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I installed a seep hose. I found it far more efficient than my previous system of putting the sprinkler on and the fruits developed well and foliage stayed healthier too for not having a regular shower.
I'd imagine almost everyone on this forum grows from seed. It is just so much more economical than buying plants. Standard varieties often cost no more than a couple of quid for perhaps 50 or more seeds, and even F1 types probably no more than three quid for 15. It is hard to find plants at much less than 3 for £10, even for standard varieties.My only word of caution. Don't start too early, and end up with large plants that are difficult to look after inside but cannot be planted out because they might get frosted. Follow TGs advice. The seeds germinate easily in the correct conditions and, in my experience, are good for several seasons But if you do decide to buy plants that's fine but (and I'm deliberately shouting now) NOT YET!!
I have Orange banana and persevere with it although I find it prone to blossom end rot, probably my regime rather than a issue with the variety.
Tomato seed also keeps forever - I had some last year from a pack at least a decade old that germinated just fine.
Quote from: gray1720 on February 16, 2021, 18:12:47Tomato seed also keeps forever - I had some last year from a pack at least a decade old that germinated just fine.Only buy sungold seeds. All my other toms are either from the old 'pass the parcel' or their descendents. Mainly varieties not particularly well known in Britain. I usually chit the number of seeds I want and generally get 100% germination despite some being well over 10 yrs old.