On 19/11/16 10:53, Bertie Doe wrote:


"Stuart Noble" wrote in message ...

On 17/11/2016 11:51, Bertie Doe wrote:
They say early overwatering is the biggest menace :-) Meanwhile my
'coldframe' needs to be mouse-proofed, it's an old concrete 'Conqueror'
coal bunker. I've put an outdoor-grade plastic lid on it, which works OK.


I think one underestimates the rate at which a healthy spring sown seedling
progresses. A mile a minute it seems, faster by far than an Autumn sown
struggler.

I haven't given up on spring sown, in fact I've just ordered some more, plus
a pkt of icicle radishes. Neighbouring allotment recommends Sea Kay, so I'll
give them a try. 50,000 positive feedback, can't be bad, although their site
is a bit tiresome to navigate
:-http://stores.ebay.co.uk/seekayhorticulturalsupplies/

OT but whilst on the subject of Ebay, I'd try these :-
http://tinyurl.com/jhbpzzf

The fact you get 500 seeds for £1 grabbed my attention. I grow chillies in
the g/h, in the space alongside toms and cucumbers.

Whilst you're about it on Ebay, you might like to try these, as the
seller forgot to say they taste of the finest steak:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/500-Pcs-Rare-Rainbow-Rose-Flower-Seeds-Multi-color-Plant-Home-Garden-LOVER-/400988085109?hash=item5d5cc09b75

Or these, which no doubt taste of cavia
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-pcs-bag-Rainbow-Chrysanthemum-Flower-Seeds-rare-color-fo/162176952877?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkpa rms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc% 3D38661%26meid%3D42ebf7c898354961a279e09e75d65d53% 26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D252437688 127

That's the problem with Ebay - you really don't know what you will be
getting.

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Jeff