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where to get slightly unusual veg
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! TIA Cat(h) |
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