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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Derek on June 13, 2005, 18:34:15

Title: Catalogue
Post by: Derek on June 13, 2005, 18:34:15

Talking to a customer today I discovered he was an avid gardener and we had a guided tour of his two greenhouses. He had some wonderful tomatoes and gave me details of the Company he dealt with...
He sowed me their catalogue and boy what a selection..not just tomatoes but the choice of pepers too, all graded as to strength (HHH+)  ;)

I just had to share it with you (apologies if I am teaching you to suck eggs)

www.simpsonsseeds.co.uk

Derek

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: Tulipa on June 13, 2005, 18:38:24

Thanks, that looks interesting, have saved it to my favourites.  The peppers look good and the heat guide really useful.

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Post by: undercarriage plan on June 13, 2005, 18:51:59

Thanks Derek!!  Put it in favourites too, ready for next season!  ;D ;D Lottie

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: tim on June 13, 2005, 19:08:23

Having shopped with them for YEARS - I can wholly recommend Colin, Jane & Matt as being the BEST!! ENGLISH, & a small, devoted & personal business.

Have I not said this before - many times??

PS That was said in a jocular mood, u-p - maybe I should employ the dreaded smilies? That'll be the day!

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: undercarriage plan on June 13, 2005, 21:00:26

I'm always appreciative of advice, not been here long, so to many of us this is new. Thanks Derek.   ;DLottie

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: Merry Tiller on June 13, 2005, 22:25:39

Grumpy ;)

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Post by: Jill on June 13, 2005, 22:38:23

Went to the Chilli Fiesta down in West Dean, Sussex last year which was when I came across Simpsons Seeds.  Ordered chilli, tomato and sunflower seeds from them for this year which have all been fantastic - really high germination rate.  Very nice people to speak to too!  Incidentally the Chilli Fiesta was great fun too.

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: redimp on June 13, 2005, 23:38:35

A nice range and a nice approachable site - although it could do with a bit more description.  I have just had a look at 'beans' and it does not say whether they are runners, french or broad etc.  Now I know some beans but, being a newbie, if I want to try something different, I need a bit of help.  Otherwise I might come on here and ask a daft question like 'What's an Aquadulce Claudia?'  I know it says in the details page what they are, but if I am after a different runner, I do not want to be wasting my time on clicking said 'Aquadulce Claudia'.

As I said nice site and I hope they read this and make it even better.

If I have missed something and just made a complete idiot of myself, ignore this post and pretend I wasn't here.

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: Mothy on June 13, 2005, 23:55:56

Thanks for the link derek...saved for next year!!

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: tim on June 14, 2005, 07:51:48

Clanger - I've mailed them your comment.

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Post by: spacehopper on June 14, 2005, 08:24:40

Thanks, we'll give them a go next year.  :)

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: redimp on June 14, 2005, 08:46:13

Thanks Tim - should have though of doing that myself.

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: mark_h on June 14, 2005, 09:55:34

I will be using simpsons next year- the prices are good as well.

Mark

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: Derek on June 14, 2005, 17:44:38

I sent for a catalogue yesterday..that way I can browse at anytime, anywhere...bit like the Cinzano adverts of yesteryear.  ;)

Thanks Tim...it is always nice to get positive comments about suppliers

I was so excited when I made my original post the spelling is awful...forgot to spell check...what a silly boy

Derek

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on June 14, 2005, 22:53:51

There's loads of good stuff there, and I like the prices.

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: philcooper on June 15, 2005, 10:57:06

Derek,

Thanks for the link, their website is new - details added to my website

Phil

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Post by: clairenpaul on June 15, 2005, 11:12:22

Thanks Derek - looks good, will also be giving them a try

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: philcooper on June 15, 2005, 11:42:27

Those interested in older varieties of veg (and flowers) - with details of where they came from and lots more should look at Thomas Etty Esq's site at www.thomasetty.co.uk (http://www.thomasetty.co.uk) - the URL has changed if you already have it bookmarked

Phil

Over 30 varieties of tomatoes

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: tim on June 15, 2005, 11:49:09

And a big PLUS? They do plants of many things.

I always back-up my own sowings with theirs.

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: redimp on June 15, 2005, 20:02:23

Thanks Phil - I have updated my bookmark.

PS - they could do with an online ordering sytem.

Title: Re: Catalogue
Post by: philcooper on June 16, 2005, 11:01:18

RC,

On-line ordering systems tend to be supplied by companies which charge for the priveledge - Thomas Etty is a small company

Phil