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General => The Shed => Topic started by: goodlife on September 18, 2010, 22:23:48
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I'm looking some European companies..who's got good variety of all sorts..now I'm familiar with all UK sites..and I know about Vreeken's Zaden (really good one that)...surely there is more in this side of the world.. ???
Winter is coming and one needs to prepared for those dark night...and there is still some pocket money left in purse too.... ;) ;D
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There was a long thread back in January 2007 about this seed catalogue - a real work of art!
http://www.graines-baumaux.fr/
Tricia
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high end seed porn you mean :) ;D
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high end seed porn you mean Ohh..ahh.. ;)
I shall enjoy searching that Graines site...but is that all we can come up to ??? ::)
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They have juwarot carrots :) :) :)
Anyone know how much p&p
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I like Nicky's seeds on line :)
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If you google 'gemuesesamen' you will find lots of German sites. Otherwise look up the translation for 'vegetables' in other languages and google. I'm sure there are masses out there!
Tricia
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Now let's be honest Goodlife, do we really need seeds ;) ;D. You'll need another plot at this rate. On no forget I said that, can you imagine ::).
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Ohh..Granny...of course we need..one can never have too much..and the world is full of different varieties to try.. ;D..I'll just have to direct them to my box...
OH YES...I can imagine yet another plot....but it would be utter nightmare...this body of mine struggles with these 2 plots..never mind more ::)
I might be daft but 3 one would be classified as brain dead..and I'm not there yet...I might have to start learning some languages....my German is bit rusty too, but practice makes perfect, I wonder how many seed packets would I have to order before my German would become fluent ??? ;D
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You might like http://www.kokopelli-seeds.com/ (http://www.kokopelli-seeds.com/)
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Yep..kokkopelli...been there...gooood..and their book is worth of every penny.. ;)..and if anybody who saves seed doesn't have one...get it..brilliant..
..and...when I bought mine, I got 5 packets of seeds with it instead of 3.. ;) ;D
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some of sites that I've been using...
https://www.vreeken.nl/2007/index800x600.php?urloptions= (https://www.vreeken.nl/2007/index800x600.php?urloptions=)
http://www.alanromans.com/p-1784-beetroot-cheltenham-greentop.aspx (http://www.alanromans.com/p-1784-beetroot-cheltenham-greentop.aspx)
http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/ (http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/)
http://www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk/index.html (http://www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk/index.html)
http://www.greenchronicle.co.uk/ (http://www.greenchronicle.co.uk/)http://www.organicseedsonline.com/ (http://www.organicseedsonline.com/)
http://www.simpsonsseeds.co.uk/ (http://www.simpsonsseeds.co.uk/)
http://www.irishseedsavers.ie/ (http://www.irishseedsavers.ie/)
http://www.tozerseedsdirect.com/ (http://www.tozerseedsdirect.com/)
http://www.thomasetty.co.uk/ (http://www.thomasetty.co.uk/)
http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/homepage.htm
http://www.seedsofitaly.com/ (http://www.seedsofitaly.com/)
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/ (http://www.realseeds.co.uk/)
http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk (http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk)/]http://www.exhibition-seeds.co.uk/index.html[url] (http://www.exhibition-seeds.co.uk/index.html[url)http://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/chilternseeds/index/pn/12/[/url]
http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/ (http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/)
...others?... ;D
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Premier seeds direct, sorry no can do links ;D. Have you been to wyevale yet?
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1ust a thought for anyone who needs storage for seeds, the Co-op has big tins of quality street, roses & celebrations for £4.75. Cheap seed storage ;D ;D ;D.
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Great idea dont know which bit i like best storing seeds in tin or chocs in tummy. :P
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so it's one tin for peas..one tin for beans..etc.. ;D
..and what am I going to do with the chocs.. ;D
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..talking about storage...my seeds are starting to 'grow out' of my 'new' storage box..
I'm wondering now if I were to make my redundant freezer into storage ....3 draws and a shelf..box of dry 'swell gel' into bottom to keep things dry...would it be suitable.. ???..obviously I would not plug it on... ::)
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I think this is a dangerous thread you've gone and started Goodlife :)
I see no one has mentioned Bakers Creek yet :D
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pennardplants.com free P&P on seeds.
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There has been mention of moles seeds before but I must say their sweetcorn has been brilliant I think that I had 98% germination and 98% good viable plants.
http://www.molesseeds.co.uk/
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..that's more like it..let's get those grey cells working..dangerous or not ;D
..Bring more on...
The reason I'm after EU sites is that I do not fancy with all rules and regulations, certificates etc..if buying from outside sources...
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I got some interested heritage beans from Heritage Harvest but they take a very long time to arrive in the post.
http://www.heritageharvestseed.com/
Excellent seeds Great germination and very strong growing plants.
This one is interesting as well
http://www.beansandherbs.co.uk/heirloombeanseed.htm
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Ahhhh...now that site is promising...what other costs did you have to pay? Did they send without 'health certificates'?...
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,,and another one..
http://www.beansandherbs.co.uk/index.html (http://www.beansandherbs.co.uk/index.html)
..ohh..you already mentioned...
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P&P was quite high and post extruciatingly slow. It was well outside the time for logging a complaint with paypal.
They were sent as samples. Did not have any other issues. No certificates or customs charges paid.
Their Pisarecka Zlutoluske dwarg bean is magnificent.
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pennardplants.com free P&P on seeds.
Yes, but the quantity of seed in a packet is pitiful for the price. :-\ It's like buying from Moreveg but at Kings prices.
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Thought that may be the case as no of seeds.
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Premier seeds direct, sorry no can do links . Have you been to wyevale yet?here we are then...
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Premier-Seeds-Direct/About-Us.html
No I haven't been wyevale...there is none near enough..(phew...shortage of pocket many would be more severe ::))
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I haven't tried these people yet, but may give them a go this winter - be warned its a true pumpkin fest!
http://www.kcb-samen.ch/shop/
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OHH..AHH...now that tickles.. ;D
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;D
If you do buy from there you'll have to let me know how it goes, I can't quite figure out how many seeds you get per packet, probably need to have another look....... Anyway, let us know how tickled you are :P ::) :D
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Brown Envelope Seeds from Ireland:
http://www.brownenvelopeseeds.com/
more squash varieties from Germany:
http://www.kuerbis-company.de/Shop/shop.html
UK site not yet mentioned, with a phenomenal choice including many seeds from outside UK:
Seeds by Size
http://www.seeds-by-size.co.uk/
Squash seeds from the Netherlands:
http://www.pompoenerie.nl/zaden_bestellen.php
Seeds from Austria:
Reinsaat
https://shop.reinsaat.at/cgi-bin/katalog.cgi?lang=eng
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http://www.kuerbis-company.de/Shop/shop.html
Thanks for that link galina - the squash pages in particular are to drool over :D. There are so many varieties in each family with good descriptions. Difficult to choose! P & P is only 2.50 euros too!
Tricia
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:o...oh my..this thread did escape my attention since last posting...
"list" for sites is starting to look good. Galina...you additions will keep me busy for a while ;D
Now while this tread is up again..anybody has any other sites to add?
Do we know any private collectors & their sites who might sell/swap or do something interesting with their seeds/tubers etc?
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Do we know any private collectors & their sites who might sell/swap or do something interesting with their seeds/tubers etc?
Private collectors - there are quite a few, but their websites are often not in English. Shouldn't be a problem with google translate.
As private collectors work hard to keep a treasure trove of rare varieties going, there is often a request for help with this effort, either to send freshly produced seeds back or to distribute to others, to keep rare varieties more widely grown. Please be sensitive to requests for help with seedsaving. Most private collectors make little or no money from their seeds, unlike seed shops, they are enthusiasts who keep rare varieties from going extinct.
here is one, ask for details by email.
http://tomaten.bplaced.net/tomatenhahm.html
http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Tatiana's_TOMATObase_-_Heritage_Tomatoes
Also mainly tomatoes:
http://www.irinas-shop.de/
Many vegetables, via a seed/info book:
http://www.garten-pur.de/153/Garten-pur%20...%20v_Bohl.htm
For swaps or SASE /money to cover postage, tomatoes, beans and peppers:
http://www.joogen.bplaced.net/gar.htm
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As private collectors work hard to keep a treasure trove of rare varieties going, there is often a request for help with this effort, either to send freshly produced seeds back or to distribute to others, to keep rare varieties more widely grown. Please be sensitive to requests for help with seedsaving. Most private collectors make little or no money from their seeds, unlike seed shops, they are enthusiasts who keep rare varieties from going extinct.
I forgot to say, seed portions from private collections are usually fairly small, just enough to grow and save a larger portion of seeds for the future.
The header 'Seed Shopping Sites' does not really apply to most private collections, but Goodlife asked whether we knew any .....
Ebay traders often have interesting varieties too without expecting help with keeping varieties from extinction.
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I haven't tried these people yet, but may give them a go this winter - be warned its a true pumpkin fest!
http://www.kcb-samen.ch/shop/
Curse you!..... If I'd seen that site a few weeks ago I'd have kept the plot in Oxford just to grow squashes on..... they do everything! :o .... Now I'll have to try and get a third plot .....
chrisc
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Well I came across Nordic Genetic Resource Centre...Bit like our seed library..and sometimes they release seeds for private individuals to grow..so I wrote them "a story"..and we'll see it I'm lucky.. ;) ;D One can only try...
I made a 'shopping list' of all sorts from back old home..some varieties that I didn't even know they existed...
I hope they feel sorry for 'little, poor, old' emigrant ::)
But if any of you have any connection for college or university or any other organization they should provide seed for research....I wonder if we could make 'club' together here in A4A for some purpose that would fill their 'release' category's ;D
So..clever ones...how about getting your 'grey matter' in gear and 'make up' a good reason for us to get some rarity's to our seed saving circles ;D
[url]http://sesto.nordgen.org/sesto/?scp=ngb&thm=sesto[/url
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OMG OMG OMG :o.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
IT WORKED ;D ;D...I just received email from Nordic... saying that they have just sent my seed request ;D ;D....AND....I assume they are free as well ::) I suppose it helped being Scandinavian too ;D
I ordered err..requested some beans and peas and turnips and tall growing wheat or rye...and something else too..tried not to bee too greedy ::)..I could have filled the form up manytimes but that would not have worked..
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Well my seed arrieved from 'Nordic' and they were free...as long as I don't sell the produce or the seeds or use them for breeding purposes.
There was letter that explained that the "seeds are part of living cultural heritage and encouraged to be kept going on through seed saving"
Wonderful...so I got small sample pack of each of the things requested..Now I just have to grow and save seeds from them..and SHARE ;D ;D...future swaps are in planning ;D
All the varieties are Finnish and Swedish origin..maybe next year I'll try to widen the selection to other Nordic countries..who knows I might be lucky again ;D Nordic has such a treasures stored away....one can only dream..
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That's exciting, goodlife. Tell us about the varieties.
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Congratulations, Goodlife. Glad you liberated some seedbank varieties with a view to making them more widely available. This will be exciting. Wish you all the best with your grow-outs. And hope that they turn out to be really useful too.
Coming back to seed shopping sites. Found this Swiss seed shop, who have a very nice line in rare Pro Specie Rara seeds (Swiss equivalent of our Heritage Seed Library or Seed Savers Exchange in USA). They send anywhere in Europe if payment is made by credit card.
http://www.saemereien.ch/pro-specie-rara-samen-264/index-3.html
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The reason I'm after EU sites is that I do not fancy with all rules and regulations, certificates etc..if buying from outside sources...
I have bought from US seed shops. Have kept orders very small. There is a traveller's allowance of 5 seed packets which can be brought back from trips abroad (there are very few exceptions like real potato seeds, all normal garden seeds are ok). I deduced that a tiny order of garden seeds is not what customs are overly worried about. It is live plant material they really don't want without certificates. If the seed order is small, it seems to be overlooked, but maybe I have been lucky.
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goodlife, re; the private seed collectors have you taken a peek at masdudiable.com,you maybe gone sometime.
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Don't encourage her ;) ;D ;D ;D.
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I've never ordered any from outside of the EU..but I am increasingly more and more interested ;D There is such a quantity of different varieties of Maize and beans..as an example...that tickles my curiosity ;D
But that Saemereien site will keep me interested for a while ;D
Tell us about the varieties.Well....2 Turnips..(Kiihtelysvaara& Rustiina) which both are old Finnish varieties..there is one of similar in HSL collection..these were originally grown in forest clearings..all the wood was burned into ashes and these turnip varieties were grown in that ground as a first crop. One of these are actually from village where my Gran was born.
2 Pea varieties...One Finnish one Swedish (Paula & Skansk Margart)..garden peas
1 Variety of Chives from Finland (Lyperto)
1 Wheat ( Apu) from Finland..
2 Beans (Swedish Brown & Swedish One Dot)
Now I don't know nothing about heights etc. as they do not provide this info..
Turnips and chives are no problem..Beans should be climbing as they are vulgaris group and I assume the peas are short/ medium height as tall ones would struggle to produce full crop up north...I assume ::)
But its all fun to find out what they are like. One of the turnips feels already like family treasure..I'm hoping to save some seed of those and send it over for relations as present..one day..I bet even they haven't heard of it although being local variety ;D..Can't wait.. Now I have to polish my brassica seed saving skills ;D
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goodlife, re; the private seed collectors have you taken a peek at masdudiable.com,you maybe gone sometime. Some encouragement is always very welcome ;D.
Don't encourage her .
What else one can do for addiction..I don't drink, smoke, do drugs..seedaholic is at least hamless..ish.. ;D
One cannot take the pocket money with her when time comes..so she might as well make some use of it...relations only argue over it..saves them a job ::)
I thought I promised my box to you GJ in my will so you should be happy that I keep it well stocked ;D ;)...I only do it for you :-*
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What else one can do for addiction..I don't drink, smoke, do drugs..seedaholic is at least hamless..ish.. ;D
I sympathise with your predicament and it appears you genuinely have absolutely no choice in the matter ;D ;D
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Goodlife, that does sound exciting.
I would love to be able to find some local varieties to grow, I keep on buying things from all over the place. I've hinted about Heritage seed library membership for Christmas, but I do that every year ::)
How amazing to be able to locate a variety from so close to your ancestral home! Did you grow up near there as well?
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http://www.kuerbis-info.de/kataloge/pompoenenzaden.pdf
Pretty comprehensive Dutch squash catalogue for 2011.
Also do some other vegetable seeds:
http://www.kuerbis-info.de/
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http://www.loja.jardicentro.pt/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=d28a2d43aae31b8eddd607604593f3ca
Portuguese mail order seed company. Interesting veg such as Portuguese Couve cabbages and a really different assortment of turnips and beans too.
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Thanks Galina another interesting site you have found. I've already have Couve cabbage and a couple of cut n' come again types to try this year, but these look super and I'm really going to have a hard time resisting. I like the look of the dwarf butter bean too.
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UK site not yet mentioned, with a phenomenal choice including many seeds from outside UK:
Seeds by Size
http://www.seeds-by-size.co.uk/
To go back to one of Galina's earlier posts, has anyone used Seeds by size recently? I only ask as the last time I looked there was something on the website about the company being taken over, back in 2010... That appears to have all gone from the web site now, but it would be great to hear that it was all running reliably.
(I can't help but feel I'm lowering the tone of the thread here! :))
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SueK..I don't know about Seeds-by-Size now..but this time last year I ordered some tomato seeds from them..and ended up with only half of the order. After numerous emails I got answer back ... ::)
This is the tread for the story.. http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,58759.msg601276.html#msg601276 (http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,58759.msg601276.html#msg601276)
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I contacted them a couple of weeks ago and they responded by pushing me to another website, nutsncones...
chrisc
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Did they explain why?
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Oh and another thing..has anybody heard anything about Organic Seeds online= Association Kokopelli site? Their shop is not been selling for a while but it is still online ???
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I bought some seeds yesterday from Thomas Etty, they specialise in Heritage varieties.....
http://www.thomasetty.co.uk/
1066
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I bought some seeds yesterday from Thomas Etty, they specialise in Heritage varieties.....
http://www.thomasetty.co.uk/
1066
Thought you spent up at Seedy Sunday! ;D ;D ;D
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Oh and another thing..has anybody heard anything about Organic Seeds online= Association Kokopelli site? Their shop is not been selling for a while but it is still online ???
Seems to be working ok, although you need the more upto date site Kokopelli seeds.com.
l love looking at Thomas Etty's site and catolgue, altough I've never ordered anything :'( ....yet ;D
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I recently ordered some from http://www.realseeds.co.uk Will see how well they grow.
They encourage seed saving. All varieties sold can have the seed saved - no f1 hybrids.
I have got some Golden Bantam sweetcorn at last!
The only problem is cross pollination :( So I may have to buy more next year after all.
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Gypsy...you could practise a bit of pollen harvesting do hand pollination and producing your own true seeds is sorted ;)
It is not difficult, just a little bother..and then you would have plentiful supply for all those interesting swaps ;) ;D
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Thought you spent up at Seedy Sunday! ;D ;D ;D
I got them at the seed swap, they had a stall ;D
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From Belgium and they send abroad:
http://www.semaille.com/potageres/index.html
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Oh Galina..you just keep 'digging' these sites up ;D..carry on with good work ;)
But I start running out of my pocket money.
Anybody fancy trying their Finnish skills ;D...
http://www.exoticgarden.fi/index.php (http://www.exoticgarden.fi/index.php)
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Try Google Translate with the site =
http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=fi&u=http://www.exoticgarden.fi/&ei=SuJfTfuAHYWw8gP4g63pCw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCEQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.exoticgarden.fi/index.php%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26rlz%3D1G1ACAW_ENUK363%26prmd%3Divns
Not perfect but ok :)
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Oh Galina..you just keep 'digging' these sites up ;D..carry on with good work ;)
But I start running out of my pocket money.
Anybody fancy trying their Finnish skills ;D...
http://www.exoticgarden.fi/index.php (http://www.exoticgarden.fi/index.php)
Thank you. Well, it's the weekend, raining, the garden is horrible and very slippy underfoot. I have done the greenhouse jobs, not yet time to start on dinner ......... so I have been following up various veggie varieties, which often leads to foreign seed sites ...... yes I know, but purchasing is not compulsory.
Now for that Finnish site ..... medicinal plants, dye plants, nordic adapted climate plants ...
I may be some time ...................................................... ;D
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Not bad translation :o..with some languages google throws quite amusing translations..sometimes really rude ;D
I'm not quite 'fluent' with using translator and normally trying to use my grey cells instead ::)..I'm sure I've lost quite few of them recently.
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Whoops I should not have visited this thread. Seeds :P
Recently got some seeds from Sluis. Wanted Amaroso brussel sprouts they also have Kamo Kamo squash.
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Nice pics.
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I notice that Kokopelli has now shop in English...but prices are in euros..and they are coming from France.
Last year they still had association with farmer in UK and seeds came from there..so it must be their 'friendship' came to an end and that's why the web shop that I've been asking about is not operation anymore... ???
Any way some more drooling to do..... ;)http://www.kokopelli.asso.fr/boutic/index-en.html (http://www.kokopelli.asso.fr/boutic/index-en.html)
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Just came across this news article about seed companies.. :o serious business ::)
http://www.patnsteph.net/weblog/2010/01/kokopelli-in-new-conflict/ (http://www.patnsteph.net/weblog/2010/01/kokopelli-in-new-conflict/)
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another one for the collection ;D ;)
http://www.magicgardenseeds.com/ (http://www.magicgardenseeds.com/)
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Hi All - I am loving this thread. Unfortunately already ordered all my stuff for this year, but even so I am tempted :o
This one wasn't mentioned, I have used them for a few years now. They only have fairly ordinary stuff but it germinates and performs pretty well (especially if you choose to follow the Calendar) and there always seems to be plenty of seed in the packets
Stormy Hall Seeds
(http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/farming-amp-gardening/seeds/stormy-hall-seeds.html)
What are the potatoes like from Pennard Plants as they seem to have some I couldn't get hold of this year?
All the best and many thanks for all this lovely info
Sue
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Hi All - I am loving this thread. Unfortunately already ordered all my stuff for this year, but even so I am tempted :o
This one wasn't mentioned, I have used them for a few years now. They only have fairly ordinary stuff but it germinates and performs pretty well (especially if you choose to follow the Calendar) and there always seems to be plenty of seed in the packets
Stormy Hall Seeds
(http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/farming-amp-gardening/seeds/stormy-hall-seeds.html)
What are the potatoes like from Pennard Plants as they seem to have some I couldn't get hold of this year?
All the best and many thanks for all this lovely info
Sue
Thank you for mentioning this new-to-me seed company, who are selling biodynamic Demeter seeds. And also for the link to Magic Garden Seeds who have some nice heirlooms.
Pennards seed potatoes were fine last year ( we went to Hampshire Potato Day and they sold Pennards there). They have Dutch seed potatoes as well as Scottish (and probably from other places) and this is why they stock varieties that are hard to get. Last year they stocked Linzer Delicatesse, which is very difficult to find usually.
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Another one to add to list...Heirloom tomatoes..
http://www.heirloomtoms.org/store/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=catshow&ref=tomato_seeds (http://www.heirloomtoms.org/store/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=catshow&ref=tomato_seeds)
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NO MORE PL.....EESE.... !!!! STOP ;) ;) ;)
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This is why i have a huge boxes of seeds and the blokes on the allotment laugh at me!
Is it a problem getting seeds sent from america? I have sent for some dwarf tomato seeds , are they not likely to come? It didn't say anything about postage problems on the site.
:-\
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I've never ordered anything from America..heirloom tomatoes that I just posted is UK company..bit pricey but nice collection...AND..they happen to be in Grow your own food show next weekend :-X...I'm only going to check them out though..I don't need anymore seeds ::) (little white lie :-X) ;D
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NO MORE PL.....EESE.... !!!! STOP ;) ;) ;)
Another addict... ;D
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This is why i have a huge boxes of seeds and the blokes on the allotment laugh at me!
Is it a problem getting seeds sent from america? I have sent for some dwarf tomato seeds , are they not likely to come? It didn't say anything about postage problems on the site.
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I have never had a problem, but my orders were small, 5-6 packets. I am however prepared to accept that once in a while a packed does not make it and there is no redress, unlike with a UK company who will send a replacement. There is a good chance your seeds will arrive. Let us know.
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NO MORE PL.....EESE.... !!!! STOP ;) ;) ;)
Another addict... ;D
No I have it completely under control!!!!
Mind you only March- time yet!!!
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No I have it completely under control!!!! OOHH..she is in denial ::) ;) Admiting it makes you feel better..but there is no cure..once addict, always addict ;)
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No I have it completely under control!!!! OOHH..she is in denial ::) ;) Admiting it makes you feel better..but there is no cure..once addict, always addict ;)
I felt so good the other night when I tidied up my seed box and the lid fits badly. :D :D :D
It is most unlikely that those lovely tempting pictures on that web site would have any influence on me what so ever.
Heritage seeds indeed. Probably ancient old rubbish no one would want to grow anyway. Got dropped by the big seed companies for a good reason.
No I'm not in the least bit interested.
I'm back to the plot now to see if I can bash myself on the head again! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Well back from the plot- no further head injuries!
May just have another little peek after tea!! ;)
Please tell me it's too late and I can forget about it till next year! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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This is why i have a huge boxes of seeds and the blokes on the allotment laugh at me!
Is it a problem getting seeds sent from america? I have sent for some dwarf tomato seeds , are they not likely to come? It didn't say anything about postage problems on the site.
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I have never had a problem, but my orders were small, 5-6 packets. I am however prepared to accept that once in a while a packed does not make it and there is no redress, unlike with a UK company who will send a replacement. There is a good chance your seeds will arrive. Let us know.
Only order four packets and they are dwarfs as well ......fingers crossed then
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Ok I gave in-five more packets from Heritage ;D ;D ;D
How quick is delivery??? will they be here by monday? ;) ;) ;)
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;D ;D ;D
This is truly a lethal thread, especially now I'm looking for aubergine seeds :-X
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The Co op has Quality Street on offer again. Bargain all round, chockies to eat, tin for seeds, & did you know that the coloured papers can go in the composter.
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My tomato seeds from Heritage seeds came today! :-X :-X :-X
That's preety good service by my reckoning, I love the packets. Plus a freebie :D :D :D
this forum has a lot to answer for- loving it!!! ;D ;D ;D
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My tomato seeds from Heritage seeds came today! :-X :-X :-X
That's preety good service by my reckoning, I love the packets. Plus a freebie :D :D :D
this forum has a lot to answer for- loving it!!! ;D ;D ;D
pumpkinlover - great news ;D
grannyjanny - please don't :) :) :) (given up chocs for lent)
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That was quick service...and what did you get for freebie?..most important information ;) ;D
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Pink Ping Pong- I can hardly write it without laughing!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Err..just another site to look at..if you haven't ordered all for this year ::)..or maybe you are already planning 2012..like me ;D ;D
http://www.nutsncones.co.uk/index.html (http://www.nutsncones.co.uk/index.html)
Good seletion of corn and tomatoes.. ;)..haven't checked all other seeds yet :-X
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Him, I am very sure this is seeds by size under a new name, same addresses etc.
Pink Ping Pong is a super tom by the way.
Mmm someone else collecting dwarf toms, me too. and it gets quite addictive what did you get? I think we need a seperate post on this .
Looking for aubergine seeds, is this another ciollection, I might have a few spares, let me know and I will have a look. I did give a lot of my collection away a few months ago so not sure what I have bit I will happily share what I have.
XX Jeannine
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Oh..I didn't know seed-by-size changed name..it still keeps popping up under old name in server..I knew the company was taken over ???
It doesn't have half as much stock as 's-b-s'..
We'll see what happens..I made tiny, teeny, wheeny sort of trial order..just to see what service is like :-X ::) ;D..and only for that reason..I don't really need any moore seeds ;D 8)
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..you're kidding me.. don't need seeds..seeds are the stuff that dreams are made of.
I have often wondered what it would be like to only buy/grow exactly what you would need. Do you really think there are gardeners out there that actually do that.
Never to share or have surplus etc..
I wonder if they exist.
XX Jeannine
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I looked on freecycle today & someone was looking for a tomato house. I replyed to her & said I didn't have a grow house but I have tomato seeds she can grow outside. I asked if she was growing in pots or garden. She has chickens so is growing in pots. I am sorting out a few seeds to send with the tomatoes.
Sharing is so good. Makes me smile ;D.
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My mail just arrived.. seeds from Tom Wagner, TPS and tomatoes, it doesn`t get anymore exciting than this.
XX Jeannine
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I wonder if they existBelieve me they do..I've got one neighbour..lottie next door..he always buy same varieties..he buys just the same amount of packet that he knows he needs..and that's it..
Any freebie seeds from magazine he gives to me as he don't use them ::)
Only seed he save is his runner bean..and even those he counts to exact amount and rest of it he gives to me..last autumn that was nearly a carrier bag full :o..shelled, dried and ready for storage. I've been eating them over the winter ;D ;D
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You sending me seeds made me smile too *grannyjanny*.....btw they are doing very well indeed.
Duke :)
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Few more to add..Warning! ..these sites contain tomato seeds!! ;D (amongst others)
http://www.readytogrow.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.readytogrow.co.uk/index.htm)
http://sampleseeds.com/?page_id=65 (http://sampleseeds.com/?page_id=65)...they send to UK..
http://www.chileseeds.co.uk/heirloom-tomato-seeds_1.htm (http://www.chileseeds.co.uk/heirloom-tomato-seeds_1.htm)
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Sampl3e seeds as I said earlier is a great site, |Remo who runs it is very trustwiorthy, her prices and postage is great.
Please don't buy from Amishland or Dr Tomato.
XX Jeannine
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Jeannine said:
Please don't buy from Amishland or Dr Tomato.
why?
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Lisa at Amishland in notorious for changing the names of varieties , she renames them, also she is very slow to ship,the histories of her seeds are exaggerated to look glamourous, she is expensive, germination is often poor and wrong plants grow from seed.
There are many errors on her site. overall not a safe place to buy.
XX Jeannine
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I used www.moreveg.co.uk this year and kept on going back.
Most things are 50p per packet and customer service is good and delivery excellent. Think its a small home run company as I always deal with the same lady (Rachel) who promptly offered and sent me a replacement when I enquired about some pepper seeds that failed to germinate
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I've found http://www.vegetableseeds.net (http://www.vegetableseeds.net) to offer great service and they're keenly priced. What I like is that they give the estimated number of seeds per packet with the thumbnail picture - it's quite easily to compare prices with those on other websites.
Quite a small selection of veg varieties as yet, but give them time...
;D
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;D ;D...http://www.seemnemaailm.ee/eng/index.php (http://www.seemnemaailm.ee/eng/index.php)... ;D ;D
HAPPY SHOPPING.. ;)
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Oh..and if somebody has ordered from Seemnemaailm..would you like to give some reviews about the company?
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Update on Magic garden seeds Germany
I got my order beautifully packed. I didn';t get any answers to my e mails though asking when they would be shipping so i sent a letter through Paypal, I got an immediate reply saying my emails may have gone into their spam and that my seeds had been in the mail a week and sure enough they turned up the next day.
Some very unusual seeds there
XX Jeannine
PS, Goodlife seemnemaailm have neither good nor bad rating with daves
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Thanks Jeannine...I've been browsing Magic Garden Seeds many times now..and felt temptation tickling my fancy many times.. ;D
As for Seemnemaailm..if nobody else have ordered..I shall leave my ratin here once the order is sorted.. ;)
I've got order in process in Nordgen seedbank as well...fingers crossed that it will be aproved..and several other 'bits and pieces' on a go..when I go to Finland for holidays..proper seed hunting trip that.. ;D
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Has anyone tried www.livingseeds.co.za
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Oh..and if somebody has ordered from Seemnemaailm..would you like to give some reviews about the company?Just a update on this..
I ordered from the company and everything did go smoothly and paying with paypal was bonus too..so easy transaction. I got all the seeds that I ordered. Prices were really cheap..but..the seed count per packet is not huge.
Which is good for some varieties as I can easily save my own if needs to be. But it is something to consider if you are thinking of growing large quantities at once..you may need to go for larger packet or order several.. ;)
And little addition for the list.. ;D
http://fataliiseeds.net/ (http://fataliiseeds.net/)...for those who would like to grow some unusual varieties of chillies. They have quite a few 'wild' species of chillies available as well as the usual cultivated types.
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Looking at this site, seemnemaailm... It is seed porn heaven! Cannot believe all the things they have! As I only grow a little of many things, it wouldn't matter to me if the quantities were not so generous. They have great varieties of squash and pumpkin, if there were only 5 or 6 seeds per pack, it is still a huge bargain!
I will try them, thru Paypal, what have I got to lose?
And the exoticism of telling my friends I am growing Estonian veg! lol, will confirm that I am definitely ready for the men in white coats!
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Errr..antipodes...don't rush to order any squash seeds...you should have a 'little' something coming to your way..hopefully soon... ;)
I did order some pumpkin seeds for edible seeds and those packets had more than just odd seed in..around 20 per variety.
As for payment...they don't have straight payment facility..but you need to wait their confirmation email to come first..and then they tell you what amount money to send through the paypal....and don't forget to attach the order number for the payment..!!! ;) ;D
I haven't checked their site for few weeks but they had loads of sale seeds...cheap seeds even cheaper!
Have fun!
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Errr..antipodes...don't rush to order any squash seeds...you should have a 'little' something coming to your way..hopefully soon... ;)
Ah you can never have too many pumpkin seeds! And I could then give some away to other people (like your good self!) I was also blown away by the peppers and chillis they have, I guess these must be things that they eat a lot there. I have a colleague who is Hungarian and he and his wife have a little veg patch in which they grow tomatoes, onions and vast amounts of Hungarian peppers, sweet and hot! There are some different coloured ones on that Estonian site which just look too cute! My peppers were great this year and I have high hopes for more in 2012. I think I will give the Aubergine space over to peppers and chilis, as they never do that well.
Some cheap cucumbers and gherkins too, and they also have various types of beans.
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;D...and...and..and.. ;D
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O-hoy you chilli lovers...get your specs on and enjoy.. ;D I hope you have some pocket money left ;)
Another page to add on this 'list'..
http://www.exotic-seeds-lapalma.com/cgi-bin/shop_en/shop.cgi (http://www.exotic-seeds-lapalma.com/cgi-bin/shop_en/shop.cgi)
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Well my new years resolution was to curb my seedoholic tendencies. Well that did not last very long. seemnemaailm very tempting. As soon as I saw all those cousa type courgettes I am off again. Still trying to find a good replacement for Clarita.
I particularly like the section labelled 'plants not afraid colds'.
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Ah, Goodlife, your Estonian offering has brought joy to my heart as it has some Russian seeds - hopelessly rusty but looking forward to ordering some tomatoes, and, in the meantime, thank heavens for google translate! ;D
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Looks like majority of their seeds are Russian origin...the packets didn't have any other lanquage on them..so its bit fun ;D I'm really pleased to find that site..there is such a wealth of unknown varieties in Russia that we still haven't have any knowlege of...and those in Seemne are just some commercial varieties.
Now if I could only get my hands on their heritage seeds.. :-X ;D
In past Russian different institutes used to do lot of breeding..ups..that too but I'm talking veg sort now.. ::) ;D They didn't grow western varieties at all but all was their own 'making'. I'm glad that internet has made it possible to do some shopping cross borders. Estonia still have lot of Russian 'heritage' left after separating from the 'big mama'.
I'm hoping to find some more similar sites..search goes on..
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Google translate seems to do the russian better than the estonian.
I presume that some of the Russian varieties will have been bred to be cold hardy.
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I presume that some of the Russian varieties will have been bred to be cold hardy.
Hmm..not necessary.. :-\ If you look at atlas and see how big country Russia is..part of it has similar climate to Mediterranean countries..if not even warmer. They must have bred veges for every possible climate.
But generally I would say they are very suitable for our climate.
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I tried various 'Franchi seeds' (seeds of Italy) last year and I'm afraid in my case a total flop, this year just bought from 'Premier Seeds' off e-bay, :)
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If you are feeling hard up Wilkinons have the seeds back out ... and 3 for 2 too!
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My seeds from Estonia have arrived. ;D Packet sizes for courgettes small but a few is fine. Ordered several types of pale cousa style courgettes, I hope to find a worthy substitue for Clarita.
The only disappointment is the few broad beans. I think you would need several packets to make a row. If I can find a way to prevent the voles from eating them I might be about to save some.
But they seem to be great value for money and their service is good.
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Good to hear. I ordered some tomatoes and a courgette earlier this week from the same place - I went for the Chaika (Seagull) courgette in the end, looking forward to trying it all and getting out the Russian dictionary in the meantime! It was really difficult to choose.
:D
Yes, not all of Russia is a frozen waste, nor does a reference to Siberia guarantee that something will grow easily outdoors, but I noticed today that some descriptions mention growing in southern regions.
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If you do not speak russian you can go back to the original web site and then copy and paste the text into an online translator.
But with courgettes I think I kind of know what to do with them. The only thing I am not familiar with is rooted parsley but there is plenty online about Hambury Parsley.
I presume I start it off like parsley. I chose several courgettes rather randomly. My growing condition are so idiocyncratic that it is totally pot luck what will do well.
I am sure something I have bought will grow. Anyway it will be a bit of fun trying.
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Plant world seeds have just sent me a catalogue,
must not get any more tomato seeds
must not get any more tomato seeds
they just look and sound so enticing ;D
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I know this isn't the newest thread, but has anyone tried the US company Adaptive Seeds? I'm very tempted by some of their sugar snap/mange tout peas which don't seem to be readily available over here - and I still have some birthday money! :) I can't find a review of them anywhere.
Btw, received my tomato etc seeds from that Estonian company we were discussing recently - very happy with the results (with the usual proviso, of course, that it's too early to try them out); I double checked with them about whether some varieties were hybrids and they came to me via email, so for now I would have them down as helpful.
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No-one familiar with these (see above)?
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I assume you mean this;
http://www.adaptiveseeds.com/
I does look interesting site. Do you know if they do send to UK?
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I assume you mean this;
http://www.adaptiveseeds.com/
I does look interesting site. Do you know if they do send to UK?
$5 international flat rate
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You beat me to it, Poolcue! :) I put in a dummy order to see yesterday and it allowed you to select UK from a drop-down box.
Of course, as it's a flat rate, the temptation is to order a few packets to make it worthwhile - a good job my lot like mange tout/sugar snaps! :) It just seemed a bit strange that a seed saving organisation of sorts didn't seem to attract many comments anywhere else. Most of the ones I'm after are available at peace seeds (http://www.peaceseeds.cn/PSList12.htm (http://www.peaceseeds.cn/PSList12.htm) goes straight to the catalogue), which bred them in the first place, but it's not as on-line friendly or economically sensible to go through them.
I just wondered whether any of our north American contingent had tried them out.
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I've bought a couple of lots of seed from them although I've not grown all the seeds yet, it seems a good company. When I ordered they sent emails to update order process and when dispatched, seeds were sent in timely fashion and well packaged. I did come across a mention somewhere that someone wasn’t sure where they sourced their varieties but it does seem they made links while in UK and Europe. I’ve noticed several places saying seeds shared by Adaptive Seeds.
They look gorgeous don't they, I bought a few types of sugar snap/mangetout peas to grow this year. I was hoping to add one to the seed circle dependent on how they do and taste.
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I was sent this page...
http://www.glecklerseedmen.com/ (http://www.glecklerseedmen.com/)
You know who you are...getting me part from last of my pocket pennies... ;)..like I needed more tomato seeds.. ::)
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I've found Gleckers a great company, fantastic selection and fast friendly service, top rate :)
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I've been watching to much of Mrs Brown's Boys. I miss read the name of Gleckers ;D.
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Hi just a related message..
I visited with Tatiana on Sunday, a real treat she is a lovely lady, it is good to see where ours eeds come from.
I also bought some seeds from Salt Spring Island and have been dissapointed to find out that some them are wrongly described.
Don't forget if there is something you just have to have from this side of the pond and they won't ship it to the UK, you can have it shipped to me and I will ship it on.
Gives me the chance to pay back the favour for folks that have done that for me over there.
XX Jeannine
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How wonderful to have Tatiana so close and even better she is lovely too ;D
... and fingers crossed this year is much improved on last for her.
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Just to say "thank you" to members who responded to my query, either on the thread or via pm. It is all much appreciated :). I shall probably place an order with adaptive seeds next week - will let you know how I get on!
:)
Incidentally, jayb, choosing one of their pea varieties for the seed circle sounds an excellent idea. I'm tempted to do something along the same lines but don't want to double up on anything someone else has done - any idea which varieties you'll be sowing at this stage?
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We did need a few more seed suppliers - right? The following all stock endangered Dutch varieties - and a lot of not endangered varieties
http://www.zaadhandelvanderwal.nl/nl/site/home
http://www.tabernal-zaden.nl/index.html
https://www.sluisgarden.com/
http://tuinboetiek.nl/catalog/
http://www.levenvanhetland.nl/erwt.htm
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(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen164.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)...Nah!..never too many seed shopping sites.. ;) ;D...never enough money.. ::) :-X
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Sorry going off topic
Incidentally, jayb, choosing one of their pea varieties for the seed circle sounds an excellent idea. I'm tempted to do something along the same lines but don't want to double up on anything someone else has done - any idea which varieties you'll be sowing at this stage?
I'm not sure yet of my final grow list, but if you would like to grow any of them for the circle that is fine by me :)
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Bought from SluisGarden last year. They do the sprount Amaroso which does very well in dry gravelly soils, I also got Calabrese Lord which has huge very early heads, and Kumo Kumo squash which was very very productive. But their P&P charge is very high and they also charge vat. Luckily got some amaroso and KK left and got Lord from elsewhere.
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I don't think I have mentioned Sativa Rheingau yet. No, not what the name might suggest (hemp - what did you think of ;) ), but they stock over 100 varieties from the Swiss HSL equivalent, Pro Specie Rara.
Google translate helps, but for variety names it is useful to go for the original text.
http://www.sativa-rheinau.ch/oekologisches-saatgut/de/home.html
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No, you haven't mentioned that before...THANKS!..that site will keep me busy when I don't have nothing better to do.. ;D ;D
Do you know a site..don't matter if its is European or World wide, where they give money away.. could do some... ::)..and lorry load of seed storage containers.. :-X ;D
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And to think I'm inclined to stick to lidl and save my own.. ::) ::). BTW I've a wonder woman Latvian cleaner/ friend/ gardener/ who comes 2x a week and speaks Russian [and Latvian] if you need translation post on Mon or Wed. and I'll ask Dzintra if that helps at all.
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Here's a link to a range of shopping sites. Many are US so not sure how helpful
http://www.williamrubel.com/online-vegetable-seed-catalogs/
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Bumped 'cos it's a useful site and it's that time of year coming up again.
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:)Like to share this one with you all that's if you have not found it already :D
seeds always come good for me, packing always good and lots of info on sowing seed.
http://www1.freewebs.com/garden-gnomes-adventures/
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:)Like to share this one with you all that's if you have not found it already :D
seeds always come good for me, packing always good and lots of info on sowing seed.
http://www1.freewebs.com/garden-gnomes-adventures/
Thank you...I've just made little order.. ;D
New seed sources are very welcome to our 'list'!!!!!!! ;D
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Did you get your seeds yet, anything nice?
Mine arrived today, can't wait to sow them... :D
:)Like to share this one with you all that's if you have not found it already :D
seeds always come good for me, packing always good and lots of info on sowing seed.
http://www1.freewebs.com/garden-gnomes-adventures/
Thank you...I've just made little order.. ;D
New seed sources are very welcome to our 'list'!!!!!!! ;D
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:)Like to share this one with you all that's if you have not found it already :D
seeds always come good for me, packing always good and lots of info on sowing seed.
http://www1.freewebs.com/garden-gnomes-adventures/
Just to report that my little order did arrived..quick and reliable service. ;D
AND..."shoot me " if this has already mentioned..something that I came across while surfing.. :D http://www.rareplants.de/shop/default.asp?
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Just found this tiny company:
http://www.tomatensamen.at/
Their beans are fabulous and they also have loads of tomatoes and cucumbers.
Could not resist ordering a few beans and hope they will come soon.
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Could not resist ordering a few beans and hope they will come soon.
Oh-Ah...that is good site. Something to grow for future seed saving perharps? :glasses9:
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Could not resist ordering a few beans and hope they will come soon.
Oh-Ah...that is good site. Something to grow for future seed saving perharps? :glasses9:
Oh yes ............................... :wave:
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http://www.florsilva.it/
Site from Italy with vegetables, flowers, garlic, shrubs and trees. They have a few unusual varieties and an English button.
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Ah...thank you..I've been desperately going through different sites..but they all just feel so boring..same 'old' stuff.
While is boring outside I NEED some sites to go through.
...not that I need anything...just window shopping... :angel11:
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Ah...thank you..I've been desperately going through different sites..but they all just feel so boring..same 'old' stuff.
While is boring outside I NEED some sites to go through.
...not that I need anything...just window shopping... :angel11:
I know just how you feel ........................ cos I feel the same :wave:
Was researching variety names and descriptions and ended up there by chance :happy7:
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Try SeedParade - I have used them for years and really good value and service.
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remember you can get cashback/tesco clubcard points now with some companies
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I'm not sure if two of my favourite sites have been mentioned, both sites are selling Tom Wagner's varieties :drunken_smilie:
http://www.tomwagnerseeds.com/
http://newworldcrops.com/zen/index.php? New World Crops, isn't currently selling seeds over the summer period, I think too busy with growing things.
Edited link
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Has anyone heard of sycamoretrading.co.uk in Co. Derry? All their seeds seem to cost £l.99 with free P & P.
Tricia :wave:
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Has anyone heard of sycamoretrading.co.uk in Co. Derry? All their seeds seem to cost £l.99 with free P & P.
Tricia :wave:
It's a new site to me.
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(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen164.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)...Nah!..never too many seed shopping sites.. ;) ;D...never enough money.. ::) :-X
And space!!! :BangHead:
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My one stop shop is www.seedparade.co.uk
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I've not bought anything from Wallis Seeds, but they were mentioned in a parsnip thread http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,76558.0.html Might be some interesting ones that are not readily available?
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Here's a few more UK ones not mentioned yet. I’ve bought seeds from Tamar, Original Touch, Garden Organic and Tuckers and found them good. I’ve not used Sea Springs but bookmarked the page, something must have caught my eye!
Garden Organic http://www.organiccatalogue.com/
Original Touch http://www.originaltouch.co.uk/
Sea Spring Seeds http://www.seaspringseeds.co.uk/
Tamar Organics http://www.tamarorganics.co.uk/index.html
Tuckers Seeds http://tuckers-seeds.com/index.php?route=common/home
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Anyone noticed how pretty the Chiltern Seeds website is these days? Got an email from them the other day, very stylish, looks more like Sarah Raven's website (although I use that site to get ideas and info and buy elsewhere as they are blooming expensive!) I gather the founders two daughters have taken over running the firm now so perhaps that explains the new look...very impressed with the photography on there.
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Territorial, West Coast Seeds and Salt Spring also ship to the UK.
XX Jeannine
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Territorial, West Coast Seeds and Salt Spring also ship to the UK.
XX Jeannine
Thanks Jeannine. I have ordered seeds from Territorial, was a few years ago, but seeds arrived safe and well, as did the seeds from the public catalogue of Seed Savers Exchange. They even put in a paper catalogue (it was an online order), which really bumped up their shipping costs to way above of what I paid for shipping.
However, recently postal prices have gone up steeply and shipping contributions are usually more than 6 dollars even for a small order (to get it by customs without attracting attention). Getting seeds from the USA is still worthwhile these days, especially if we actually seedsave and enjoy unique varieties for more than one gardening year (and seedshare of course :wave:). There are a great number of pretty unique varieties available in the USA (and Canada). Sadly many are old European varieties, which have disappeared here but were kept alive and growing by immigrants. This is why in most cases US/Canadian varieties also do well here.
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Galina, if you find anything over this side that they won't post to the UK, have them post it to me and I will send it on. I also have a US address which I use for the companies who won't ship over the border directly to me, very useful for some stuff XX Jeannine
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Galina, if you find anything over this side that they won't post to the UK, have them post it to me and I will send it on. I also have a US address which I use for the companies who won't ship over the border directly to me, very useful for some stuff XX Jeannine
That is a kind and generous offer, thankyou Jeannine :sunny:
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Sparrow has just put this link in another thread
Sorry, I didn't see your post - I got them from Uncle Bobby's seeds: http://www.bobby-seeds.com/en/Cucurbits-and-more/Squash-Seeds/Maxima-Seeds-all/Jarrahdale::90.html
Look at all those moschata
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Another good one Digeroo, although it was already on the list.
Thanks Jeannine, I've still some updating to do.
I'm not sure I need to comply with that document ancellsfarmer, as I don't sell seeds.
Goodlife's main thread for chatting about seed sites is here http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,62941.0.html
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Is that all!?...I thought we could have come up more than that... :tongue3:
Thank you for 'tidying up' and putting all in list form, they are much easier to find. Though I hope folk would still keep posting their experiences with different companies...good and bad...it is good help when deciding where to get the goodies from/or not.
This year I'm going to wait the circle's parcel before making any seed orders.. :angel11:
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I've just received my order from Tamar Organics, quick delivery and well packed although a couple of items are outstanding while they wait for fresh harvest.
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I always use Dobies www.dobies.co.uk had no problems with them and they seem to be competitive.
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DEFRA.. :violent5:
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I've been looking at Terwins site, looks nice and I've placed a small order, I'll let you know how I get on.
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I like the pics on this site. It take a few moments to download a catalogues. Prices prorate are good but designed for professional growers so larger packet sizes but some lovely pictures.
http://www.ballcolegrave.co.uk/Growers/_catalogues.aspx
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I like the pics on this site. It take a few moments to download a catalogues. Prices prorate are good but designed for professional growers so larger packet sizes but some lovely pictures.
http://www.ballcolegrave.co.uk/Growers/_catalogues.aspx
Lovely pictures on the site, love the peppers.
This site has some of Thomas Etty's seeds http://www.thegrowyourownshow.co.uk/grow-it/seeds.html?limit=30
P&P seems to be £3 although I'm not sure if that is per order or a certain amount of packets?
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I've been looking at Terwins site, looks nice and I've placed a small order, I'll let you know how I get on.
Just to add I received my seeds from Terwins promptly and they also included a trial pack of mixed radish. (I was quite pleased to find Spanish Black (Morada) carrots on their site.) They charged £1.25 for postage which isn't as hefty as some, although I find I use DT Brown more now as they have free postage on seed orders.
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Another site to add into list... http://www.dreschflegel-shop.de/index.php :glasses9:
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...and..
http://en.runabergsfroer.se/ :toothy10:
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I may have to sue for mental cruelty... :toothy10:
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Nice one two new to me sites :blob7: :icon_cheers:
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After seeing how many seed banks there are i realise that searching them
would be ... very, very time consuming.
Ideas:
(1) Someone should start a seed 'index' website that allows visitors
to search all the seedbanks looking for specific types of seeds or
varieties of seeds, cultivars, hybrids, etc.
(2) Someone should figure out how to configure google to only search
a specific set of websites (eg seed banks) -- perhaps this idea could
be employed in idea (1) above.
(3) Someone should create a search engine, like google, that's focused
on fruit and veggie growing, agricultural supplies and services.
If any of these 3 ideas has already been implemented could you kindly
post a comment to this thread and let me please ?
Thanks to anyone who replies
playground :)
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Seedbanks are not designed or intended to be sources of seed for general growing. They provide special interest seed, for example seeds for a specific gene or for specific research. They often stipulate in their MTAs (material transfer agreement) that no profit will be made from their seed or that research carried out will be shared with them.
A great deal of their accessions are not named, just numbered, so that would just not work out in practice. If looking for something specific for a reason, we will just have to wade through and possibly need to convince the seedbank why we want something. They don't see themselves as suppliers of seeds to the general public.
Most of the other seed sources can be googled quite successfully by adding the word 'seed' after whatever it is we are looking for. :wave:
After seeing how many seed banks there are i realise that searching them
would be ... very, very time consuming.
Ideas:
(1) Someone should start a seed 'index' website that allows visitors
to search all the seedbanks looking for specific types of seeds or
varieties of seeds, cultivars, hybrids, etc.
(2) Someone should figure out how to configure google to only search
a specific set of websites (eg seed banks) -- perhaps this idea could
be employed in idea (1) above.
(3) Someone should create a search engine, like google, that's focused
on fruit and veggie growing, agricultural supplies and services.
If any of these 3 ideas has already been implemented could you kindly
post a comment to this thread and let me please ?
Thanks to anyone who replies
playground :)
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Seedbanks are not designed or intended to be sources of seed for general growing. They provide special interest seed, for example seeds for a specific gene or for specific research. They often stipulate in their MTAs (material transfer agreement) that no profit will be made from their seed or that research carried out will be shared with them.
A great deal of their accessions are not named, just numbered, so that would just not work out in practice. If looking for something specific for a reason, we will just have to wade through and possibly need to convince the seedbank why we want something. They don't see themselves as suppliers of seeds to the general public.
Most of the other seed sources can be googled quite successfully by adding the word 'seed' after whatever it is we are looking for. :wave:
Thanks Galina. I presumed that "seed banks" were simply seed shops... selling to the public. We live and learn. :)