Author Topic: Seed Catalogue Comparison (Read 19981 times)

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2004, 13:05:18 »

Got my new Suffolk Herbs catalogue today, good veggie seed prices compared to the "big" companies in there too! http://www.suffolkherbs.com/indexSHUK.shtm

Garden Manager · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2004, 13:16:34 »

I am disapointed

Suffolk herbs/Kings dont do runner beans!!!

Any other good value companies i could try instead?

aquilegia · « **Reply #22 on:** October 12, 2004, 13:20:19 »

Yes they do Richard - how could they not? :D

Look under beans, not runner beans. or try this link

http://www.kingsseeds.com/data/MO/includes/frameset.asp?SHOP=MO&LAN=UK&MAIN=Default

derbex · « **Reply #23 on:** October 12, 2004, 13:20:42 »

Runner Beans are on page 31 of the 2005 Suffolk Herbs catalogue.

Jeremy

sandersj89 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2004, 13:21:48 »

Quote from: Richard F on October 12, 2004, 13:16:34

I am disapointed

Suffolk herbs/Kings dont do runner beans!!!

Any other good value companies i could try instead?

Kings certainly do, I have selected Butler from their list. Their web site is not very user friendly but the paper catelogue is very good.

Jerry

Garden Manager · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2004, 13:31:52 »

My mistake - thanks

I got a bit confused with the Suffolk herbs/Kings link. I looked on the Suffolk Herbs site (thinking it was King as well) and found nothing. There are two seperate sites it appears.

philcooper · « **Reply #26 on:** October 19, 2004, 13:58:23 »

Suffolk Herbs are owned by Kings.

Kings are seed merchants and grow their own seed (unlike most UK suppliers). They supply many catalogues such as The Organic Catalogue.

(So Suffolk Herbs are amongst the "big boys")

On my calculations Tuckers are cheaper on catalogue price but when you consider the basic 35% discount that Kings offer to groups (in addition to the National Allotments' scheme) they come out cheaper.

On HDRA membership - typing HDRA membership in Google takes you staright to the information at http://www.hdra.org.uk/join.htm

Phil

philcooper · « **Reply #27 on:** October 19, 2004, 14:04:39 »

There are, of course, loads of other seed companies see www.plant-seed-mailorder.org.uk were there are over 30 offering vegetable seeds

Phil

Wicker · « **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2004, 23:34:37 »

We get a special cheaper deal from Kings thru FEDAGA (Federation of Edinburgh District Allotment and Gardens Association), also potatoes (allvarieties) are only £2 per 3 kg and onioon/shallots 80p kilo (Ithink). Excellent prices and we have found standard supplied to be very good.

That sounds sort of smug but isn't meant that way, just that we are lucky I think.

mitzzy · « **Reply #29 on:** October 20, 2004, 19:11:06 »

hi wicker :)

I am just down road you in sunny (not ) Fife .

Our allotment used to have a shop (so I was told ) but it bombed .
I am still trying to decide what I should grow in my plot .

mags

Wicker · « **Reply #30 on:** October 20, 2004, 21:25:25 »

Hi. Mitzzy, we don't have a shop on site - couple of bigger sites in Edinburgh do tho. We have a site rep who contacts FEDAGA, collects orders and arranges delivery. Very satisfactory so far, for us anyway.

Still order some stuff from the other catalgoues tho as you sometimes want a special variety or soemthing a bit different.

philcooper · « **Reply #31 on:** October 21, 2004, 11:53:35 »

I have just had an interchange of e-mails with the Kings web site providers.

They agree that it could be improved and are about to make the search facility more visible (so the fact that they hide runner bean under B should no longer be a problem)

Marcus was most appreciative of recieving comment - Morale - don't just winge to yourself or others who can do nothing about it, speak to those who can!

tina · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2004, 02:10:55 »

I did a comparison of three different seed companies last year, and Dobies won hands down. Have been very pleased with the results too!!

Sarah-b · « **Reply #33 on:** November 01, 2004, 09:03:48 »

Has anyone ever bought from Seeds of Italy? Or compared prices?
They seem very reasonable (lots of seeds in the packets).

(http://www.seedsofitaly.sagenet.co.uk/)

Sarah.

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #34 on:** November 01, 2004, 22:51:17 »

Hi Sarah.....answered you somewhere else also, but yup, I have also bought seeds from them and agree, good service and loads of seeds for the money! Also, wait until the new year and they have a seed sale! It is a bit lucky dip but I received about 12 packs of seeds for about 4 pound last winter!

oubykh · « **Reply #35 on:** November 03, 2004, 22:44:14 »

if you have the new kitchen gardener turn to the back and find the Doobies catalogue advert. if you ring them and quote the ref no. you'll get a free pack of seeds with a catalogue!! ;D

PakChoi · « **Reply #36 on:** November 05, 2004, 09:10:55 »

Has anyone used "Simply Vegetables" or its main catalogue "Plants of Distinction"?

BAGGY · « **Reply #37 on:** November 22, 2004, 17:46:35 »

WHERE DO YOU GET THE CATALOGUE ? I MAY BE A BIT THICK BUT THE WEBSITE DIDN'T HAVE A LINK. ??? (P.S. I'M NOT SHOUTING - LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR PUNCTUATION)

Quote from: growmore on October 08, 2004, 11:14:11

HI All ,
I get most of my seeds from Kings.I order them through our allotment society as we are members of the the,
" National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners" Which runs a seed scheme .
Anyone can join the "National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners"
Individual membership is £15 pound a year but if 10 or more join as a club society etc it is £17-50 or £1-75 each..
I find the seeds are nearly 50% cheaper than buying them elsewhere..we each get a catalogue etc and order form .Ok this has no glossy photo's etc to it but it has advice etc ,,, There is the Choice of 700 vegetables and herbs Choice of 500 flowers and collections .All the seeds come foil packed in their own packets etc,,,There also seems to be a lot of new varieties each year, Here is web address for
National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners,

http://www.nsalg.org.uk/index.htm
Cheers ..Jim..

growmore · « **Reply #38 on:** November 22, 2004, 18:36:54 »

The seed scheme catalogue comes from Kings seeds but you do need to be a member of the National Society of Allotments and Leisure Gardens..To use it ..We get ours sent in block to our local allotments society ..cheers Jim..

djbrenton · « **Reply #39 on:** November 23, 2004, 00:55:50 »

I spent days choosing my varieties but it all went astray when I sent £10 to seedfest and got in return

Tomato   Yellow Pear
Lettuce   Iceberg
   Black seeded Simpson
   Tom Thumb
   Paris Island
   Buttercrunch
   Prize Head
   Bibbi
Endive   Broad Leaf Batavian
Leaf Chicory   Rossa Di Verona Tardiva
Southern Pea   Mississippi Cream
Chilli Peppers   Serrano
Aubergines   Black Beauty
Cucumbers   American White Metki
   Straight 8
   Marketmore 76
Pickling Cucumbers   West Indian Gherkin
   Boston Pickling
Melons   Orange Honeydew
Carrots   Royal Chantenay
   Scarlet Nantes
   Tendersweet Imperator
Beetroot   Ruby Queen
   Cylindra
Parsnips
Turnips   Seven Tops
   Purple Top White Globe
Radishes   Champion
   China Rose
   China White
   Easter Egg
   French Breakfast
Cabbage   Mammoth Red Rock
   Early Round Dutch
   Late Flat Dutch
   Golden Acre
   Early Jersey Wakefield
   Copenhagen Market
   Red Acre
   Michihili
Savoy Cabbage   Invernale Mantovano
Cauliflower   Di Jesi
Collard   Georgia Southern
   Vates
Spinach   Bloomsdale
   Giant Noble
+ 5 other varieties.

They've got a special Christmas pack of 50 assorted veg seeds for £10 and also 20 herbs for under £6.
I've still got some other veg seeds to buy but I've gone from an estimated £130 down to about £30 by choosing to try what they've sent. With 1800 sq yds to fill I'm well pleased.

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