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Title: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Ninnyscrops. on October 20, 2009, 19:29:39
..............seed packets for next season   :D :D :D :D :D

I'm pawing them already!

T & M:
Aubergine Calliope
Carrot Parmex
Carrot Sweet Candle
Parsnip Tender and True
Raddish Rainbow Mixed
Sweetcorn Extra Tender and Sweet
Turnip Oasis
Penstemon Lilac Frost

I mustn't handle them too much or I won't be able to read the writing!

Anyone else as sad as me?  ;D

Ninny
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: saddad on October 20, 2009, 19:38:20
I've been through the catalogues marking things I'd like to try...  :)
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on October 20, 2009, 20:10:03
Yep same here  ;D
I do a list then add more then delete some  ;D
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: manicscousers on October 20, 2009, 20:11:38
got me kings seed order ready  ;D
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: tomatoada on October 20, 2009, 20:21:34
I want to try red flowered broad beans from Plants of Distinction next year but £2. 25 for the seeds and £1.75  seems a bit expensive for 20 seeds.  I also want seed tapes which only Sutton's sell.  Does anyone else have problems choosing which catalogue to order from?  
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Jayb on October 20, 2009, 20:29:56
Ninny, not sad at all, I think its completely rational, logical and normal behaviour. Just think how economical those seeds really are, not only a delish crop but all those hours of absorption just gazing at the packets. Sad no, not possibly!
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Ninnyscrops. on October 20, 2009, 20:46:37
Thanks JayB  :)

I've just added them to my seed file spreadsheet so I can sort by month of sowing and best before date (really, really sad now  :D).  T & M have started to use "packed for year ending date" instead of a best before date.  Another ruse by seed suppliers?

Ninny
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: anemone on October 20, 2009, 20:52:54
I've started marking my catalogues too, even though i've got LOADS of seeds from the wyevale sell off !

ninny - I have a similar spreadsheet :) no best before date though.
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Borlotti on October 20, 2009, 21:04:04
I had seed counselling so I am waiting until the Spring.
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: asbean on October 20, 2009, 21:14:17
Organic, T&M, Marshalls, Suttons, Jungle, Mr F ... ... I don't know where to start.  And all my "extras" have gone in the seed swap, so I have to start planning ... ... ...


WHY IS LIFE SO DIFFICULT ??? ??? ???


I COULD CRY  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: saddad on October 20, 2009, 21:23:46
I had a Wyevale moment... or two...  ::)
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Squash64 on October 20, 2009, 22:22:19

Only my chilli seeds so far - from www.thechillipeppercompany.co.uk

Serrano,
Early Jalapeno
Naga Morich
Santa Fe Grande
Tobasco
Peach Habanero
Congo Trinidad
Purrira
Fatalli
and of course.......
Peter Pepper.
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: chriscross1966 on October 21, 2009, 18:22:46
I've almost finished my buyuing for next year... ebay was my very good friend plus swapping.... might swap for some others but from memory the only thing I'm now looking for is Cobra climbing beans.... might be able to swap for them or I'll be willing to pay ebay proces for a pack (60 for 2.50 inc postage IIRC)

chrisc
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: calendula on October 22, 2009, 14:45:07
Quote from: Borlotti on October 20, 2009, 21:04:04
I had seed counselling so I am waiting until the Spring.

it doesn't work, not worth paying for, you could spend the fees on more seeds  ;D
Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Digeroo on October 22, 2009, 15:41:08
I have been shelling beans.  It is great therapy.  I am getting really bored with seeds.

I got loads from Wyevale so I do not need any more.

Though I am still waiting for Runner Bean Moonlight to appear on the Tozer site.

And then there's golden beetroot.....

Title: Re: They're starting to arrive..............
Post by: Ninnyscrops. on October 22, 2009, 23:35:18
I save lots of seed too!

Leek heads from the plot tonight  :)

Ninny