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Where to buy the best seeds???
Anyone know of any online sites from anywhere in the world that sell high quality seeds and have a really good reputation as being one of the best in the world?
Price isnt really an issue...I guess What I'm looking for is seeds for fruits and vegetables like Oranges, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc. that sort of thing I'm not a gardener myself, I want to buy them for my parents Yea so I'm looking for a place that offers some of the best seeds in the world, can anyone recommend? |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
Spaade wrote:
Anyone know of any online sites from anywhere in the world that sell high quality seeds and have a really good reputation as being one of the best in the world? Not a good idea overall, get the best local seeds Price isnt really an issue...I guess What I'm looking for is seeds for fruits and vegetables like Oranges, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc. that sort of thing You don't grow oranges from seed as they have grafted root stock. I'm not a gardener myself, I want to buy them for my parents Talk to them about what they want and can grow in their garden, no point in getting stuff that is not suitable, there are many reasons why it might not be. Yea so I'm looking for a place that offers some of the best seeds in the world, can anyone recommend? The "best" is not important in comparison to what is suitable, available and legally transportable. David |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
Spaade wrote: Anyone know of any online sites from anywhere in the world that sell high quality seeds and have a really good reputation as being one of the best in the world? Price isnt really an issue...I guess What I'm looking for is seeds for fruits and vegetables like Oranges, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc. that sort of thing I'm not a gardener myself, I want to buy them for my parents Yea so I'm looking for a place that offers some of the best seeds in the world, can anyone recommend? Where are you located? |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
On Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:36:24 +1100, "David Hare-Scott"
wrote: Spaade wrote: Anyone know of any online sites from anywhere in the world that sell high quality seeds and have a really good reputation as being one of the best in the world? Not a good idea overall, get the best local seeds Price isnt really an issue...I guess What I'm looking for is seeds for fruits and vegetables like Oranges, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc. that sort of thing You don't grow oranges from seed as they have grafted root stock. I'm not a gardener myself, I want to buy them for my parents Talk to them about what they want and can grow in their garden, no point in getting stuff that is not suitable, there are many reasons why it might not be. Yea so I'm looking for a place that offers some of the best seeds in the world, can anyone recommend? The "best" is not important in comparison to what is suitable, available and legally transportable. David David is correct. First thing is to find out if your parents want a garden. Are you planning to start it and keep it up? You don't just stick seeds in the ground and to pick fruits and vegetables. There is lots of upkeep needed. Are they willing and able to do the work? How much space is available for a garden? Next go to a reputable nursery in your area and see what is available. Local nurseries do not usually stock things that do not grow well in their area. When to plant and how long until maturity is also necessary information. Where I live there is no way I can have greens and tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers fresh at the same time. From the list of what grows you can make a decision about what to plant and how many. Do you want just enough to eat in season or do you want enough to preserve? Make sure you check each plant to see how much room it needs. Compare this information with the space available for the garden. -- Susan N. "Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy." Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974) |
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whilst it is probably true about buying locally. If this isnt an option for what ever reason, I have had very good experiences with http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/ almost all my chilli, tomato and other veg seeds have germinated and are doing well. |
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minimum pot size for chili plants
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bigmike20vt wrote: Hi my 1st post, maybe of many i have 50 chilli plants. various variaties - 7 different types - 8 including my sweet peppers. now last year i used pretty big pots for each plant, however with so many this year (for jams and chuckneys) i need to know the minimum pot size i can get away with for average sized chilli plants so as not to hold them back too much. am hoping 3ltr pots will do it, but smaller would be good if poss... i used 6 liter pots last year but i just do not have room for 50 of them!, and the compost would cost a fortune. thanks for any advice. am wondering if i could use small tomato growbags at a push, maybe 4 plants in each one. cheers M. The size of your plant will depend on the size of its' root system. Smaller pots = smaller plants. -- - Billy "For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html |
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minimum pot size for chili plants
Billy wrote:
In article , bigmike20vt wrote: Hi my 1st post, maybe of many i have 50 chilli plants. various variaties - 7 different types - 8 including my sweet peppers. now last year i used pretty big pots for each plant, however with so many this year (for jams and chuckneys) i need to know the minimum pot size i can get away with for average sized chilli plants so as not to hold them back too much. am hoping 3ltr pots will do it, but smaller would be good if poss... i used 6 liter pots last year but i just do not have room for 50 of them!, and the compost would cost a fortune. thanks for any advice. am wondering if i could use small tomato growbags at a push, maybe 4 plants in each one. cheers M. The size of your plant will depend on the size of its' root system. Smaller pots = smaller plants. Hello Mike, I have been growing all my veggies in containers for a while now. For the last few years I have had 24 pepper plants in six plastic "window planters" that are 6" wide by about 3'long and 5 or 6" deep, 4 plants to the container. I grow jalapeño, cayenne, Ital hots, and habbies. I don't know about the size of the plants, but I am very happy with their production. Keep them watered and well fed, I think you may be surprised. Good luck! Tim |
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minimum pot size for chili plants
"bigmike20vt" wrote in message
... Hi my 1st post, maybe of many i have 50 chilli plants. various variaties - 7 different types - 8 including my sweet peppers. now last year i used pretty big pots for each plant, however with so many this year (for jams and chuckneys) i need to know the minimum pot size i can get away with for average sized chilli plants so as not to hold them back too much. am hoping 3ltr pots will do it, but smaller would be good if poss... i used 6 liter pots last year but i just do not have room for 50 of them!, and the compost would cost a fortune. thanks for any advice. am wondering if i could use small tomato growbags at a push, maybe 4 plants in each one. cheers M. -- bigmike20vt You're more likely to get a suitable response if you don't divulge the specific species of peppers, number of plants per pot, and growing environment you have. WTF is "sweet peppers", I'm a TX guy, jalapenos and habeneros guy. Rarely, I use bell peppers in a stews that I make from time to time. Can you educate me in wimpy Yankee "peppers" and why you grow them, what you use them for? -- Dave Dependency on large banks is undermining your, your children's, and grandchildren's future. Stop hiding behind the numbers and politicians... |
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minimum pot size for chili plants
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"Dioclese" NONE wrote: "bigmike20vt" wrote in message ... Hi my 1st post, maybe of many i have 50 chilli plants. various variaties - 7 different types - 8 including my sweet peppers. now last year i used pretty big pots for each plant, however with so many this year (for jams and chuckneys) i need to know the minimum pot size i can get away with for average sized chilli plants so as not to hold them back too much. am hoping 3ltr pots will do it, but smaller would be good if poss... i used 6 liter pots last year but i just do not have room for 50 of them!, and the compost would cost a fortune. thanks for any advice. am wondering if i could use small tomato growbags at a push, maybe 4 plants in each one. cheers M. -- bigmike20vt You're more likely to get a suitable response if you don't divulge the specific species of peppers, number of plants per pot, and growing environment you have. WTF is "sweet peppers", I'm a TX guy, jalapenos and habeneros guy. Rarely, I use bell peppers in a stews that I make from time to time. Can you educate me in wimpy Yankee "peppers" and why you grow them, what you use them for? Dave has obviously never had a thick, grilled, red, bell pepper. The last tough yahoo who wanted one of my habaneros, gobbled it down, barfed it up, and went home sick. I don't have a recipe that calls for more than a half of a habanero and that's for four people. I don't know what to tell you, if you think that you have to suffer to be a real man. Maybe your not a real man until you have your first heart attack? You drinking again Dave, or are you a graduate of the Shelley School of Charm? -- - Billy "For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html |
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Thanks everyone for the responses (tho it seems that they have gone on the wrong thread so sorry to the OP who was asking about buying the best seeds!).
to answer Dave, who i am sure drives a Chelsea Tractor to keep his man image intact as well my chilis/peppers are as follows Jalapeno purple Habanero orange habanero Caribbean red Pepper De Arbol Indian Fire Cracker Hungarian Hot Wax Scotch bonnet Red Pepper (Capsicum) Fresno Naga Morich Anahiem TMR chillies sweet pepper Bellboy F1 |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
In article ,
bigmike20vt wrote: Thanks everyone for the responses (tho it seems that they have gone on the wrong thread so sorry to the OP who was asking about buying the best seeds!). to answer Dave, who i am sure drives a Chelsea Tractor to keep his man image intact as well my chilis/peppers are as follows Jalapeno purple Habanero orange habanero Caribbean red Pepper De Arbol Indian Fire Cracker Hungarian Hot Wax Scotch bonnet Red Pepper (Capsicum) Fresno Naga Morich Anahiem TMR chillies sweet pepper Bellboy F1 Man, you must hate mornings ;O) -- - Billy "For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
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Jalapeno purple Habanero orange habanero Caribbean red Pepper De Arbol Indian Fire Cracker Hungarian Hot Wax Scotch bonnet Red Pepper (Capsicum) Fresno Naga Morich Anahiem TMR chillies sweet pepper Bellboy F1 Man, you must hate mornings ;O) LOL!!!! Really tho, I think heat is all relative. I don't know about anyone else, but the flavor, along with a little bite is why I grow my peppers. He does have a nice selection...I've never heard of the Naga Morich, or the Caribbean habby, gonna have to look those up. Makes me wish my garden center was better stocked! btw--- I always thought the Scotch Bonnet and the habby were almost the exact same pepper? Tim |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
In article ,
Tim wrote: snip Jalapeno purple Habanero orange habanero Caribbean red Pepper De Arbol Indian Fire Cracker Hungarian Hot Wax Scotch bonnet Red Pepper (Capsicum) Fresno Naga Morich Anahiem TMR chillies sweet pepper Bellboy F1 Man, you must hate mornings ;O) LOL!!!! Really tho, I think heat is all relative. I don't know about anyone else, but the flavor, along with a little bite is why I grow my peppers. He does have a nice selection...I've never heard of the Naga Morich, or the Caribbean habby, gonna have to look those up. Makes me wish my garden center was better stocked! btw--- I always thought the Scotch Bonnet and the habby were almost the exact same pepper? Tim Slightly different shape. Scotch Bonnet is a little shorter and plumper. All of which is lost on your anal sphincter. Ice cream helps but melts, if you sit on it for too long;O) -- - Billy "For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
Charlie wrote:
On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:40:27 -0700, Billy wrote: In article , bigmike20vt wrote: Thanks everyone for the responses (tho it seems that they have gone on the wrong thread so sorry to the OP who was asking about buying the best seeds!). to answer Dave, who i am sure drives a Chelsea Tractor to keep his man image intact as well my chilis/peppers are as follows Jalapeno purple Habanero orange habanero Caribbean red Pepper De Arbol Indian Fire Cracker Hungarian Hot Wax Scotch bonnet Red Pepper (Capsicum) Fresno Naga Morich Anahiem TMR chillies sweet pepper Bellboy F1 Man, you must hate mornings ;O) It's been said that a teaspoon of cayenne (or any hot pepper powder or tincture) mixed in a glass of water and glugged down will stop or mitigate a heart or brain attack. It's also said that the same dosage thrice daily will promote circulation and help in cases of arterial baddies. Good fer the colon also, it's said. Try it, tain't near as hot as one would imagine, though I'd suggest stirring it in cold water. Part of my daily downings. Next morning complaints are short lived. Charlie Now thats truly interesting, where did you learn that? I eat raw garlic, said to have the same effect, but I just like the taste. much to my wifes regret Billy, do you really have that problem the next day? I never have... Must be lucky. hmmm...Its time...wine is good for you too, mix the cayenne with the garlic, throw in some rose hips, an eye of newt, hair of toad...stir, stir........ Tim |
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Where to buy the best seeds???
"bigmike20vt" wrote in message
... Thanks everyone for the responses (tho it seems that they have gone on the wrong thread so sorry to the OP who was asking about buying the best seeds!). to answer Dave, who i am sure drives a Chelsea Tractor to keep his man image intact as well my chilis/peppers are as follows Jalapeno purple Habanero orange habanero Caribbean red Pepper De Arbol Indian Fire Cracker Hungarian Hot Wax Scotch bonnet Red Pepper (Capsicum) Fresno Naga Morich Anahiem TMR chillies sweet pepper Bellboy F1 -- bigmike20vt Hell yes. You the man. Wish you didn't have to piggyback on Nancy's response to respond to me though. Again, what is the sweetpepper thing and what do you use it in? -- Dave April 16th, 2009 Day 1 post Tea Party. This day in history occurred: Nancy Pelosi response was undignified per her allegation that such are funded by right wing money big money and attended exclusively by right wing extremists. White House staff indicated that officially not recognizing the nation-wide gatherings in any fashion. Some news reporters were found attempting to goad responses from attendees at the gatherings with response not filling their (some news reporters) TV political needs. Too bad for them. Woebama in Mexico. 2nd amendment rights being pinged again. Ignoring locking down the U.S/Mexico border again. We thte people... No political party or otherwise in that. Locked signature to prevent subsequent historical revisionism. |
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