24-03-2006, 05:09 PM
posted to uk.rec.gardening
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where to get slightly unusual veg
"Cat(h)" wrote from the Emerald Isle...
The spring has sprung, and although it is still pretty cold here in
Ireland, I am itching to get started on planting a few veg for the new
season.
As well as being extortionate, most Irish garden centres are pretty
poorly stocked when it comes to veg - I suspect this comes from the
lack of demand. We probably have fewer gardeners here per head of
population than in the UK. You can get a reasonablish variety of seeds
- though pretty much only common stuff like carrots, cabbage, peas,
beans, courgettes etc - thank goodness for Lidl where you can get such
exotica as salsify, kohlrabi, and a good variety of lettuces. But when
it comes to plants, beyond cabbage, tomatoes, and herbs, there is
remarkably little available in the main Irish garden centres.
I want to plant jerusalem artichokes this year, and love experimenting
with slightly unusual veg.
I'm wondering: does anyone posting here have any idea where in Ireland
I might be able to get a better selection? Or what about UK based
nurseries/seed companies who ship across the puddle?
And finally, is it too early to plant peas? I will try and protect
them better this year, as last year I was told here they were probably
all eaten by mice - not one sprouted for me!
Try these, they all say they ship seeds to EEC countries...
http://www.thomasetty.co.uk/vegetables/index.html
http://www.edirectory.co.uk/chiltern...ON&scn=5&qt=SC
http://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk/?PAGEID=20589
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Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK
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