Where can I get those tiny clear plastic bags that some of you have put seeds in for the seed swap? Are they called ziplock or something?
Shops ;D ;D, most supermarkets and even my corner shop sell them. They are good for sandwiches, seeds, etc. etc. and yes they do zip up, good for freezer as well.
Ebay is quite good for manageable quantities of the smaller sizes
A few pounds could see your lottie shop stocked for the foreseeable
Osborne (the stationers) sell them. 57 mm x 57 mm (2.1/4" square) grip seal bags price 1.89
amazon do them too,type plastic bags into the search box and they come up first
I'd second eBay, a search for "small ziplock" brings up 1000 for £3.98.
I use the ones with three white lines on them that you can write on, and use them for all my saved seeds. I get mine from 'Captain Bags' who sells on eBay and gives you free samples of different sizes with your orders.
Ebay probably the cheapest place. The very tiny ones are used for seeds, computer screws and class A drugs :-X Might be one of those items that Mr Plod keeps an eye on if bought in quantity!
Ummm... the packing room at work ;D
If you shop around you'll find class B and C drus in them too......
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Thanks for all the replies.
I looked at ebay, found what I wanted and ordered direct from them (no postage charge)
Write-on gripseal bag - 57 x 76 mm (2.25" x 3.0") = £2.40
Pack size 200 £2.40
from www.gripseal.co.uk
Thanks again.
You could always think of making your own!
http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Collecting%20seed/Collecting%20seed.htm (http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Collecting%20seed/Collecting%20seed.htm)
Note: Click on template prior to copying
thanks for that, TeeGee !!
IMHO (FWIW), paper bags are better than plastic for seeds, they are sustainable, and the seeds don't 'sweat' and rot so much in paper. ;)
I have used just plain old fashioned envelopes for years.Never had a problem using them.Good way of recycling.Also always store mine in tins.It has worked well.
I print these off,i save all the things i print off and dont want, and i use the back, http://theseedsite.co.uk/envelope.html
Be carefull with personal or embarrassing texts!
You don't want to find the color of your underwear spoken about in the Watershed ;)
I buy mine from Captainbags too. :D