Comments for The Slowvelder http://slowvelder.wordpress.com Living a slow life in rural South Africa Wed, 29 May 2013 07:28:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Warning – marula beer update II by jay venter http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/warning-marula-beer-update-ii/#comment-8888 Wed, 29 May 2013 07:28:01 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=2535#comment-8888 and, Stevia is also supposed to be a non-fermenting sugar substitute for back sweetening. Try the de-bittered versions though?

]]> Comment on Warning – marula beer update II by jay venter http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/warning-marula-beer-update-ii/#comment-8887 Wed, 29 May 2013 07:23:28 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=2535#comment-8887 I just want amend my sugar amounts for bottle conditioning: 1/2tsp for 340ml, 1tsp for 750ml

]]> Comment on Warning – marula beer update II by Slowvelder http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/warning-marula-beer-update-ii/#comment-8882 Tue, 28 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=2535#comment-8882 Great to hear it worked well. If you find you make a batch too sweet all you have to do is leave it to ferment a little longer – the sugar will be used up. Happy drinking :)

]]> Comment on A crying tree – The Weeping Boer Bean by Slowvelder http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/a-crying-tree-the-weeping-boer-bean/#comment-8881 Tue, 28 May 2013 19:48:46 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=3140#comment-8881 Hi Bill

Honestly I have no idea – ours just grow wild here and I do nothing to or for them. I assume it may be a temperature thing – we have a very hot climate here. I think it would be best to contact someone who cultivates indigenous trees. They should know what you can do. Good luck.

]]> Comment on A crying tree – The Weeping Boer Bean by Bill Kruger http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/a-crying-tree-the-weeping-boer-bean/#comment-8821 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:27:32 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=3140#comment-8821 Hi Jackie
Can you please advise me.
Some 3 and half years ago, I planted a boer bean tree which I bought from a nursery. It has grown to about 8 feet, but there has been absolutely no signs of any flowers. It is planted in a sunny area and also gets late afternoon shade. We provide plenty of water and also feed the tree with nutrients. But, still no flowers!!! We live in the Eastern Cape.
Thank you
Bill

]]> Comment on Warning – marula beer update II by Lala Malan http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/warning-marula-beer-update-ii/#comment-8812 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:41 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=2535#comment-8812 Howdy! First batch, I added too much sugar, so it was too sweet!
Next batch, I followed ALL your instructions, it was delicious! Just made another bucket and will follow Jay’s instructions as well!

]]> Comment on Marula Jelly by Kganetso Tlhalerwa http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/marula-jelly/#comment-8670 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:15:47 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=2457#comment-8670 we selling marula jam to government schools here in Gabane Botswana.You can buy from us if you interested.

]]> Comment on Marula Jelly by Slowvelder http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/marula-jelly/#comment-8662 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:37:44 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=2457#comment-8662 There are many stores that sell it around here. Where are you situated?

]]> Comment on A crying tree – The Weeping Boer Bean by Slowvelder http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/a-crying-tree-the-weeping-boer-bean/#comment-8661 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:36:58 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=3140#comment-8661 Hi Molly – I believe that bats do drink the nectar from this tree. Good luck with the mural :)

]]> Comment on A crying tree – The Weeping Boer Bean by Slowvelder http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/a-crying-tree-the-weeping-boer-bean/#comment-8660 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:36:03 +0000 http://slowvelder.wordpress.com/?p=3140#comment-8660 Hi Molly – you are welcome to use them. if you right click on the picture you should be given an option to save it to your computer. It will be easy to print from there. I would love to see the mural when you are finished.

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