"Frogleg" wrote in message
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On Sat, 29 May 2004 12:11:53 +0100, "Tracy"
wrote:

"Frogleg" wrote

My fenugreek seeds look more like sort of tiny, tan,
irregularly-shaped stones. In fact, very un-seedlike.

Yeah, thats what I meant LOL

So go ahead and plant a few of your seeds. I think I planted mine
about 10 days ago. We can compare notes. And I *did* plant some
coriander seeds yesterday.

Gonna plant some today, and we *will* compare notes, ok? ) My coriander
went in the day after I posted the original thread Growing
coriander... - so we will sat back and watch what happens to both the
coriander and the fenugree - should be interesting.

btw, if you dont mind me asking, where are you situated? - you mention
finding it difficult "finding local sources for the necessary ingredients".

We have a lovely supermarket in the city which sells every eastern spice
known to man and very well priced too

On Sun, 30 May 2004 12:52:41 +0100, "RichardS" noaccess@invalid
wrote:

Just bought a packet, because this thread has reminded me that it was one of
the things I intended to grow down the allotment, and the instructions say
"sow thinly, then thin seedlings to 9-12" apart"!

Is there any point, I wonder??

The recommended procedure is to plant seeds every 2 weeks or so to
ensure an ongoing supply. Thinning to 9-12" apart seems overkill -- 6"
seems like plenty of room for a coriander plant. One note: if the
'seeds' are small, round balls, those are actually sort of pods
(technically dried fruit) that have 2 seeds within. I've planted them
whole, and sure enough, 2 seedlings sprouted from most spots. So I
usually gently mash on the pods to break them up and try and plant
1-seed half-pods. They're large enough to sow pretty much where you
want the plants.

On Sun, 30 May 2004 15:41:33 +0100, "Tracy"
wrote:

Gonna plant some today, and we *will* compare notes, ok? ) My coriander
went in the day after I posted the original thread Growing
coriander... - so we will sat back and watch what happens to both the
coriander and the fenugree - should be interesting.

btw, if you dont mind me asking, where are you situated? - you mention
finding it difficult "finding local sources for the necessary ingredients"

I replied via e-mail, and it didn't bounce. My address is
frogleg-at-hotmail-dot-com.

"Frogleg" wrote in message
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On Sun, 30 May 2004 15:41:33 +0100, "Tracy"
wrote:

Gonna plant some today, and we *will* compare notes, ok? ) My
coriander
went in the day after I posted the original thread Growing
coriander... - so we will sat back and watch what happens to both the
coriander and the fenugree - should be interesting.

btw, if you dont mind me asking, where are you situated? - you mention
finding it difficult "finding local sources for the necessary
ingredients"

I replied via e-mail, and it didn't bounce. My address is
frogleg-at-hotmail-dot-com.

And I responded but wondered if you got it!!! Will resend