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Old 25-04-2008, 05:56 PM
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Does anyone have one or two melon seeds spare please, would like to try them but not sure how they will grow up here. I was sure I had some but

Happy to send sae or let me know if you are looking for anything.

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Old 25-04-2008, 06:00 PM
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Ive got water melon seeds if you are interested pm me your address.

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Old 25-04-2008, 06:22 PM
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I've got some 'Collective Farm Woman' ones that are meant to be ok in cooler climes. Pm me your addy if you'd like some
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Thanks Chris and Seahorse.

Have PM'd you.

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Have sent you a message Mandy.
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Does anyone have one or two melon seeds spare please, would like to try them but not sure how they will grow up here. I was sure I had some but

Happy to send sae or let me know if you are looking for anything.

Thanks, Mandy
i have cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermellon. i am am amature, and they are growing! do you want a couple of each?
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Old 07-05-2008, 11:11 AM
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I think I've still got some Emir F1's if you want them?
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Old 07-05-2008, 11:47 AM
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Hi Suered and HW,

Thanks for your offers, I have already received some seeds from other kind grapes so I am fine for this year. (fingers crossed!)

Thanks again, Mandy
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Look forward to seeing your Melons Mandy. Giving it a go myself. So far - have seed leaves - it's a start.
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Hi Alice,

No sign of them sprouting yet but it is early days.

The pumpkin on the other hand have taken over Did not realise just how big they are going to get.

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Thought we had got away with that one, trust you HW

I take it you want pics if they germinate
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I take it you want pics if they germinate
When dear, not if!
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I stand corrected, WHEN they germinate!
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You're blooming already, look you're a Cropper! Congrats.
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Oh! thought i felt a bit odd there
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Old 08-05-2008, 01:27 PM
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If anyone has any spare seeds i'd love afew to try,i may have some seeds to swap.Also silly question but can i use the seeds from a shop bought melon?
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PIng me your contact details and I'll chuck mine in the post for you.
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thanks HeyWayne,have pm'd you.Let me know if you ever need anything i may be able to help.
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thanks HeyWayne,have pm'd you.Let me know if you ever need anything i may be able to help.
PM received, I'll post them out tomorrow for you. No need for anything in return, I have far too much as it is. Thanks anyway.
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Old 17-05-2008, 11:55 AM
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Many thanks to Wayne!!! i got my seeds today,much appreciated!
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Old 17-05-2008, 12:49 PM
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Many thanks to Wayne!!! i got my seeds today,much appreciated!
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Don't thank me, thank the postman (or woman). I merely put them in the envelope - they did the hard part!

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