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As far as I know stem ginger is ginger that hasn't been preserved. Otherwise known as fresh ginger or sometimes root ginger.

I'm going to give these a go on the weekend.

Alison

Shouting veg, I like the idea of that. He He. I'm going to look for seeds and try to grow it here. I've seen seeds for green sprouting brocolli but not for purple. Is it always called that or does it have other names that it might go by. I've noticed that what we call one thing in OZ has a different...

Hi, Can someone please tell me what is this PSB that keeps cropping, pun intended, up in various replies? I'm new here and its very confusing. That said its a wonderful site.
Cheers Alison

What about Zuchinni ( what we Australians call courgettes) and Ginger Jam. 1.5 kg zuchinni finely grated peel and juice of 4 lemons 50 to 75 g of fresh root ginger 1.5 kg sugar Chop the zuchinni into small pieces. If the zuchinnis are small I don't bother peeling or deseeding them. If they are large...

I can't believe how popular parsnip is. I gave it equal billing with turnip and sweed on the most hated vegi list. Still my mother and one of my brothers will be very happy with its ranking.
My all time bestest vegi on the planet is Broccoli.
Of the choices, I voted
Potato
Rhubarb
Beetroot

Alison

The poll is going much as I would expect, except for beetroot. I was really surprised by its ranking. I would have to put beetroot on my most loved list.
Turnips/sweeds and parsnip got my patooee vote.
Alison

Hi Everyone, I'm from Canberra (the nations capital) Australia. I've been vegi gardening for many years. I grow all the usual things peas carrots beans tomatoes pumpkins etc but I also love to grow the unusual. This year I'm taking a punt at giant pumkins and a type of kale called Chou Moullier. You...