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Leonie2 · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:35 am Post subject: Recommended seed/plant companies

Jesse
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Posted: 19 Feb 2006 10:14 pm Post subject: Recommended seed/plant companies

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Post in here for seed or plant companies that you'd like to recommend.

http://www.seedfest.co.uk/
Large variety of Heirloom seeds, includes a fantastic range of herb seeds.

http://www.readytogrow.co.uk/
Range or rare and unusual seeds.

http://www.bromfieldaquatics.co.uk/
Nice selection of aquatic and marginal plants for those of you with ponds.

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Mildew
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Posted: 20 Mar 2006 01:40 pm Post subject:

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I really like using Dobies (www.dobies.co.uk). They seem cheaper than any of the other main seed companies, it's pretty fast delivery and are lovely over the phone. They were very patient and helpful when I had problems with my debit card. Worth checking out.

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Jesse
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Posted: 20 Mar 2006 01:51 pm Post subject:

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Yes I can recommend them too, I was very pleased with their service

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Plocket
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Posted: 20 Mar 2006 07:03 pm Post subject:

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I try and use the Organic Gardening Catalogue (www.organiccatalogue.com) but also use Dobies (not to be mistaken with Dobbies the Garden Centre) and Thompson & Morgan in third place.
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Svea
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Posted: 20 Mar 2006 09:01 pm Post subject:

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i like king seeds.
they do organic as well as 'normal' and are cheaper than the organic catalogue

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nanny
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Posted: 20 Mar 2006 09:06 pm Post subject:

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this year i tried Terwins seeds and found them very helpful when i rang them.....the seeds reached me very quickly and the owner gave me some advice on the melon seeds that i wanted to buy

if it ever warms up enough to think about planting them that is..........

i also use thompson and morgan but this year i have also tried seeds of italy and they also seemed quite helpful even if the catalogue was partially in italian................
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Lilymarlene
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Posted: 21 Mar 2006 11:38 pm Post subject:

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Have you tried Alan Romans yet? All seeds are 50p per packet, some are even organic for that price, and an order of £5 and above is post free.
http://www.alanromans.com/default.asp?cookiecheck=yes&
They can do the seeds at this price because they have no fancy packages....but anyone with a good veg book, or lots of existing seed packets with instructions on will not need all the info. It is on their website anyway if needed.

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Guest · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject:

I everyone. I realise I'm late, joining a thread that has been going for some time. Never mind.
I would endorse The Organic Seed Catalogue, mentioned above. I also like The Real Seed Company for its ethical/green/organic credentials, and for searching out many unusual varieties from around the world. For fruit, and particularly apples, pears, plums, etc, I'd recommend Keepers. Not just for a very comprehensive list, but because in my experience and that of a number of other people I know, the quality of trees and the service are both excellent.

Guest · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:03 am Post subject:

Sorry - I meant to include Simpsons Seeds as well. They have a pretty good list of tomatoes - the company started off as The Tomato Club - and a huge list of sweet peppers and chillies, as well as other veg and flowers.

Flowerlady · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:56 pm Post subject:

I'm totally into Franchi seeds ... Seeds of Italy.

They are based in Harrow ... just down the road from our office ... makes for a great lunchtime escape !!!!! Razz

... wicked aubergines Wink

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Leonie2 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject:

That's my favorite place to buy from flowerlady, just love what they sell Very Happy

Somerset Lad · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject:

I too buy some there, Cima de rapa, lovely dark turnip tops in summer, ideal for the Italian dish orechetta with cima de rapa and blue cheese. Laughing

Also get the mainseeds from www.edwintucker.com Wink

Flowerlady · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

I have just bought some seeds from Sarah Raven ... and her cook book which is truely amazing Very Happy

www.sarahraven.com

...she specialises in very strong coloured flowers for cutting and interesting veg to cook ... right up my street Wink

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