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Title: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: muddy boots on September 19, 2006, 18:43:16
I don't know if anyone has come across this site - http://www.realseeds.co.uk

I found them recently and have just bought some seeds for the coming season.  If anyone has used them before, I would be quite interested on their thoughts.  Quite liked they way they presented themselves and encouraged seed collection and feed back.

Certainly, they seem to have some interesting varieties but I was impressed that they run a large 'smallholding' in Wales.

:P ::) :D
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: saddad on September 19, 2006, 20:38:38
I've had some of the yellow Mangetout but not had a really good look... as I got £20's worth at Wyvales bargain basement I might get some specials!
;D
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on September 19, 2006, 21:47:22
I had a lot of seed off them last spring, which I was quite impressed with; you get a lot, it germinates well, and they include instructions for seed saving, which are also on their website. Now the 2007 list is out I'll be making another order soon.
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: Gadfium on September 20, 2006, 00:06:44
This has been my second year of buying seeds from them, I'm pretty much a novice at this, but I liked the results. I tend to stay away from F1s, so this is a box of delights.
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: shirlton on September 20, 2006, 12:39:28
have just ordered a catalogue, does look a good site
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: tim on September 20, 2006, 17:36:35
MB - have a look at http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/joomla/smf/index.php/topic,24378.20.html
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: flowerlady on September 20, 2006, 19:53:38
I have used these guys too ;D

I truly think they know their stock to perfection.  I had a brilliant year last year and will be ordering again this year.   

There are great instructions and tips that you weren't even looking for !!  :D

http://www.realseeds.co.uk/    ;)   Just have a look - think you will be impressed.

Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: tim on September 21, 2006, 10:26:57
And more info on the link that I posted?
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: shirlton on September 21, 2006, 16:36:38
moles catalogue came today. what huge one. it will keep me amused over the next 5 weeks while my arms mending. ive also sent  for the real seeds one
Title: Re: Seeds for the Traditionalists!
Post by: muddy boots on September 22, 2006, 18:31:49
Thanks Tim,

Judging by all the replies, I hoping that I have quite a successful result next year!  Once again, fingers crossed!  Presumably, they were based in Europe before returning to the UK, which is why they have so many small European seed collectors helping them out and how they discovered the variety of seeds.   :D