Author Topic: Fruit Supplier (Read 2033 times)

splodge · « **on:** February 07, 2008, 18:22:44 »

I am thinking of adding a fruit cage on my plot. Could any members recommend a reputable supplier/nursery. Mainly looking for soft fruit but have some space for a few fruit trees as well. As this is a bit more of a long term project than what I have grown in the past I want to get this right from the start.
Thanks
Splodge

SMP1704 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2008, 18:57:50 »

I bought strawbs and rasps from Dobies last year and was really impressed with quallity right from the start. Fruit trees from Lidl and Homebase also good and blackcurrants from pound shop - all good but unknown variety.

Avoid Wyevales for fruit

cambourne7 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2008, 19:03:23 »

i would always recomend ken muir for fruit trees and soft fruit.

Jon Munday · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2008, 19:22:26 »

Splonge, I guess my opinion is pretty biased. Have you had a look at Blackmoor Nurseries. We are a fruit specialist Nursery.
Jon

splodge · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2008, 20:10:35 »

Just had a look on Ken Muirs site and also Blackmoors. I was looking for Raspberries. Only one variety on Ken muirs site and 5 canes for £12.24 inc p&p. Blackmoor had 11 varieties and for 10 canes for £13 inc p&p.
Am I missing something here !
Splodge

Amazin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2008, 22:13:12 »

Yes Splodge, you're missing out on the other recommendations - Dobies, Lidl, Homebase... oh, and Woolies and Wilkinsons do decent fruit also, and at very good prices

I see you're a newbie - welcome, hope you'll stick around and enjoy the forum.

splodge · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:26:10 »

Thanks Amazin, hopefully find some time this weekend to have a look around. I would like to say I think this site is brill, so much information and advice can be found very quickly. Think I will be around for a while.
Splodge

Deb P · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:28:34 »

I would also recommend Deacons for fruit trees if you want something a bit more unusual; they have a massive range of apples.

http://www.deaconsnurseryfruits.co.uk/

Barnowl · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2008, 09:41:19 »

I've used Ken Muir, Blackmoor and Reads Nursery (http://www.readsnursery.co.uk/)
and been happy with them all

flowerlady · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2008, 10:35:36 »

Quote from: Jon Munday on February 07, 2008, 19:22:26

Splonge, I guess my opinion is pretty biased. Have you had a look at Blackmoor Nurseries. We are a fruit specialist Nursery.
Jon

Many is the time I have promoted Blackmores ... used to live in Rake!! ;)

delboy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2008, 11:21:51 »

Have used all those named. Reads have a good range and are as helpful as Jon Munday's mob when called..

Both nurseries are efficient and competitively priced.

Marshalls seem to have delivery problems from time to time

Jon Munday · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2008, 18:20:29 »

Good to have you on board Splodge, will get the order delivered to you by the weekend
Jon

princescruffster · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2008, 19:51:24 »

I bought fruit trees from Bakker of Spalding who offer a 5 year guarantee. I am please with my purchases. Carriage is a bit less than other suppliers as well. Only problem is some things are unknown varieties.

Nicola

Rhys · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2008, 20:58:18 »

I can recommend 'Adams Apples' where I have bought a lot of my apple trees
http://www.talatonplants.co.uk/

barkingdog · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2008, 13:07:40 »

I've used Keepers and I thought they were good

http://www.keepers-nursery.co.uk/

barkingdog

davholla · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2008, 13:51:24 »

If you want unusual gooseberries try
www.cooltemperate.co.uk
or rougham nursery
http://www.perennials-of-distinction.co.uk/epages/Store2.sf/?ViewAction=View&ObjectID=1656875&Page=3

Blackmoor have always answered my questions quickly and seem fine although I have ordered from them (yet).

Admin aka Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2008, 20:37:27 »

Blimey, so many suggestions of nurseries.....

Maybe we should have an are to review suppliers!

Amazin · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2008, 21:16:01 »

Maybe you should ask Splodge...

caseylee · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2008, 21:40:31 »

i don't know if this helps, I just wanted little trees to bring come colour to my allotment, and wilko has miniture apple trees, pears, fig, lemon, trees for 4.99 each and rasberry and red currant ones for a pound each.

powerspade · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2008, 22:26:14 »

Ever plant I have bought at Woolies has died a horrible death, the shop is just too hot

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Author Topic: Fruit Supplier (Read 2033 times)

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