R.N.Captain.

[snooky]

A Royal Navy Captain hates Brussel Sprouts so much that he has banned them from being served on his ship,the Devils Vegetable is his name for them!
Now,if he had banned courgettes I would have agreed with him,they are my Devils Vegetable.I"ll grow them but not eat them!!

[oldherbaceous]

Evening Snooky, my dislike is Salsify, i just can't get to grips with that taste.

[macmac]

My OH won't touch broad beans or peppers ,can't think of any veg I wouldn't eat.Don't get me started on seafood YUK

[donedigging]

Sorry, but I'm with the captain, can't stand sprouts

[Geoff]

I thought Herby was off Broad Beans. My wife complains that things I am not so fond of don't grow very well, coincidence or what?

[alan refail]

Captain Keble is 100% right to ban the disgusting sprout, though I see that in the latest survey aubergines are even more hated that sprouts. Like the kids I can't stand either of them! Maybe the odd stir-fried chopped sprouts at Christmas...yes aubergines are even worse - can't think of an acceptable way to cook them.

[Compo]

I suspect the sproout is not necessarily the problem, but as an ex-submariner I guess it is possibly the more likely that the skipper does not want the unpleasant side effects!!! GAS GAS GAS!!!! Especially in confined quarters!!

CoMpO

[Primrose]

I find that spouts, shredded and stir fried, don't seem to create the gas problem, and actually find them a far more delicious way of serving this vegetable. I do grow aubergines and use them in ratatouille, mousaka and roast vegetables but find I cannot eat them unless they're mixed up in a sauce or with other vegetables. But I know many people who simply cannot eat red pepper in any shape or form and wonder what it is about this vegetable which is so objectionable.

[Elaine]

I love sprouts! However, I have a strong dislike for Kale...curly or otherwise. Ugh! MacMac....I'm with you on the seafood. Haven't tried any of it and have no desire to do so.....the very thought >shudder< Cheers.

[Marken]

I adore sprouts! Boiled, steamed, stir fried. Best of all reheated in a bubble and squeak, one of the under rated classics of british cuisine. Mmmmm

Which reminds me of the joke;
Q. Whats the difference between brussels sprouts and bogie?
A You cant get children to eat brussels sprouts.

[Johnboy]

Hi Marken,
A man after my own heart! I too adore 'Sprouts' and have several varieties that take me right through until April and very early May.
Those that are too small to pick are allowed to explode into rosettes and these also make magnificent eating.
I am a great lover of 'Bubble and Squeak' and generally use up the remains of vegetables deliberately over provided for the 'Sunday Roast'.
JB.

[The Mouse]

Dear Johnboy

As another sprout-lover, I'm always looking for ways to extend the season. I thought I was doing well, having a constant supply from August (a bit early, even for me!) through to the end of March. I only grow two varieties. The later ones were Wellington F1. What variety do you grow that takes you into May? Or do I just need to do a later sowing of the Wellington?

[glallotments]

Maybe those of you who hate sprouts are supertasters see
http://amos.indiana.edu/library/scripts/supertasters.html

I love them but I'm not too keen on spinach! We don't grow it but a plot neighbour gave us some to try. Maybe it needed a sauce!

[Johnboy]

Hi Caz,
The Sprout to extend your season is 'Seven Hills' from King's Seeds.
This variety doesn't come on stream here until the end of February and by sowing some about 2 weeks later than the last sowing time the plants just about make the winter and you can have some very extended pickings.
JB.

[The Mouse]

Thanks Johnboy

I'd not heard of that one - I'll give it a try next year.