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Adam Brown · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject: The Brora neep

I found a reference on the internet to a variety of turnip called Brora

http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/swede_brora.htm

Was this a joke played on us by someone from a neighbouring village?

Adam

nickl · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:28 am Post subject:

I don't think so. I have seen the Brora swede seeds frequentlyfor sale on Ebay. Have no idea of their derivation though!
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