Topic: Seed Sharing Circle 2014?

[Jayb]

Ohhh....I'm looking forward to this year already

I'm thinking hard some possibilities for this year....and so far my plans are for..

Peas..some sugar lord mangetout..perharps Galina would join with me with this as my own supplies are not that big yet?
Possibly some  Gilfeather turnips...?? I haven't taken the roots out of storage yet to check how they are..how's yours doing Jayb?..any stored/saved for seed?
Possibly some sugarbeet..they have over wintered in ground and are looking fine...
Of course one have to save some tomato seeds....
Perhaps a chilli of some sort...

Well..that is first plan so far...that may change many times yet..

All sounds good to me 

Yes I'm going to try for Gilfeather Turnips too, I left mine outside to see how they coped with winter. But it's been so mild it's not been much of a trial, although I was told they should withstand our winter’s just fine. Just to add Gilfeather Turnip is more what we southerners think of as a Swede, grown to crop late Autumn and over winter. The seeds for mine and I think Goodlife's were originally sent from a kind A4A’er a few years back. I've been hoping to produce some fresh seed, so fingers crossed between us there should be a good supply.

Snap! I grew some sugar beet last year too, although mine didn't get that big, a bit too wet down here I think. But trouble free to grow.

[markfield rover]

I will throw my hat into the ring with- tomatoes...Marianna's Peace & Sandpoint , pea - Jeyes and runner bean Georgian. Fingers crossed etc.

[goodlife]

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Yes I'm going to try for Gilfeather Turnips too, I left mine outside to see how they coped with winter. But it's been so mild it's not been much of a trial, although I was told they should withstand our winter’s just fine. Just to add Gilfeather Turnip is more what we southerners think of as a Swede, grown to crop late Autumn and over winter. The seeds for mine and I think Goodlife's were originally sent from a kind A4A’er a few years back. I've been hoping to produce some fresh seed, so fingers crossed between us there should be a good supply.

Did you notice that Real Seeds have Gilfeather's n their website now too...sods law..but hey ho, self saved are that bit more 'precious' than bought seeds

[goodlife]

I will throw my hat into the ring with- tomatoes...Marianna's Peace & Sandpoint , pea - Jeyes and runner bean Georgian. Fingers crossed etc.

More tomatoes! 

[goodlife]

Me too please, if you don't mind a newbie saver...

Will be growing things that can't cross, just to be safe! Currently thinking of alberto locoto chillies and will find summat else similarly safe. My Kent Blue peas are being grown in isolation at Mum's, so perhaps those.

If I may...peas don't cross that easily so you don't have to 'isolate' them.. If you are growing more than one type chilli and pepper...you may want to 'isolate' their flowers to get true to type seeds.
BUT...you selection of varieties sound good and should be easy enough for 'newbie' saver
BE WARNED!...you have just stepped to a slippery slope and you about to get infected with seed savers fever

[Jayb]

I will throw my hat into the ring with- tomatoes...Marianna's Peace & Sandpoint , pea - Jeyes and runner bean Georgian. Fingers crossed etc.

Luvly selection 

[Jayb]

Oops, just remembered I was going to add some runners to this years parcel 

I think I mean last years parcel just sent 

[goodlife]

I haven't even looked through my beans yet..there just might be something to add..

[Jayb]

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Did you notice that Real Seeds have Gilfeather's n their website now too...sods law..but hey ho, self saved are that bit more 'precious' than bought seeds
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Yes, saw it there the other day, made me smile. They seem to like them too 
Know what you mean about them being more special when they were sent over by someone you know, even in a cyber way!

[Jayb]

I will throw my hat into the ring with- tomatoes...Marianna's Peace & Sandpoint , pea - Jeyes and runner bean Georgian. Fingers crossed etc.

More tomatoes! 

Have I said you can't have enough tomatoes   

[goodlife]

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more special when they were sent over by someone you know
Indeed...and again BIG thank you for the original seeds..you know who you are.....I know you do keep eye on us..

[Jayb]

I forgot to add Galina has kindly agreed to help out with this year’s Circle. And after the delays of last year (mostly me!) I'd like to propose we finish our 2014 circle in January of 2015 which should give a chance for all seeds to be harvested and dried in good time and avoid the Christmas period. Seeds would need to be sent in by mid-January to be returned at the end of that month, ready for seed sowing in February.

[SueK]

Hi all, 
It would be lovely to join you all again this year, if that's ok.
It's early days, but I'm going for tomatoes (!) and hoping for some peas - must be the time of year! 
Sue

[galina]

Ohhh....I'm looking forward to this year already


Peas..some sugar lord mangetout..perharps Galina would join with me with this as my own supplies are not that big yet?

That's in the plan already.  Since 'green-fingered' you managed to rescue this variety from very old seeds, a variety that gardeners still rave about but that has totally disappeared from any seed supplier, it will be a great pleasure to grow and save seeds this year!

[Jayb]

So far taking part and possibles of what maybe saved;
Goodlife, Sugar Lord mangetout, Gilfeather turnips, Sugarbeet, tomato seeds, chilli seeds
Markfield Rover, Marianna's Peace & Sandpoint tomatoes, pea - Jeyes and runner bean Georgian.
Ian Pearson, Celeriac and Skirret
Pumpkinlover,
Jayb, Early Blood Turnip (Beetroot), Gilfeather Turnip.
Galina, Sugar Lord mangetout,
Sparrow, Alberto Locoto chillies, Kent Blue peas
Robert B,
Ruud, Ulluco and tomatoes.
SueK, tomatoes and peas

[galina]

Oops, just remembered I was going to add some runners to this years parcel 

I think I mean last years parcel just sent 

First seeds for the 2014 parcel    

[markfield rover]

From the HSL swap I did get some Portuguese cabbage but for my sowing plan for 2014 (in theory!!) I will not be using these so if anyone would like them please let me know.

[goodlife]

From the HSL swap I did get some Portuguese cabbage but for my sowing plan for 2014 (in theory!!) I will not be using these so if anyone would like them please let me know.

Ohh...do grow it yourself..it is wonderful and so much more rewarding than ordinary 'heading' cabbage.
I made some very yummy cabbage leaf wraps last summer with the leaves..just quick dip into boiling water to soften them up and then load each leaf with filling of you choice...wrap it up...sprinkle with cheese and/or breadcrumbs..into over for a while and done!
They were nice cold too..nice 'snack' to keep one going during day..healthier and better than any pasties..
If you are sure you are not going to use them....and nobody else is not volunteering...I can swap them for something else if you like..

[Jayb]

Goodlife is right they are a lovely cabbage and well worth growing. Save a few seeds for yourself they should be good for a few years yet.

Ps lovely offer 

[markfield rover]

Thanks for the info chaps you've persuaded me, now the good news I have two packets so..... Goodlife if fancy some just pm me . Cheers