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Old 26-03-2008, 04:58 PM
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Just been into Aldi and they are selling 6 strawberry plants (pegasus) and others for 2.99, very healthy......
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Thanks for the tip off. It's a mid-late strawb, I might go get some...Meiosis Ltd. Superior Varieties, Plant Variety Rights, Propagation / Sales / Own Use Licences, Royalty Collection
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That's about 50p each, very good price. I haven't seen Pegasus sold this way before (by cheapie store) apart from expensive onliners.
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Well some pegasus sat in my greenhouse now he he he he
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I've had a couple of Pegasus plants for 2 years & they've done better than any other strawberry I've tried to grow! Very healthy, nice flavour.
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Old 27-03-2008, 09:35 AM
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Yep, I noticed these in there leaflet! You've just reminded me to call into Aldi on the way to the allotment!
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According to advert in yesterdays paper they are supposed to be on sale from 27 3 08 I hope that there are some left when i get there .
Somebody has probaly jumped the gun jacob
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Old 27-03-2008, 09:45 AM
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Hope there is some left for you :-)
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Beware the Strawberries are mixed in each box of 6 ie- 2xPegasus 2xSymphathy 2x Honeoye got some though jacob
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