On 19/11/2016 12:29, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:52:03 +0000, Jeff Layman
wrote:

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.

I've often fancied growing my own spaghetti tree, as featured on that
BBC Panorama programme many years ago, but I've never seen seeds
advertised, let alone plants.

You've probably Pasta few sauces