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    As the allotment society seed orders will be closed by the weekend, tried to pick what really tempt me. comes around 35 packs of seeds cost around £30. none are toms,aubs ,chillis and cucs .

    felt I can use them for more than one season, though it fails me my own spending challenge of £20 on seed. failing only because I have to order this 'now' than to buy the seeds only when I really want to sow them.

    on a second thought If l go pick only organic types ..might helps to filter and minimise either spending or number of packets. but lazy me dumb in listening to this.

    are successful in using up the fair portion of the seeds from the pack over the years?

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    Most seeds except maybe parsnips, carrots and corn - last for at least a couple of years.

    I have successfully grown lettuce and cabbage seeds that were 5 years old - just keep them cool and dry - don't just throw them in the back of the shed and expect good results next year

    Good luck

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Elfeda View Post
      seeds cost around £30 /............ / it fails me my own spending challenge of £20 on seed
      Ahhh, it's the early reminder of the impending failure of the dreaded ......... new year's resolution
      He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

      Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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      • #4
        I only have spuds and fresh parsnip seed to buy *smugface*.
        http://mudandgluts.com - growing fruit and veg in suburbia

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        • #5
          Was the challenge for next years seed? Also if you use most of it over three years than it is only a tenners worth a year There are always ways to justify seed buying

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Elfeda View Post
            As the allotment society seed orders will be closed by the weekend, tried to pick what really tempt me. comes around 35 packs of seeds cost around £30. none are toms,aubs ,chillis and cucs .

            felt I can use them for more than one season, though it fails me my own spending challenge of £20 on seed. failing only because I have to order this 'now' than to buy the seeds only when I really want to sow them.

            on a second thought If l go pick only organic types ..might helps to filter and minimise either spending or number of packets. but lazy me dumb in listening to this.

            are successful in using up the fair portion of the seeds from the pack over the years?

            A BIG welcome to the must have seed collectors club,we have several proud members
            Last edited by bearded bloke; 01-10-2015, 04:57 PM. Reason: fixed quotebox
            sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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            • #7
              Originally posted by lottie dolly View Post
              A BIG welcome to the must have seed collectors club,we have several proud members
              There's no shame in a bit of seedaholism...
              http://mudandgluts.com - growing fruit and veg in suburbia

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              • #8
                Hi my name is Carrie.................and I am a seedaholic
                Carrie

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Norfolkgrey View Post
                  There are always ways to justify seed buying
                  So kind of you NFG, these seeds should suffice for 5 years as I have some 70 other seed packets I picked over the last year.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by lottie dolly View Post
                    A BIG welcome to the must have seed collectors club,we have several proud members
                    and i AM one off them,sticks out chest
                    sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Elfeda View Post
                      So kind of you NFG, these seeds should suffice for 5 years as I have some 70 other seed packets I picked over the last year.
                      Some seeds will not be viable after a couple of years so don't rely on being able to grow them for 5 years. FAQ: How long do vegetable seeds last? How to store them and how long they keep.

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                      • #12
                        VC, I can't imagine me not buying new seeds every year..

                        This year I have stopped buying toms,chilli (thanks to vine and VSP clearence)and aubs (my obession made to buy lot many aubs packets.

                        next year would be for beans as I would swap as many for beans.

                        third year swaps for courgettes (as I would be finishing half of my stash by then)

                        fourth year should be sweetcorn and squash...

                        that's it..these are my essentials

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                        • #13
                          I'm definitely not obsessed with buying seeds.


                          No that wasn't me buying seeds in a french garden centre while I was supposed to be fishing.
                          When you have a hammer in your hand everything around you starts looking like a nail.

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                          • #14
                            Holiday seeds don't count ....... Fact they come under the heading of ......... souveniers
                            He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                            Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                            • #15
                              Just bought £35 worth of seeds for a tenner with T&Ms latest promotion... bargain! Did I need the seeds? Not really.
                              He-Pep!

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