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Title: Rallying Call!
Post by: Amazin on July 06, 2007, 23:01:47
Okay, folks, following on from my thread of the same name in the Edibles section, I've started this thread for offers of spare seeds, specifically for people who've been affected by the floods and who want to try again (and I applaud you all). My other post has a list of what can still be grown (and what other A4A ers are sowing now) and most can be started off in pots for transfer later, so please do have a look.

Below is my list of spare seeds. If there's a lot of requests for something, I might have to divvy up quantities, so apologies in advance:

Beetroot, Boltardy
Broccoli, Autumn Calabrese
Cabbage, Greyhound
Cabbage, January King 3
Cabbage, Offenham 2 - flower of spring
Cabbage, Primo 11
Carrot, Autumn King
Carrot, Early Nantes (for a baby crop?)
Cauliflower, All Year Round
Celery, Golden Self-Blanching 3
Kale, Sutherland
Kale, Tuscan
Leek, Autumn Giant 3
Spinach, Scenic
Squash, Butternut
Squash, Acorn
Swede, Best of All
Turnip Broccoli, San Marzano
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: MrsKP on July 07, 2007, 06:49:01
Thanks for the push Amazin.  I've got a box full of seeds here that I can't possibly grow myself.  This is my full list, some of which are too late for this year.  Some have been swaps from kind people on here, so if I can help anyone one out, just pm me. It may only be a pinch of each but don't hesiite to ask for as many varieties as you want.

Aubergine   Black Beauty
Beetroot   Wodan F1
Carrot   Autumn King 2
Carrot   Early Nantes 2
Carrot   Parmex
Carrot   Rainbow F1
Carrot   Supreme Chantenay Red Cored
Carrot   Sytan F1
Chilli   Boule de Turqie (from Biscombe - more a hot pepper)
Chilli   Cayenne
Chilli   Jalapeno
Chilli   Spanish (unbranded saved seed)
Courgette   All Green Bush
Courgette   Astia F1
Courgette   Defender F1
Cucumber   Marketmore
Cucumber   Masterpiece
French Bean   Brittle Wax (Dwarf)
Herbs   Basil Dark Opal
Herbs   Basil Lime
Herbs   Basil Sweet Genovese
Herbs   Borage
Herbs   Bronze Fennel
Herbs   Chives
Herbs   Cress
Herbs   Mint
Herbs   Mustard Golden Streaks
Herbs   Parsley Curlina
Herbs   Parsley French
Herbs   Parsley Plain leaved
Leek   De Carentan 2
Leek   Musselburgh
Radish   French Breakfast 3
Radish   Icicle
Radish   Sparkler 3
Runner Beans   Hestia (Dwarf)
Salad   Delicato Lettuce
Salad   Dobies French mix
Salad   Gardeners World Mixed Salad Leaves
Salad   Little Gem Lettuce
Salad   Mesclun
Salad   Mr Rothergill's Italian Salad mix
Salad   T&M Oriental Mixed Salad Leaves
Salad   T&M Spicy Mixed Salad Leaves
Salad   Webbs Wonderful Lettuce
Spinach   Cezanne F1
Spring Onion   Ishikuro
Spring Onion   North Holland Blood Red
Spring Onion   White Lisbon
Squash   Japanese Dumpling (Superprout's via Trixiebelle)
Squash   Jaspee de Vendee
Squash   SA Butternut
Tomato   Cream Sauage
Tomato   Gardeners Delight
Tomato   Harbinger
Tomato   Legend
Tomato   Tigerella

Help yourselves.

;D
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Georgie on July 07, 2007, 20:31:35
Based on Amazin's list I have small quantities of the following available:

Dwarf French Beans
Climbing French Beans
Carrot Parmex
Courgette (I think it's Black Beauty)
Cucumber Marketmore
Cucumber Crystal Apple
Radish Tarzan
Spring Onion Red Beard

PM with details if interested.

G x
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 07, 2007, 20:52:33
Hi, I too can help with the reburbishing of folk's seeds due to the weather. I have far too many varieties in my rather large collections to list but if anyone has lost their tomatoes,squash,pumpkins or courgettes the chances are I have that variety and  I would be happy to send some to you, my bean collection is smaller but pretty varied and you are very welcome to have what I have. Pm me the varieties you need .

XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Amazin on July 08, 2007, 01:54:21
Jeannine,

You've had a hard time already girl, so listen verrry carefully, I shall say zis only once:

What can WE give YOU?!!!

;) ;D
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 08, 2007, 15:04:24
Allo Allo, you have made me laugh so loud,the thing is truly I have so many seeds , I truly am bursting at the seams. In fact I feel embarrassed now cos I feel I should accept something I need and for the life of me the only thing I am short of are Lingua Di Fuoco beans and  Safari Kenyan beans which I always grow as I have none left,  Tyee spinach which I don't think you can get here, but I have other kinds and I gave away my spare  packet of Lilywhite sea kale. Honestly I cannot think of another thing, and I am going to try to find some seed potatoes and try some in bags, if not I shall re plant some of what we have already saved.

You are truly Amazin' you know, but I would be lying if I took what I don't need and I do have tons os squash seeds I can share.

Please don't be cross!!

XX Jeannine

Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: manicscousers on July 08, 2007, 16:01:26
haven't got any seeds, I've donated them to somewhere else but, I've got various herb cuttings, now growing happily, I have rosemary, 2..thyme, 4..sage, about 3, I think, lavender, 3..I can take lemon balm, oregano and mint ones, they won't be rooted but they should be ok this time of year..if anyone wants one, I can stick it in a jiffy bag, let me know addresses  :)
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Amazin on July 08, 2007, 17:26:33
No probs, Jeannine - just wanted to make sure you were okay. I'm only sorry I don't have any of the things you listed there, but they're a bit specialised for me - I'm afraid the species of things I have are more the 'Commonus Gardenus' type from the Veggies for Idiots range!

... and even then there's no guarantee I'll succeed!

;D
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 08, 2007, 19:56:34
Ah, you are a love, your Mum did a good  job she brung you up right XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: markfield rover on July 08, 2007, 20:09:30
Jeannine, I have Lingua di Fuoco Climbing only prob' 2004 on pkt, but if you think it is worth a try will post ,post haste.
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 08, 2007, 20:37:57
Oh yes please, I will give it a go I think they will be fine,thank you so much, I think you have my addy. XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: markfield rover on July 08, 2007, 20:47:47
Jeannine, consider it done. I have your address.
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jitterbug on July 10, 2007, 16:20:49
You know Jeannine you amaze me.  You just come out of a flood and you are already wanting to help others.  What a lovely person you are ;D ;D  Afraid I cannot help with what you are looking for though also only have the common old garden varieties.  First time this year growing PSB and Black Russian kale.

I do however still have mental pictures of you wading up to your knickers with your tomato plants under your arms. ;D ;D

Jitterbug

Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 10, 2007, 17:34:41
Thanks Jitters, I am one of those dopey folks who needs a crisis to forget my own worries, in this case the toms were in crisis.

I have always felt sad cos I was born when I was,I would have liked to have been a pioneer in a covered wagon, not fighting thr Indians by the way, I would have swapped recipes with them, but to race for land in the Oklahoma settling must have been fantastic.

Steering the rig, no time to stop, so  birthing the pig in the back while churning butter with my left  foot.

Oh Dream on Jeannine XX
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Raisedbed on July 10, 2007, 22:10:28
Jeannine I have an opened packet of Safari Kenyan Dwarf Beans (new this year).  I am more than willing to send you some out of it.   If you send me a message with your address I will pop some in the post to you.
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 10, 2007, 23:16:49
Oh smashing I will do that right now Thank yoy Jeannine
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: cambourne7 on July 10, 2007, 23:24:54
Hi

I 2 have plenty of seeds if anyone wants to list what there looking for.

I dont unfortunatly have anything that jeannine is looking for although maybe another suitcase  ;)

amazin well you are !

Cambourne7
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Irish-Digger on July 12, 2007, 08:29:03
Hello All,

I would be interested in anything that I can grow from now on.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: TheGrowingFamily on July 12, 2007, 12:37:50
I've sent some seeds to nitiram. If there are any leftover or any she doesn't want, maybe she would like to pass then on to anyone who's lost stuff in the floods.

TGF  :D
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: norfolklass on July 12, 2007, 13:07:02
I've got quite a wide range of seeds to spare, too.
and reading in Organic Gardening's August issue, there's still tons that can be sown:
http://www.organicgardeningmagazine.co.uk/features/2007_08_august/feature1.php
please ask and I'll pop some in the post!
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: emmy1978 on July 12, 2007, 13:22:21
Me too
2 packs salad leaves
Peas - kelvedon wonder
Broccoli -PSB
Cress!
Parsnip - white gem
Radish - French breakfast & scarlet globe
Climbing bean - Cobra
Beetroot- Boltardy
Carrot - Autumn King
Sweetcorn - Honey Select
Pumpkin - Sugar Pie
Squash - Bon Bon
Butternut - Really Big

Not a great amount of stuff but there if any of you flooded peeps need it.  ;D
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Irish-Digger on July 12, 2007, 18:45:03
Thanks Norfolk Lass,


I'll have a look at this link.

Am an allotment novice.

All the best.

Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: prink13 on July 12, 2007, 18:59:06
For those who have flooded out, I will go to Delfland nurseries next week, all their vegetable plug plants are 5pence each - so if anyone needs any, let me know, I'll even have a word with them and sees if they are willing to pay postage etc. to help thoses who loat everything in the floods

Let me know what you think - I can't tell youwhat they will have in stock - but would guess, lettuces, brassicas, leeks, herbs, beetroot?, I'll try to pop down tomorrow and see hwta they have at the moment

Kathi
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: emmy1978 on July 12, 2007, 19:49:10
Quote from: Jeannine on July 10, 2007, 17:34:41

I have always felt sad cos I was born when I was,I would have liked to have been a pioneer in a covered wagon, not fighting thr Indians by the way, I would have swapped recipes with them, but to race for land in the Oklahoma settling must have been fantastic.

Steering the rig, no time to stop, so  birthing the pig in the back while churning butter with my left  foot.


Sorry J, had to quote this as it nearly made me pee laughing!
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Barnowl on July 13, 2007, 11:36:39
Re Beans,  I have going spare:

Bean Dwarf French Boby Bianco
Bean Dwarf French Ferrari
Bean Dwarf French Fandango

Bean Climbing Blue Lake
Bean Climbing Cobra
Beans Climbing - Cherokee Trail of Tears

Runner Beans: Enorma
Runner Beans: Enorma Elite Organic
Runner Beans: Scarlet Emperor Organic
Runner Beans: Sun Bright

Brassicas etc:

Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Red Arrow
Kings Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts - Red Rubine
Brussel Sprouts - "Evesham Special"
Brussel Sprout Noisette
Broccoli Purple Sprouting 'Rudolph'
Cima di Rapa quarantina(sort of broccoli like)
Cabbage - Savoy
Cabbage -  Greyhound
Cabbbage Puma F1 - Mini
Cabbbage F1 Protovoy Mini
Cauliflower Snowball  (Can be Mini)
Cauliflower Igloo (can be Mini)
Kale - Cavalo Nero (organic)
Kale - Cavalo Nero (organic)
Kale Dwarf Green Curly
Pak Choi Canton Dwarf
Pak Choi China Choi - Organic
Choy Sum -Purple Flowering
Spinach - Perpetual
Spinach Dominant'
Spinach Giant of Winter

Assume too late for courgettes? If not...
Courgette Romanesco
Courgette Rugosa Friulana
Courgette Striato di Napoli
Courgette Tondon Di Piacenza                               






Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: flowerlady on July 13, 2007, 16:02:32
Amazin might you have any Broccoli, Autumn Calabrese still available ??

And Georgie ditto Spring Onion Red Beard ???

If so what might I offer you ???

Fennel, Winter Salads, Lambs Lettuce, climbing Golden Bean Meraviglia Di Venezia ??? All suitable for the autumn ??

And folks please remember I work next door to Seeds of Italy and always like an excuse to go there  ;D ... so if you have a special request  :D ;)
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 13, 2007, 18:24:54
Drop a hint to Seeds of Italy that all the wonderful seeds and the plants that were growing from them  that they sent to our Hull Pirimary School got lost in the floods !!!  I can't remember the contact name I had there and my files went whoosh too.Who knows!!
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: cambourne7 on July 26, 2007, 16:32:31
seeds for schools

http://www.seedsofitaly.com/catalogue/24
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: calamityjayneuk on July 27, 2007, 20:55:41
Hi all

I don't know how I managed to miss this thread, what a great idea!

I will look at my seed box tomorrow to see what I have - but for now I'm just bumping it up the list for others to see

:)
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Jeannine on July 28, 2007, 02:35:32
I have tons of everything an would be very happy to send them to anyone who needs them, just PM your requests XX Jeannine
Title: Re: Rallying Call!
Post by: Biscombe on July 28, 2007, 11:55:34
Me too!