Which Medieval Crops To Grow? / Allotment Gardening UK

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🌿 The YouTuber, Vic, is dedicated to growing crops that were common during the medieval period in European nations.

🌱 Skirret, a perennial root vegetable known for its resistance to cold and pests, is one of the plants Vic plans to sow, valued for its sweet roots and edible spring shoots.

📚 Vic emphasizes the need to research each plant to ensure its authenticity as a medieval European crop.

🍓 The range of seeds Vic has includes bilberries, purple carrots, wild strawberries, and black raspberries, indicating a diversity in the medieval diet.

🌽 Vic excludes certain plants like sweet corn from his medieval allotment because they were not known in Europe during that era.

💰 Rhubarb was considered an expensive commodity in medieval times, likened to the high cost of salt and other valued items of the period.

🗓 The medieval period is subject to scholarly debate concerning its exact timeframe, with some arguing it ended as early as 1450 and others around 1500.

🌱 Vic plans to germinate some of the seeds at home and make a video about the germination process, providing educational content on medieval gardening practices.

🛠 He’s experimenting with different styles of raised garden beds, including wattle and a "dead hedge" style, to replicate medieval construction techniques.

🏰 Themes of medieval aesthetics are evident in Vic's approach, as he plans to create crenelations and battlements as part of his raised garden bed design.

Timestamped Summary

00:08 The host, Vic, mentions that most crops that will be grown in the allotment are those that were cultivated in the medieval period specifically in European nations.

00:51 Vic introduces Skirret, explaining its characteristics as a perennial root vegetable, and highlights how it was popular in the late medieval and early renaissance period in Europe.

03:01 Vic showcases a variety of seeds including bilberries, purple carrots, wild strawberries, black raspberries, cabbage, and others, and specifies plans to grow medieval European crops.

03:38 Peas are mentioned as a very popular crop during the medieval period.

05:50 Vic holds up tomato seeds but acknowledges that tomatoes will not be grown in the medieval allotment as they were not present in Europe during the medieval period.

06:07 Vic lists additional seeds he plans to grow including leeks, garlic, and shallots, and states the need to research turmeric and ginger's historical relevance.

06:21 Mention of bell peppers, which were introduced to Europe around 1497, and a note on the varying scholarly opinions about the end of the medieval period.

07:07 Discussion on how the renaissance period began at different times in various European countries, thus different crops may have different historical relevancies based on location.

08:05 Upcoming plans to bring peas, onions, and bell peppers from home to continue the gardening process.

08:39 Vic explains the challenges of creating wattle raised beds and considers using a different style for efficiency.

09:37 Vic plans to make the first raised bed in a wattle style and the opposite one in a 'dead hedge' style, which will be easier to construct.

10:30 Outlining plans to germinate seeds, continue updating the raised bed progress, and start sewing crops like onions into the raised beds.

11:24 Vic thanks viewers and encourages suggestions and tips as he continues his journey in cultivating a medieval allotment.

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Q&A

What is the main focus of the crops being grown on the medieval allotment?

The main focus is on growing crops that were grown in the European nations during the medieval period.

What are Skirret seeds and where can they be obtained?

Skirret is a perennial root vegetable that produces sweet roots with a flavor between potato and parsnip. Seeds can be purchased from suppliers such as Trestle and Two Bit for about £5.99 for 15 seeds.

Can bell peppers be considered a medieval crop?

Bell peppers were introduced into Europe around 1497, which is on the edge of the late medieval period, so they could be considered a late medieval crop based on different scholarly opinions on when the medieval period ends.

What are the benefits of a "dead hedge" style raised bed?

A dead hedge style raised bed may be easier to construct and fill with logs, providing a sturdy structure and appropriate height for the bed's battlements.

How much research is involved in verifying medieval crops for the allotment?

Considerable research is needed to ensure that the crops being grown are authentically from the medieval period in Europe.

Are there any crops the medieval allotment won't include?

Crops like sweet corn will not be included because they were not known during the European medieval period.

Will the medieval allotment include only European medieval crops, or from other regions as well?

The allotment is focused on European medieval crops and does not include crops from other regions during the same time period, even though they may have been contemporaneous.