Just an update on my planting of 'Netty's Pride' as a food crop.
Last year I planted rather large stem bulblets quite densely in an area that was approximately around 0.5m² or 5.4ft². All stems were disbudded as needed to improve bulb size.
I have harvested 38 bulbs of eating size from this area and they weighted totally 1.3 kilos with the basal roots and most of the soil removed. This was more than I expected and a quite reasonable harvest. The taste raw seemed mild and without bitterness. I have yet to try these cooked, but clearly there is some potential for 'Netty's Pride' as a food crop in the home garden.
In addition there were also many stem bulblets already forming. These have been replanted, but as they were smaller than last years, I don't expect them to grow as large for next year. They may need an additional year of growth. I'm thinking that in the future it may be best to leave a few bulbs to grow two years as to be able to harvest large bulblets from them, that in turn can be planted as that may be a more efficient method.
Lily beetle damage on these lilies: None in the kitchen garden (but average damage in the flower beds).
Botrytis damage: Severe, seems more sensitive than most lilies and the foliage was eventually killed.
