Seeds

[mickthecactus]

Which one? Secret Seeds or Band T.

[4pygmies]

Secret seeds I think first - there aren't any pictures on the other - which always slightly annoys me.....

[4pygmies]

That site only has Euro prices too - how does that work? (Financial numpty too, she is)

[mickthecactus]

4P, work to 68p to the Euro. It's near enough.

[4pygmies]

Thank you!

[4pygmies]

The Hollyhocks I sowed on the 24th are germinating already! I know I say it too often - but isn't Nature WONDERFUL??

[cheerypeabrain]

I shall have a sort out and bring some leftover seeds to Barsdale if any one is interested...

[sweetleaf]

4pygmies said:

The Hollyhocks I sowed on the 24th are germinating already! I know I say it too often - but isn't Nature WONDERFUL??

YEP! ;D

[emseypop]

I planted some black holyhock seeds and only one has germinated, so your lucky.

[sweetleaf]

I have a black Hollyhock at least its supposed to be black, still tight buds as yet. If it is Ill save some seeds.

[emseypop]

thanks sweetie, i know the slugs had mine, planted about 12 seeds in a six cell tray and there was loads of slime over all the cells bar one.

[4pygmies]

I'm online to buy my September sown seeds - what fun! It's soo hard to decide which company to buy them from though......so many seeds......cor!

[emseypop]

a link for you 4p, i always use this site when I prder online from tesco and get a least a fiver off. They have a discount code for T&M if your intreasted, there may be others if you have a look. www.hotukdeals.com

[4pygmies]

Cheers Emsey!

[cheerypeabrain]

What can I sow in September then?

[sweetleaf]

Poppies Larkspur Hollyhocks.......... theres more obviously but thats a start

[4pygmies]

LOTS of things can be sown in September - almost all Biennials which means they flower the following year, so you miss out the long wait and a great many Perennials too - it's easiest to check on the seed catalogues info as they often tell you which prefers what. I am sowing Hollyhocks, Echinacea, Lupins, Golden Thistles and some others I can't remember at the mo. You have to have somewhere to overwinter them though , such as a cold GH or CF.. sometimes an open frame is sufficient for the tougher plants. Quite often I sow a few seeds from whatever I fancy just to give me a head start.
And lots of native plants can be sown in the Autumn and left out in the winter weather as it mimics their natural conditions. Many won't germinate well without being treated mean, they need several weeks of cold to break their dormancy although sowing them freshly collected from the plants means they haven't got to that stage yet. Um, clear?

If sowing seeds to overwinter I've found it best to use deeper seed trays too - old ice cream cartons are ideal (with drainage holes), or the plastic trays soft fruit is sold in. Or I use flower pots if I'm only sowing a few of each variety. I think the deeper root base sustains them better in winter.

[emseypop]

I'm bringing loads of bluebell seed (british) to barsndale. They can be sown now.

[4pygmies]

OOh, where have they come from Emsey? Have you collected them yourself? I wondr how many years they take to mature?

[emseypop]

I got them on.....wait for it ........ebay! over 2000 seeds, going to spread them around amongst my nearest and dearest, thats why I'm bringing them with me on sat. (if they get here in time) They are protected but come from some private woodland in scotland. Dont know how long till we see a flower from seed though . I wander if sweeties hollyhock are out yet and if they're black?

[sweetleaf]

I have been disappointed, the Hollyhock thats in flower is YELLOW I didnt buy a yellow one, I bought Black and white ones, looks like the Black has ended up at Sleepys, though..... so theres a chance you can get seed from him if you ask nicely.

[emseypop]

if your reading this sleepy, HINT HINT

[cheerypeabrain]

I have some pink foxglove seed...and some pansies. Already have some other stuff already pricked...anyone want some bellis daisies (pink) or wallflowers? they're still v small.

[emseypop]

I#ll have a little of both please cpb!

[cheerypeabrain]

I'll pop a few in some 3" pots for you emsey dear