Seed swapping groups

csnann

I think theres a forum rule against swapping but we have a seed swapping group set up, its http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/SeedExchangeUK/ and is open to all!

arkonite_babe

thanks for that link csnann, I did have it bookmarked but couldn't find it. you can read the forum rule on offering items for sale or swapping by following the link in the official post below

Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these circumstances: For legal reasons I have to discourage swapping, buying and selling on the forum (please see this rule). While it can be a very useful way of saving money it relies on a certain amount of trust between members and as such can cause problems (and has in the past). If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="%20abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL].

Leopardlady

Thanks for the link and guidance, i got ahead of myself it seems. Will have a look at think

Thanks again!

lbt_2

Hi

Can anyone recommend a seed swapping group? Also, how exactly do they work?

I am looking to buy my seeds at the moment, and while I want some decent seeds, places like Suttons and T&M are quite expensive. I know that they generally produce good results for the money you pay, but I thought I would look at other options too.

Thanks

oliveoyl

If you have any allotments near you could you pop along and have a chat with folks there... they'll seed/plant swap between themselves I'm sure.

I've just ordered some seeds from here, I haven't used them before, I just got the link from a thread on MSE, but they are very cheap, and only 90p P&P for seeds (per order, not per pack).

nodwah

I joined a group on yahoo- something like UK seedshare - and i was very dissappointed tbh. None of the seeds I received turned out to be the right thing , eg butternut squash grew courgettes! and the person i swapped with was a bit snotty with it!

I've joined my local horticultural society and I'm the youngest person there by about 20 years- and they send off a group order from T&M and Suttons and get it for half price, so worth looking our for a group or set up our own group to get this offer

Zazen999

Hi

Join the Grapevine forum

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/index.php

Loads of help, and loads of seeds are swapped through the members.

I'd suggest buying some, splitting them down and swapping for other things that you want to grow.

They work by posting what you have and what you want to swap for, then people will send you a message and you can swap addresses in private. Then post on the original thread when they have been received.

Jake'sGran

The place to look at is ...........Allotments4all

They have an active seed swapping group. No money must change hands. Very often people don't want any seeds for themselves, they just have some they no longer require. Also, you can ask for a pinch of seeds you particularly fancy as I did last year i.e. I wanted to try Bidens again. A lady who does a lot of hanging baskets for the school or something similar sent me some and would not let me pay the postage but asked me to put the cost in a charity box which is what I did. If you have a look now you will see there a few Pass the Parcels going on. I swopped chilli seeds last year but some of the ones I got back didn't germinate. Just a chance you take.

Larumbelle

This forum: http://nonnymouse.forumotion.net/forum.htm was set up by some MSE'rs and we seed-swap there, otherwise I agree, pay a visit to your local allotment site and speak to a few people there! Seed swapping is great, but how it works is pretty much up to who is doing the swap. Personally I am happy to give seeds away to new people as long as they try to save some seed from their crop to share with others next year. If it is an existing gardener, I prefer to swap. Some of the more 'professional' groups (such as garden organic) request specific cultivars or will only accept specific seeds for a swap. Personally, I'm pretty easy about what I swap for.

Lotus-eater

Zazen999 wrote: »

Hi

Join the Grapevine forum

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/index.php

Loads of help, and loads of seeds are swapped through the members.

I'd suggest buying some, splitting them down and swapping for other things that you want to grow.

They work by posting what you have and what you want to swap for, then people will send you a message and you can swap addresses in private. Then post on the original thread when they have been received.

Yes this is good and just reminded me I have a couple of people to send some long ago promised seeds to, Zazen included, sorry guys, will do it soon.