not had any problems with them so far but will be careful now. Thanks for the warning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-67499762492413087882008-06-24T18:06:00.000+01:002008-06-24T18:06:00.000+01:00What am I talking about? That was complete rubbish...What am I talking about? That was complete rubbish. Tropaeolum aren't related to Nasturtium at all. This is what comes of doing things at quarter past midnight. I'm going to give up this blogging lark. Your word verification (zrkbxooo, in this instance) makes more sense than I do.Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-68175032759975643622008-06-24T16:40:00.000+01:002008-06-24T16:40:00.000+01:00I didn't know it was called "the Chelsea Chop." I...I didn't know it was called "the Chelsea Chop." I've been doing this sort of thing for several years now after reading "The Well-tended Perennial Garden." I just tried a modified version of it on my mom's Clematis. It is coming into full bloom now, but she wants it blooming at the end of July for my sister's wedding. I hope it's not too late for that. I've never cut back Nasturtiums, so I can't say whether they are an irritant.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-86544886721860599442008-06-24T00:15:00.000+01:002008-06-24T00:15:00.000+01:00This is just a guess, but nasturtiums do have quit...This is just a guess, but nasturtiums do have quite a peppery taste and like watercress (Nasturtium officinale) they are related to mustard. Whatever creates that fiery taste is bound to be an irritant and if you'd cut back quite a lot, you'd have been exposed to quite a big dose of it. I would wear gloves, or cover up, next time, just in case you've become sensitised.Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-32420378797132444422008-06-23T20:08:00.000+01:002008-06-23T20:08:00.000+01:00Well - I went and experimented (on your behalf) on...Well - I went and experimented (on your behalf) on the very few nasturtiums that I had chopped one up and rubbed it on my hands .... nothing .... no irritation. But then it was only one small stem - so maybe you had nasturtium overload on your skin as well as your plot.<BR/>Regards<BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-6916612857887155582008-06-23T12:10:00.000+01:002008-06-23T12:10:00.000+01:00Glad to see I gave you some courage!Glad to see I gave you some courage!Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.com