Cheap seeds, where from?

forgotmyname

Just checked my ebay and seems i have recently bought a load of stuff from them.

No issues. Got what i paid for. If they read this... Dont i get a few extra just in case

I buy 25 from some sellers and get 30 etc. Maybe they are not so confident in their stock though?

Time will tell.

mrbadexample

forgotmyname wrote: »

I found a sachet of seeds Little black things. No idea what they are? Are radish seeds triangular and black?

Most likely an allium of some sort, I would guess.

SailorSam

When you're trying to decide which seeds to buy isn't it better to grow the things which would cost you the most when bought from the shops.

Davesnave

SailorSam wrote: »

When you're trying to decide which seeds to buy isn't it better to grow the things which would cost you the most when bought from the shops.

Possibly, but not if you don't have the right conditions for them.

For example, sweet peppers are always quite expensive, but if you have nowhere to grow them with a bit of protection, you may fail to get a decent crop.

There's also the issue of how much time can be devoted to the growing. It takes very little effort to grow radishes, but broccoli & cauliflower need quite a lot of input.

I'm lucky in having light soil and loads of manure, so this year I plan to see how much of this I can put into potted veg compost and still get a decent crop. As these ingredients are free, it would mean a significant saving, as compost at £7 a bag soon reduces any 'savings' I make from growing my own.

I wonder how many others conveniently forget compost costs, like I used to!:o

ALIBOBSY

mrbadexample wrote: »

Most likely an allium of some sort, I would guess.

I would agree with this, leek or onion likely.

Ali x

forgotmyname

I have tried spring onions and they didnt take, So its possible. I sprinkled the whole packet onto a tray the weekend so will see if anything takes.

I also found an envelope with some seeds, Says bell type peppers. I really must label my stuff better

Anyone want some

PM me for my email or PM your address, Payment for them is...

I want a picture if they grow.

Whats best split them into 10, 20 or 30 or the 1st 5 people?

With postage costs i wont want to be sending hundreds, And charging for postage is too petty.


OP gets 1st dibs. Want some pepper seeds? Maybe bell peppers maybe not
If you want them posted to an office or anything no problem just tell me howto address them.

Dont all rush now

rolstherat

SailorSam wrote: »

When you're trying to decide which seeds to buy isn't it better to grow the things which would cost you the most when bought from the shops.

I agree. I have given up on onions and potatoes. I try an think about the cost of what I am growing to buy, also the amount f space they take up.

rolstherat

Also, Yes end of year bargains especially at Wilkos with 75%off. B&M in the past, 10p a packet. Local farm shop currently 45p a packet.

susannicola

we have got our seeds from Seed Parade online good selection and really good prices

SailorSam

I've just got home from H&B they've got 3 different sort of seeds oriental and spicy; mediterranean (herbs and salad); and mixed flowers. each of them are 79p and have 6 assorted in each pack. so what's that about 13p each.