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debster

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seed potatoes for xmas
« on: August 26, 2008, 17:27:39 »
anyone know anywhere they have them in stock, tried all the local nurseries etc and most of the internet people i know of, help appreciated
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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2008, 17:28:34 »
I got some at start of the month from suttons. I tried to get some more. Not found ANY.

debster

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2008, 17:46:48 »
me neither so far
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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2008, 18:03:18 »
they sold out real quick. I did nt get the ones i ordered they replaced them with another type. The lady I spoke to said thet were very popular.

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2008, 18:30:37 »
There were plenty at Southport Flower Show. Can't remember whose stall.

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2008, 18:52:02 »
http://www.vanmeuwen.com/

just ordered some from here hopefully they will arrive doesnt say they wont  ;)

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2008, 20:45:55 »
Where are the 2nd crop ones please ?

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2008, 21:06:21 »
i ordered the pink fir ones as a late maincrop figured got nothing to lose if they are still sending them out

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2008, 20:11:15 »
well would you believe it they accepted the order sent me a confirmation of delivery for february 2009  :o  :o  :o how can they be second late crops, i have cancelled the order so now need to sort out some spuds for now worse come to the worst i have some small ones left from my earlies may try them :-\

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Re: seed potatoes for xmas
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2008, 20:24:19 »
Hi Folks,

We got some from Janelanenursery, but it looks as though they have sold out this year.

http://www.janelanenursery.co.uk/seedpots.html

They are sprouting now and we are looking forward to Xmas spuds.  :)

Might be worth keeping them in mind for next year.

MP

 

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