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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Suzanne on October 13, 2008, 12:36:40

Title: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Suzanne on October 13, 2008, 12:36:40
Has anyone ordered from this Company before?

They have a brilliant collection of squashes and gourds and I probably will give thema go - but always useful knowing that others have used them and they are okay.



www.bobby-seeds.com.

There is english translation available on the site
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Duke Ellington on October 13, 2008, 12:42:13
Oh Heck !!! :'( youve introduced me to another seed company :'( I am just going to have to buy some more seeds now :-[

Duke
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Barnowl on October 22, 2008, 09:50:51
Update: I ordered from them on 16th October. My order arrived on Monday 20th October - pretty good coming from Germany. Seeds are as advertised.

NB Postage is fixed at Euros 2.50 (about £2) so the larger the order the better!
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Lauren S on October 22, 2008, 10:50:38
Don't make me click the link........Finger is twitching  :o
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on October 22, 2008, 10:55:30
how many seeds in a packet with the squashes if you ordered any Barnowl? or in ein portion as they have it?
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Trixiebelle on October 22, 2008, 12:40:01
OOOHHH NOOOOOOO  :o

More expense!  ;D

I love some of the descriptions: Only suitable for soup & insertions, suitable to whittle  ;D
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Barnowl on October 22, 2008, 12:45:12
Surprisingly I didn't order any squashes as my boots were already full! Just tomatoes and a Sweet Pepper (Turkish) so no guide to squash seed quantities.

If in German look for 'Korn' meaning seed(s) but easier to click on the Union Jack to the right to get English (rather good translations compared to my favourite French site!) then click on the details button for each variety - it usually gives the number of seed - ten seems to be the norm.

S*d the twelve steps, resistance is futile ..............
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on October 22, 2008, 12:51:50
thanks. I didn't actually look at any varieties - was a bit intimidated by the numbers !
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: trinity on October 22, 2008, 13:11:51
I must not buy any more seeds ...I Must Not Buy Any More Seeds ... I MUST NOT BUY ANY MORE SEEDS .........
but I am going to anyway I just canot help myself ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Trixiebelle on October 22, 2008, 15:25:05
CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK  ;D

BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY  ;D
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: twinkletoes on October 22, 2008, 15:39:33
TRIXIBELLE - go to your room!   ;D
twinkletoes
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Barnowl on October 22, 2008, 16:30:45
Or go to Quebec ....

http://solanaseeds.netfirms.com/catalog.html (http://solanaseeds.netfirms.com/catalog.html)

- actually I don't know them, I was looking for info on Nocera Rosso Pepper. The squash aren't too exciting (unlike Bobby) but I got distracted by the 'new for 2008' section (amongst others) :)


Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Barnowl on October 22, 2008, 16:31:26
Quote from: twinkletoes on October 22, 2008, 15:39:33
TRIXIBELLE - go to your room!   ;D
twinkletoes

PS How does Twinkletoes know you keep your PC in your room?
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Trixiebelle on October 22, 2008, 16:40:37
Oh ... can't I just sit on the naughty step instead  ;D
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on October 22, 2008, 17:06:50
Soooooooooo not fair !! (stamps feet) !
I really can not hide anymore seeds  8)
I beg you to remove the link before i weaken and look cos you just know i will not be able to 'just look' !!!
You are sooo cruel to use seed addicts   :'(
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: littlebabybird on October 22, 2008, 17:15:00
Quote from: Barnowl on October 22, 2008, 12:45:12
rather good translations compared to my favourite French site!)


and the link for your favourite french site?

lbb
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: hellohelenhere on October 22, 2008, 17:24:30
"Orache, ruby - Atriplex hortensis. Decorative addition to salads, tasteful also as spinach or cream soup. A local sort of the Burgenland. It is characterized by lucent purple coloured leaves. It originates from the archive of Noah`s ark."

Noah's Ark? Blimey! :D
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on October 22, 2008, 17:38:10
OOOOOOOOO llb i will so slap you !
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: littlebabybird on October 22, 2008, 17:54:30
Quote from: flowerofshona2007 on October 22, 2008, 17:38:10
OOOOOOOOO llb i will so slap you !

ha, i am ok, i'm not an addict, i havent bought anything from at least one seed shop this year :)
lbb


ps what is the best way to store open seed packets?
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: sawfish on October 22, 2008, 18:00:18
its your fault I've bought more seeds.
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on October 22, 2008, 21:10:59
Quote from: littlebabybird on October 22, 2008, 17:54:30
ps what is the best way to store open seed packets?

I put them all in an airtight tin with a packet of dessicant.
Title: Re: Uncle Bobbys seeds
Post by: Suzanne on October 22, 2008, 22:26:57
I have ordered quite a lot of squash seeds - resisted for a while by just window shopping but gave in on Monday this week. On order tracing they have been despatched - so now just waiting for the postie.

I am so ashamed i promised myself I wouldn't buy any more seeds until next year.   :-[

Oh by the way i had tons of red orache this year and have saved lots of seed. No one else grows spinach or anything from the same family near me so I should think it comes true. I'll put some in the seed swaps I am in - but just to let you know it is as good as its descriptions - a tasty and colourful addition to salads, but also beautiful as a steamed veg as well.