Author Topic: Seed sharing circle 2011 (Read 112652 times)

Dandytown · « **Reply #460 on:** November 17, 2011, 13:21:44 »

still need to update google docs but will get to it on the weekend ;D

Poolcue · « **Reply #461 on:** November 17, 2011, 13:35:08 »

Quote from: Jayb on November 15, 2011, 13:31:31

I think I need lessons!

Me too.
I have added a scan and some text but there is a large gap where there shouldn't be.
Perhaps some nice person can correct it for me

Thanks
Peter

Dandytown · « **Reply #462 on:** November 17, 2011, 14:39:04 »

I am all bagged up now. I did make some of my own seed packets but ditched them for some little plastic bags that I saw in a stamp shop as I was passing. A bargain at £1.25 for 100. Printed some nice labels off in colour so they are looking pretty good.

Hope you all enjoy and can't wait to receive my seeds :)

Dandytown · « **Reply #463 on:** November 18, 2011, 12:02:22 »

Does anyone know if Jeannine is okay? She hasn't been online since 13th September ???

I wanted to contact her about sending her a batch of seeds but I now just hope she is okay and maybe just sunning on a beach somewhere :)

aj · « **Reply #464 on:** November 18, 2011, 18:15:27 »

I asked the same question a while back, after we swapped seeds and I couldn't send her a PM.

My seeds are on their way to you JayB.

Jayb · « **Reply #465 on:** November 19, 2011, 13:54:07 »

Seeds received yesterday from Goodlife, huge parcel thanks, the beans are very pretty, really looking forward to growing these ;D

Also Ian's parcel arrived this morning, thank you. I bought Aegis F1 rootstock earlier in the year might try a comparison next season.

Jeannine's been in touch.

Ian Pearson · « **Reply #466 on:** November 19, 2011, 19:45:51 »

Hi Jayb, glad the package arrived safely. There's one extra helping of each variety just in case (use as you wish).
Re the rootstock, I didn't have much luck with them, given that the packet I bought contained only four seeds (50p per seed!), and three of them did not germinate. The one graft I attempted did not take, so I pinched out the top and stuck it in as a cutting to grow for seed. It was not marked as an F1, but the price might indicate otherwise (I can't find much information about it).

Jayb · « **Reply #467 on:** November 21, 2011, 19:24:09 »

AJ's parcel arrived today, what a smasher! I just adore the envelopes and 'tis a lovely seed selection thank you. Have to admit I was very tempted to peek inside my envelopes- but luckily not wanting to spoil the suprise won through in the nick of time ;D

aj · « **Reply #468 on:** November 21, 2011, 19:30:23 »

Glad it arrived.

Also glad you like the packets; a friend designed the drawings and I am happy as larry with them.

Jayb · « **Reply #469 on:** November 21, 2011, 19:58:18 »

Quote from: Ian Pearson on November 19, 2011, 19:45:51

Hi Jayb, glad the package arrived safely. There's one extra helping of each variety just in case (use as you wish).
Re the rootstock, I didn't have much luck with them, given that the packet I bought contained only four seeds (50p per seed!), and three of them did not germinate. The one graft I attempted did not take, so I pinched out the top and stuck it in as a cutting to grow for seed. It was not marked as an F1, but the price might indicate otherwise (I can't find much information about it).

I think you may be right about them being an F1. I came across a picture recently (can't remember where though?), which showed a He Man vine that had been grown out, it was quite hairy/woolly. Not the same thing as normally it is grafted but I grew several varieties of woolly tomatoes this year and not much seemed to bother them. Shall I pop a couple of Aegis F1 seeds in for you to trial?

Edit to add, Which method of grafting did you attempt? I'm drawn towards using glue although not sure if it'll end badly with me stuck to the table!

Jayb · « **Reply #470 on:** November 21, 2011, 20:24:25 »

I found these interesting;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHnOYcI6B44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fd6tBQTTAg&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Jayb · « **Reply #471 on:** November 21, 2011, 20:41:57 »

Quote from: aj on November 21, 2011, 19:30:23

Also glad you like the packets; a friend designed the drawings and I am happy as larry with them.

Ahh, I thought you had bought them ready printed, they are delightful, clever you!

Jayb · « **Reply #472 on:** November 22, 2011, 20:56:36 »

Twoflower, your parcel arrived today. Love all the seed packets you have made, they all look super ;D

markfield rover · « **Reply #473 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:59:32 »

One will be pulling ones finger out by the end of this week- honest.
I will be adding some sweet peas- someone told me that they sow them in a seed tray when they are up about two\three inches
they cut the ROOTS back then pot on to deeper pots,never done this -do you think it is worth a try?

pumkinlover · « **Reply #474 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:29:49 »

I've updated the doc. with my contributions.
Unfortuanatly things did not go according to plan (partly due to the weather and me being a first timer!)

Jayb · « **Reply #475 on:** November 24, 2011, 22:34:47 »

Markfield you tease ;D

I've not come across cutting the roots back with sweet peas before, can't quite see the logic? Perhaps you could trial a few?

Pumkinlovers seeds arrived today, thank you. Loved our little parcels, I'm looking forward to opening mine ;D
Ps think you have done a fab job :)

pumkinlover · « **Reply #476 on:** November 24, 2011, 23:00:03 »

Getting exciting now ;D

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #477 on:** November 26, 2011, 22:53:26 »

We've had a death in the family, and it might delay my contribution a little. I'll try not to let that happen.

pumkinlover · « **Reply #478 on:** November 28, 2011, 07:23:35 »

Sorry to hear that Robert.

Dandytown · « **Reply #479 on:** November 28, 2011, 17:31:29 »

I can only speak on behalf of my self but take all the time you need :-[

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