OK folks, in view of the wonderful European seed sites that someone put up in another thread I'm going to suggest combining the squash swap with a group buy for some varieties. I'll try and harvest a list out of the sites over the course of the next few days and get a googledoc spreadsheet going so people can put themselves down for things....
chrisc
please explain to a beginner? do i detect the possiblilty of getting new varieties of squash seeds. sounds great but I have grown all mine together and in view of the notorious promiscuity of squashes would not have anything to donate except a heinz57 :'(
It's not that hard to keep strains pure if you have daily access to your plot, so their are plenty of seed-savers out there... that said some of the saved seed I got in the last swap turned out Heinz :D....
From the buying point of view, as an example, I don't think I'll want more than two or three seeds of any squash, I like variety and next year I'll be concentrating on dwarfs due to my space restriction (unless another allotment turns up avalable on my site)... I still won't need a packet of ten of them though and that's the s,allest pack that bobby-seeds does.... KCB-Samen looks like doing 15 in their standard pack.... Now I could some of the seeds I waqnt and swap for the rest but it should be just as easy to set up a group buiy as well as running the swap. So [eople send me spare seeds for swaps and money (somehow) to cover things where two or three of us are splitting a packet. It saves on postage overall as I would be posting stuff out in the swap anyway but it means that the stuff coming from abroad comes through in one parcel with an overall saving on postage....
chrisc
ooh I told myself I don't need any more seeds. Now you've got me tempted...
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I knew posting KCB-Samen's website was dangerous!!
I told myself the other day NO MORE NEW SQUASH SEEDS
anyway, just out of pure scientific curiosity, what are you thinking about getting Chris :)
All the small edible ones and one oddball looking one, dunno which one yet...
chrisc
I do an annual order from Baker Creek in USA (www.rareseeds.com), they generally have about 25 squash seeds per packet. Happy to donate a few seeds from the packs that I get.
Quote from: Suzanne on November 04, 2010, 19:31:19
I do an annual order from Baker Creek in USA (www.rareseeds.com), they generally have about 25 squash seeds per packet. Happy to donate a few seeds from the packs that I get.
Pretty certain you did that last year Suzanne.... indeed, I'm also pretty certain I should be holding you responsible for the Boston Winter that is currently blocking the door into my lounge :D
chrisc
i had missed this thread, house move and change of internet provider. Can i still join? Didn't manage to save seed but would be up for bulk buy. Just looked at the above web site..........where do you start :o they all look pretty!
Twoflower
I'd like to join too if possible - I have already brought quite a number of packets of squash seeds as I wanted a few of each only - would love to have the chance to swop more!
We haven't started yet, I plan to fire it up at the start of December adn do the buy in January, giving plenty of time to get the stuff split up adn sent out etc I doubt anyone in mainland UK really gets to start squash off before the end of March....
chrisc
Hi Chris - if I can add any from my multitudinous supply let me know, I'll be away for most of Dec and Jan, but can always pop a few bits in the post to bulk some swaps if you like :)
Quote from: 1066 on November 11, 2010, 16:22:44
Hi Chris - if I can add any from my multitudinous supply let me know, I'll be away for most of Dec and Jan, but can always pop a few bits in the post to bulk some swaps if you like :)
That might be an idea, PM me if you still need an address, I'll try and get the spreadsheet sorted out this weekend....
I'll need to know what you're looking for and/or don't want... ie white/black lists...
chrisc
will do - I need to check my supplies and see what is surplous
I'll be in touch for your addy
1066 :)
OK folks, the spreadhseet is here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An48BOmv88h_dERlM01KWUprc1RkM0hzcTdFNV9sVHc&hl=en&authkey=CLGZxZAB (https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An48BOmv88h_dERlM01KWUprc1RkM0hzcTdFNV9sVHc&hl=en&authkey=CLGZxZAB)
At the moment anyone can view, but you have to be added to the list to be able to edit.
I hope that works. can folks let me know. PM me your email addresses if you want to be able to join in. PLease do not send me a long list with a request that I do it, I don't mind doing the odd line or two.
TO add you name as a requestee for any given squash when there is already a requestee then using ALT+Enter at the end of their name will add another line inside the same box (just like every other spreadsheet program does)
chrisc
I wil join chrisscross,i am ordening here in holland some squahes and pumpkins,maybe i am having excess to some other varieties.I have already enough queensland blue seeds.I will here it from you wenn we really get started.
I am not sure I ought to join becuase my spare room is full of squashes and pumpkins but please could I join as well. It will give me some ideas on how the spreadsheet works.
OK that's a prompt for me too, to have a sort out. When is your cut off date?
I oughtn't either but I want to join in anyway!
Sorry folks there will be a day or so before I get the permissions etc sorted out, I just spent the evening elbow deep in my PC to get it up and running on a new OS (migrating from Mandriva to Opensuse and it's not completely plain sailing)... turned out the new hard-drive adn controller card (LSI Ultra-320 SCSI into a 15k cheetah sca drive) isn't a bootable combination.... gah.... so by the time I'd finished messing around with that I'd run out of time and need to go to sleep now....
Likely cutoff will be sometime early January anyway so plenty of time....
THe spreadsheet is pretty easy, what we want is one line per variety with folks who have seeds of any given variety either adfding it to the list (if it isn't there already) or else adding to the entry already there. Ditto on the same line for people looking for the variety. If you need to enter your name and quantity into a box where there is already such a thing then highlight the box, and its contents will appear in the edi tbar at the top of the screen, click the cursor onto the end of the line, press and hold Alt and hit Enter (then you can let go of Alt) and it will create a new line inside the same box..... If you have a request for a variety that isn't already on the list create a line for it....
chrisc
let usknow when you've sorted the permissions out ;)
Sounds awful. Get some sleep!
Of course thinking about seeds, talking about seeds, planning seeds and drolling over seeds is actually urgent business for us, but we can wait a few days more ;)
This sounds fun - do the Squash varieties have to be rare/unusual - quite new to squash growing and only really got the more usual varieties, so possibly this would be unfair to ask to be included in this swap Criscross?
permissions up and running for first batch, everryone who has PM'd me is on there...
Rules are:
This is a
SWAP... no massive shopping lists of rare stuff with half a dozen defender courgettes in return :D
One line per variety please. If there's allready a line for it go to the end of the box for each box you need to enter in and use <alt> +<enter> to add another line in the box. Please do not trust the autowrap to do it for you....
If for any given variety there is a mismatch between available ansd requested I'll investigate options regarding a mass buy.
Is that all clear (i'm a bit rubbish at documenting stuff like this...)
1066 I seem to have lost your address, please re-PM it... sorry....
chrisc
Count me in. I have quite a few to add. PM sent and looking forward to sharing my seed.
Thanks for the hard work Chriscross :)
just added some of mine, and noticed Chriscross is straight in there :)
1066 :)
Quote from: 1066 on December 01, 2010, 13:42:15
just added some of mine, and noticed Chriscross is straight in there :)
1066 :)
It is quite freaky editing a document as someone else is editing another bit of it :D
chrisc
yup it made me jump a bit ;D
I do have loads of other squash seeds, so if anyone is wanting something particular let me know and I'll have a looksie for you
Quote from: Dandytown on December 01, 2010, 10:56:37
Count me in. I have quite a few to add. PM sent and looking forward to sharing my seed[/u].
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Thanks for the hard work Chriscross :)
Hope that didnt come across in the wrong way ;D
Quote from: Dandytown on December 01, 2010, 16:53:54
Quote from: Dandytown on December 01, 2010, 10:56:37
Count me in. I have quite a few to add. PM sent and looking forward to sharing my seed[/u].
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Thanks for the hard work Chriscross :)
Hope that didnt come across in the wrong way ;D
It's OK.... we'd have been more worred if it had been ACE saying that....
I've counted the seeds and now I can't get the spreadsheet to load :(
Pigeonseed - you need to send Chris your email so he can give you access to editing it, or have you already done that?
1066 :)
Done that. No it just didn't load at all - I might try again later today. Maybe the internet pipe was blocked with snow ;)
you can register any address with google to use with googledocs.... please register the one you are sending me :D
I didn't realise I had to sign in on Google docs. Something new learnt today. Anyway, I have completed the form but still need to confirm the quantities for two varieties.
Note to all, if later on you really want one of the varieties that I have requested then let me know as I am very flexible and will be happy to consider another. :)
I still can't edit the spreadsheet, would you mind checking you definitely gave me permission again, Chriscross? Cheers. (it does load now, by the way, it's just that I can't edit)
I was experiencing the same thing but found that I needed to sign in, in the top right hand corner of the screen. But you need to create a google account first.
Hope I am not repeating what you already know
Thanks, Dandytown, but I've already signed in, using the email which I sent to chriscross. I'll have to be patient ::) Not very good at that! ;D
How is the list growing on?...have you got enough supply's or is there need for anymore... ;D I don't really need anything..but I got some spare thingys if in need..and as it is bit boring time too ::) But I'm not pushing..just a thought ;D
Hi pigeon seed.... I've redone y0our permission.... you are aware that you have to register that email address with Google (top RH corner of Googles homepage usually) and log in as that addresws to edit the doc. Anyone with the link can view, you need to register adn log in with google, then go to the "Documents" bit of the "More" dropdown and you should find it there.... following the link without logging in will only let you view... hope that helps.
chrisc
Thanks - done it! Permissions just obviously didn't work the first time for some reason.
Umm...I have also some trouble to access to editing version ::) Link listed on my docs comes out only as for bublic view.
The great internet highway must be frozen and the traffic is in jam.
it's working now ;D
I think google is autologging you in as your gmail account so I've added that.....
Hi - I've joined google groups, signed in - can see the spreadsheet and see that someone else is in it but cant seem to edit it. Any ideas please?
Also I have some the same squashes as those already on there. Shall I add my details within the same line (i.e adding my name and no of seeds for Thelma Saunders within same line?)
thanks
Yes please add the extras into the same box. To create a new line inside the box highlight the box, place your cursor at the end of the edit bar that has the boxes data in it near the top of the page, press <alt> and <enter> and make your entry, then press <enter>.
chrisc
PS, PM me if you addy still not working.... it's possible Googledocs doesn't like me adding people who aren't registered and then them registering..
chrisc
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Ah this might be the answer with the bean swap too.
The summer crookneck came from real seeds:
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/courgettes.html
The one I left for seed had a skin that was so hard that it was very difficult to remove, so definitely recommended for summer use only, though the flesh was still good.
The winter carnival I got at a seedling swap:
http://transitionnorwich.blogspot.com/2010/11/autumn-splendor.html
They are typically 1.5 - 3 lbs, but with one outlier of 6 lbs.
Both are self-pollinated.
Hi Chriscross - unfortunately the google link still wont work for me - dont know what I am doing wrong - can access it but not edit it.
Would it be possible for me to tell you what I can offer and what I would like (realise this makes more work). I have Marina de Chioggia (6 seeds), Festival F1 (6 seeds), Summer crookneck squash (8 seeds), Squash spaghetti (10 seeds), Thelma saunders sweet potato (6 seeds), squash Crown Prince (6 seeds) to offer.
I would like Rugosa Fruiliana (3), sweet dumpling (2), black futsu (1-2 if available), kikuza (2), bon bon (2) if possible.
Thanks for organising this - hope this is ok
Gwynleg
Hi Gwyn,
I have some free time so I will input some of info for you now. Can you check it afterwards (about 30mins time, 3.30pm) and let me know if there are any errors?
Quote from: Dandytown on December 29, 2010, 14:57:42
Hi Gwyn,
I have some free time so I will input some of info for you now. Can you check it afterwards (about 30mins time, 3.30pm) and let me know if there are any errors?
ok, will go and have a look soon..
chrisc
Many thanks to Dandyman for adding my details - much appreciated. Really looking forward to next years growing season!
Dandyman... i like it ;D ;D
I am getting itchy palms at the thought of being able to garden again
Hi
I have some Squash seeds I bought back from India - now I have no idea whether they will germinate or not, but as I got a couple of packets ::) I am happy to share a packet with you guys on this swap - that is if you want to give them a go :-\ I need to dig the packet out from the bags, and see how many seeds there are though!
1066 :)
Ohh..you are back and alive then ;D Good to have you back!
Indian squashes..yes please...get them on list ;D
:)
Found the packets - and there are 30 seeds to share, so I'll add them to Chris' xls doc laters ;D
Welcome back 1066!
;D Thanks! So I'll put you down for a couple of the Indian Squash then pigeonseed ;) :)
Oh god I mustn't! I've got seed coming out of my ears now. And though we pigeons like seed, there must be limits.
I've managed to find a few 'local seeds for local people' - well from the south east of England, and I know you said you'd be interested. I've been given a bonus pack of Kew Blue beans, and some monastic coco (from Kent) and I've forgotten what else. Would you like any?
Sorry. That's not talking about squash.
;D ;D ;D
Oooooooo YES PLEASE, but I guess I'd better pm you. But you do know the price of me saying yes to some info and a few beans don't you.................?!
..............Indian Ash Gourd ;D
Hi All,
I am a little uncomfortable at the fact that I have selected 6 varieties on the swap list and yet when time comes, I have nothing to package off to anyone as none of what I can offer is needed.
That said I still want the seeds as I have got squash fever. In addition to these I am also buying some seeds on-line which are: £1.25 for eight seeds, two each of tuffy Sweet (acorn), delicata, utchiki kuri and blue kuri and also a packet of 3 rolet squah seeds for 75p.
If anyone would like some of these seeds then I would be more than happy to buy a packet of each when I buy mine, by way of contribution to the swap
Decision made and added to the sheet. Delicata for you pigeonseed :)
Oh that's lovely! I've always heard good things about the taste of delicata. But you didn't need to as far as I'm concerned. I could change one of my requests to one of the other things you offered.
Actually looking at that sheet now - there's so much offered, with no one taking it! We've all gone seed mad. And I think a few people want the black futsu you've offered.
Anyway, your kind addition of delicata is much appreciated. :)
Hopefully I will receive the seed in the post tomorrow.
Have just been doing an inventory of my grow list and here it is: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MdnUummtlyaBbKM2tjuSKd7viJOfaJD0_qi5G6lEtYY/edit?hl=en&authkey=CO6mrvUI
I think I have gone squash mad.
Nice one dandytown - and yes you have a pumpkintastic list there!! Happy growing :)
OK folks are there any more for any more?.... I'll try and have a look at the options to us over the weekend and get it sorted out as to who is sending what to me...
chrisc
Just in time as my seeds came today. I ordered two packets (one for me and one to share) of 'Squash Surprise'.... can you see where this is going?
8 Seeds, 2 each of Delicata, Tuffy Sweet, Blue Kuri and Utchiki Kuri and I haven't the foggiest which is which! The seeds are distinguishable though.
Pigeon seed, I could either send you just like the whole packet, one of each seed or the four biggest seeds as I am guessing the two of the bigger ones are delicata an. Either way I have eight seeds that require a home. Anyone want a surprise seed in there package?
I just had a fun conversation with the lady who supplied the seeds at moreveg and she kindly helped me identify which seed was which.
I felt like a a complete plonker but problem solved ;D
phew! How come they were mixed together? Did you order them like that or did they get mixed up after? (Sorry am I being thick? :))
And what a list of squash for 2011 - where are they all going to go? Mind you, I bet you can grow stuff underneath them if you tie them up bamboos. (Am I repeating myself from earlier in the thread? Bit tired ;D)
I didn't read the small print. On the packet is says squash surprise and you will not know what you get until they grow. Would you like the mix as I have no use for more or do you just want me to single out the delicata?
I have roughly a 10x10m patch for 10 plants to trail along the ground as I just will not get it all dug so therefore they can help suppress weeds. Its a bit snug and I have gone from 2 each of 5 plants to 1 each of 10.
Rolet, Loofah and Tromba will be grown up supports, over sheds and anywhere they want to go within reason.
You've given this a lot of thought. You're a planner, aren't you? Me too. I've drawn so many diagrams of my allotment, they waft out of drawers and cupboards every time I open them. And I keep making lists of things I'm growing. I don;t know why, I don't need a list, I just like making lists ;D
On the subject of swapped seeds - thanks but I would really just like the delicata, if you can extricate them. I am a bit pushed for space now as well!
But on the plus side for you with all your many seeds, you can use them next year. Saving squash seeds is a bit fiddly with the hand-pollinating, so at least if you have spares you can give yourself a year off that seed saving.
You're right about the lists. I make mine as I keep changing my mind so I feel that If I put it on paper than the idea is not lost. However, like you I have plans at home, plans at work, so many plans that they defeat the very reason for making them.
But I like it and it helps clear out my head :)
Quote from: chriscross1966 on January 07, 2011, 09:40:03
OK folks are there any more for any more?
Well, at a seed swap somebody gave me seeds of Invincible: blue-grey skin, about 5 kg fruits, apparently very tasty, and stores well. But when I googled it, it said it's F1, and I don't have the details of the person who gave me the seeds. So I didn't add it to the spreadsheet, but if someone wants to try, I have 6 seeds available.
THat reminds me I must sort out that small blue and add its seeds to the list in case anyone is interested. I'm calling a cutoff date of the end of January for all filing to the list to give us plenty of time to get the rest done...
chrisc
I've been going through the list this morning and ATM it's all swap, we will not be buying anything.... I will send PM's round over the weekend to all concerned to say how many of each seeds to send in...
This can also be taken as a last call for people who want "in", PM me with what you have and what you want and I'll add it to the sheet (be easier than walking someone new through trying to edit the sheet themselves at this late stage).
Chris
;D Ohh..we are nearly there then.. ;D..first big swap of the year ;D
Oh..and did you receive your seeds Chris?
Hi Goodlife, two envelopes turned up this morning.... Black Plum Russian in one with no note and Mortgage lifter in another with an old date stamp on it and the envelope looking like its been ripped and resealed.... there was no note left (but at least the seeds were in there....) were either of them you?
Hi there...well well..morgage lifter was from me as I promised, I put seeds in little plastic bag and taped it on card. As for 'Russian'...if it came separate envelope it's not from me..if it was inside the same envelope than the morgage lifter and it's little brown one..then it could have 'poped' in by accident ::)
But I only sent one envelope.
Have you got secret mailer? ;D
me again...now that I'm thinking about it..anything else by the morgage lifter is not from me..I can remember seing card trough the envelope and wondering if I should chance the envelope..I wonder if somebody in post thought there is money or something in and ripped it open to check. I did send it for while ago..that's why I thought to ask if you received it. Postman must have felt guilty and added extra packet for you.
Secret mailer it is ;)
Quote from: goodlife on January 31, 2011, 18:23:14
Hi there...well well..morgage lifter was from me as I promised, I put seeds in little plastic bag and taped it on card. As for 'Russian'...if it came separate envelope it's not from me..if it was inside the same envelope than the morgage lifter and it's little brown one..then it could have 'poped' in by accident ::)
But I only sent one envelope.
Have you got secret mailer? ;D
Just realised the Russian PLum were from ebay :D... DO you want some?
ebay.. ;D uhh...do I want some? :-X ::)..well if it is same as purple russian that is plum tomato, I've got some..but if it is anything different..well...I suppose I could 'push' another one to try :o ;D ;D ..but don't rush to send it for now...once you send squash swap seed..I wish...pop it in with those ;) ;D
I haven't had any messages about sending in seeds, chriscross. Not being impatient (well, not much) Just want to make sure I haven't missed instructions!
Same here I keep checking my messages. Not that I can do much with the seed when I get them. Just getting excited. If only my wife could here me ::)
Looks a super list, I just wish I had some room spare to try a couple :'(
Hi Chriscross - am I meant to be sending you anything yet? Dont want to miss out on this!!
thanks
Gwynleg
Sorry folks, will try and get it done this weekend.... all got a bit hectic and then I had another chemo session and got flattened...
chrisc
no rush Chriscross, and hope you have managed to unflatten yourself!
If I can do anything to help just let me know chris
Oh chriscross I didn't know you were having chemo. Take it easy - I wasn't nagging, promise! I was a bit worried you were waiting for me to send the seeds. We've got ages left to sow squash seeds anyway.
Hi All,
I guess this is the best place to ask for some info.
I am trying to organise my squash planting to best accomodate the plants since nine of them growing in rows 1.5m from one another and others on supports and where I can fit them.
Can anyone advise if any of the following need a lot of space or are reasonable compact:
Thanks in anticipation
Peter
Kikuza
Thelma Sanders
Tuffy Sweet
Delicata
Uchiki Kuri
Blue
Rouge Vif Etamps
Queensland Blue
Spagetti squash
Rolet (aka. banana squash)
Loofah
Tromba di albenga
black futsu (mine was small last year, may have been stunted?)
Bon Bon (compact I believe, bush?)
Hooligan
Ash Gourd
;D OH YES,,they do need room..half of them do romp away given a chance and providing the soil is fertile and moist enough.
Queensland Blue particularly did grow guite monster size for me last year.
Black Futsu wasn't far behind.
Uchiki Kuri, Thelma Sanders, Loofah and Futsu would be good candidates for climbing on supports as their fruit is not too big and the weight of the should not pull the plants down..the strenght of the supports are another story..
I've grown uchiki kuri for a few years and the vines weren't massive, but maybe they don't like the conditions. I grow all of mine up supports, and if necessary support the squash with cloth or netting. those big squash cage things are good, lots pf points to support the squash from:
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=61624.msg630711;topicseen (http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=61624.msg630711;topicseen)
Bon-Bon in a good year can strangle out other squash, one thing to bear in mind though is that it can also climb, though the structure will need to be quite strong cos the fruit while not massive, aren't small. Ditto Tromba di Albenga
Hi folks to all my swappers.... PM's have jsut gone out, sorry about the delay.....
Thanks for your advice. I was going to plant the bon bon next to the pattypans and courgettes as I read that they were compact bush types for small gardens.
Back to the drawing board
Chrisc,
Not one for these veggies, but if you can point me in the right direction of which would be the best squash to try on the family I would be grateful.
Having not tried these before I would like to know which would be good to eat and therefore before growing them, would buy some to see if the family get on with then first.
Thanks in advance.
landimad
Japanese Black Futsu - good size for 1-2 and creamy/nutty flavour. I am growing them again
Quote from: landimad on February 11, 2011, 06:37:31
Chrisc,
Not one for these veggies, but if you can point me in the right direction of which would be the best squash to try on the family I would be grateful.
Having not tried these before I would like to know which would be good to eat and therefore before growing them, would buy some to see if the family get on with then first.
Thanks in advance.
landimad
I'd suggest T+M's Winter Festival F1. The plants are fairly well behaved for a squash, the fruits aren't terrifyingly enormous, it sets easily, the flavour is good if you leave it a month or so in storage, it stores really well in non-perfect storage conditions, the skin is soft enough that you can leave it on when cooking and you don't need a chainsaw to get into them. it's also pretty early, I've had ripe ones in mid August before, butternuts are way later than that, even the supposedly "bred for this country" ones...
chrisc
Quote from: Dandytown on February 11, 2011, 10:31:25
Japanese Black Futsu - good size for 1-2 and creamy/nutty flavour. I am growing them again
...but quite scary looking to squash newbies :D
(http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=426556858487&id=749bd13640026f3c374d2ae9a38e2c12)
Hi
Mine are bagged and packed, ready and waiting for the PO to open in the morning ;D
Sent my seeds two weeks ago, was busy at the time so didn't confirm here. I hope they arrived ok?
Alll seeds are now in, will try to split this weekend but knackered right now and don't think tomorrow will be better so might be in the week some time.....Will be inclluding some seeds from a small Blue of some description I bought at Tescos.... if you want to grow please do so, otherwise feel free to pass on/throw away......
Lovely - thanks Chriscross. Have a rest!
Yeah! Looking forward to this years squash fest! But no rush :)
Hi chriscross1966,
Looking back through this thread I see that you've been ill. If my last post sounded impatient I apologise, it's been busy lately. Won't sow my squashes for ages yet, so no hurry.
Get well soon,
martinburo.
Split up done, envelopes leave me Monday....
Martinboro plz check yout msgz......
Quote from: chriscross1966 on March 19, 2011, 19:27:28
msgz......
Oooo he's down with the kidz is that Chris :D
Looking forward to a great growing season :)
Sorry.... squash seeds went in post 10 minutes ago..... hopefully you'll get in next couple of days.... it's a couple of weeks before they can get sown though I'd have thought.... otherwise the things are too huge before they go out....
chrisc
Not too worry Chris. Although I have been eagerly checking the post everyday I was saying to my wife that if Chris is anything like me he will still be trying to post the envelopes.
I recently sent goodlife some seeds and didnt get round to posting untill a few days after I aimed too. Just kept driving around with the stamped envelope on my car seat.
Your right chris, I sowed on the 7th April and had to pot on and on and on. Not that it will stop me this year ;D
Quote from: Dandytown on March 25, 2011, 11:31:43
Your right chris, I sowed on the 7th April and had to pot on and on and on. Not that it will stop me this year ;D
Not an option for me.... I'll be growing 20 or so....
chrisc
landed in Hastings ;D
Arrived ;)..thank you ;D
Arrived - thanks! :)
Got mine too - many thanks!!
Gwynleg
Me too. Thanks Chris for organising the swap :)
Great, many thanks. Now I'll have to be patient for the weather to warm up some more.
And that's everyone in the swap has got their seeds.... hurrah!.....got to get the spuds in next week so I can work out how many squashes to sow :-).... they're sharing space on my #2 plot this year though I guess I can put some more spuds in pots on the patio.....
chrisc
Couple of squashes in big tubs?
I've started sowing - a couple of each. Very exciting to have so many types to try this year. And I especially like swapped or given seeds, more special than bought. :)
I'm sitting on my hands at the moment. Doesnt help that I am on holiday from 15th for 7 days so I will probably so on the 22nd. So near but so far 8)