"Anthony E Anson" wrote in message
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I got some seeds from plants at a place where I used to work. They all
seemed to germinate, and were doing fine until a night visit from a roe
deer...

I think, like primroses and primulas the seed may need sowing
immediately on ripening.

Mebbe. All of the rest of the seeds but one variety (red welsh onions) I've
had from the same company have been fine. Onions, garlic and their ilk
aren't easiest to grow this way, I suppose. I'll look out for fresh seed and
try that some time.