Author Topic: Seed Sharing Circle 2013 (Read 84508 times)

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #360 on:** February 28, 2014, 18:49:16 »

Thanks to the people who sent the blackpod beans and the broad beans. I've been looking, and I have to apologise as I can't find out who you are!

Jayb · « **Reply #361 on:** February 28, 2014, 20:13:57 »

Sorry Robert, I meant to message you. I think from another thread you were looking for some more Blackpod Runners, which I said I'd send. The Broadies are my mix, all grown together the last couple of years, I know you are developing your own selection and thought these might be a useful addition.

Jayb · « **Reply #362 on:** February 28, 2014, 20:16:34 »

Quote from: ruud on February 28, 2014, 18:00:21

yes the pigeon dropped a package .

Wow that was quick, so glad they made good time

Get well soon

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #363 on:** February 28, 2014, 20:18:10 »

Thanks, JayB. You were spot on with those.

Jayb · « **Reply #364 on:** February 28, 2014, 20:23:14 »

Brilliant

Nigel B · « **Reply #365 on:** February 28, 2014, 23:04:47 »

Quote from: galina on February 26, 2014, 22:45:16

.................................... Also I had Shark's Fin Melon seeds as well as butternut squash in the seed packet from NigelB.

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Well spotted Galina. Sorry I hadn't updated the thread to say so, but this is my first time back on-line since posting my parcel..

Many thanks to all for the hard work and generosity that goes into making a thing like this work.
My parcel is still a source of wonder and pleasure...

easyonthebrain · « **Reply #366 on:** April 09, 2014, 13:53:02 »

Hi,

I'm a newbie and also have just got my first allotment so still getting stuff sorted. I was wondering if I could join or if it was too late?. Regards easyonthebrain

Jayb · « **Reply #367 on:** April 09, 2014, 15:43:54 »

Hi easyonthebrain, welcome to Allotments4all

Last season's Seed Circle is finished, but you are can join this year's one, have a look here and if you feel it's for you join in

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,77280.0.html

galina · « **Reply #368 on:** April 09, 2014, 17:13:00 »

Quote from: Jayb on April 09, 2014, 15:43:54

Hi easyonthebrain, welcome to Allotments4all

Last season's Seed Circle is finished, but you are can join this year's one, have a look here and if you feel it's for you join in http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,77280.0.html

Oh, I just noticed - Happy Birthday! - and welcome to A4A, easyonthebrain

galina · « **Reply #369 on:** May 18, 2014, 14:55:52 »

Just wanted to say another big thankyou to everybody. All seeds sown is coming up nicely (a few things have been held over to next year, but I included carried over seeds from a year ago). The quality of circle seed and the germination is so much better than from commercial packets. And of course the seed has been grown locally and not produced in another continent which makes a big difference.

If I single out just one, for example Chilacayote aka Shark's fin melon from two sources, both came up beautifully. It is a joy to sow these seeds and watch them grow.

Nigel B · « **Reply #370 on:** June 05, 2014, 19:30:59 »

Just to echo what Galina said.

I have some fantastic plants here this year, mostly from sowing single seeds in the firm belief that 'our' seeds are the freshest available.... And I don't think I've had a single failure so far. Even the seeds sown straight into the soil are flourishing.

You lot are fantastic!

Thank you all again!

markfield rover · « **Reply #371 on:** June 06, 2014, 07:47:29 »

Here too, plus I am sowing with success seeds from 2011, makes you wonder about the seed companies , and that makes me like Real Seeds even more. Just come from the greenhouse even before the kettle goes on - all that germination ...good for the soul I reckon .

Jayb · « **Reply #372 on:** June 27, 2014, 16:04:52 »

My plants are still quite small yet but a couple of pictures of my Melothria Scabra.

Jayb · « **Reply #373 on:** June 27, 2014, 16:10:01 »

Anyone have success with germinating the Bay Laurel?

Mine didn't start to show until mid May - June, a few little babies.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #374 on:** June 29, 2014, 20:34:13 »

No sign of mine yet. I'm hoping I still have seeds after a mouse had a dig around in the pot!

galina · « **Reply #375 on:** June 29, 2014, 21:02:50 »

Same here, no sign yet, sorry.

Jayb · « **Reply #376 on:** June 29, 2014, 22:20:10 »

Oh dear, not again. I picked them fresh this year just before sending the parcels as I messed up last year?
Mine have been outside in a pot of B&Q compost, so no special treatment here!

Nigel B · « **Reply #377 on:** June 29, 2014, 22:49:59 »

Did anyone try the Goji Berry seeds yet? I hope you all have luck with them.

Jayb · « **Reply #378 on:** June 30, 2014, 06:50:00 »

Quote from: Nigel B on June 29, 2014, 22:49:59

Did anyone try the Goji Berry seeds yet? I hope you all have luck with them.

I left it a bit late to get mine started this spring, but thought I'd try half in the autumn and the remainder next spring?

Edit to add quote.

goodlife · « **Reply #379 on:** June 30, 2014, 06:58:05 »

Quote from: Jayb on June 27, 2014, 16:10:01

Anyone have success with germinating the Bay Laurel?

Mine didn't start to show until mid May - June, a few little babies.

Nothing here ...yet...

Saying that...I've got one that I planted 20 year ago...and it has never ever shown any signs of flowering ?! ...so perhaps bay just don't trust my nursing skills..

Hmm..my seed tray is in GH...perhaps I should move it outside where it would stay move evenly moist...

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