I want to thank you, David, for your wonderful and informative channel. I’ve never been to Louisiana, but much of our weather here in Northwest Arkansas blows up from the Gulf Coast. William Woys Weaver, the renowned food historian and preservationist, inspired me to try growing some historic vegetables. You are adding to the legacy of American cuisine. As they say, we must preserve the past for our future.
One of the ones in your video is one I grow and termed Louisiana Green Oval from the guy who gave it to me long ago. I can't find the seed anywhere online and when I see the images of some called that name, they don't have the beautiful coloration of lighter green splashes on the bottom like mine which look similar to the Mesego eggplant only bigger fruits. I caught a glimpse of an eggplant in your video that looks sort of like mine. I do like it very much.
Great research on the Montelaros. I had never heard of it. I love it when we find a superior vegetable variety that has to be homegrown. Are these on any of the Seed Exchanges?
Thank you Louis for commenting. My Songy ancestors came from Edgard. I am not sure anyone has given it an “official “ name, but the story from Jeff Aguillard on its origin and the genealogy search I did corroborate the story. I personally can’t think of a better name for it. I appreciate your family bringing this over for us all to enjoy!
I want to thank you, David, for your wonderful and informative channel. I’ve never been to Louisiana, but much of our weather here in Northwest Arkansas blows up from the Gulf Coast. William Woys Weaver, the renowned food historian and preservationist, inspired me to try growing some historic vegetables. You are adding to the legacy of American cuisine. As they say, we must preserve the past for our future.
Aw thank you. That means a lot to me. Glad I can be helpful. 🙂
One of the ones in your video is one I grow and termed Louisiana Green Oval from the guy who gave it to me long ago. I can't find the seed anywhere online and when I see the images of some called that name, they don't have the beautiful coloration of lighter green splashes on the bottom like mine which look similar to the Mesego eggplant only bigger fruits. I caught a glimpse of an eggplant in your video that looks sort of like mine. I do like it very much.
Great research on the Montelaros. I had never heard of it. I love it when we find a superior vegetable variety that has to be homegrown. Are these on any of the Seed Exchanges?
I’ve seen some green globe or oval but maybe just one as Monalerno.
I found this interesting. I didn't realize that the green eggplant had the Montelaro name. My grandfather was born in Edgard, LA.
Thank you Louis for commenting. My Songy ancestors came from Edgard. I am not sure anyone has given it an “official “ name, but the story from Jeff Aguillard on its origin and the genealogy search I did corroborate the story. I personally can’t think of a better name for it. I appreciate your family bringing this over for us all to enjoy!