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Post by Chuckles on Aug 11, 2008 15:51:34 GMT
Have been thinking about getting some of these but wasn't really sure if they are nessecary  They have some in the latest Fothergills brochure, 64 with holding trays for £11.99. I've looked them up on some other sites and T&M are £18.99 Crocus £15.99 and most others are in between, making Fothergills the cheapest. Anyone think they are worth it, wheres the best place to buy, what do you grow in yours etc etc etc  |
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Post by Dr Bill on Aug 11, 2008 19:21:45 GMT
Have been thinking about getting some of these but wasn't really sure if they are nessecary They have some in the latest Fothergills brochure, 64 with holding trays for £11.99. I've looked them up on some other sites and T&M are £18.99 Crocus £15.99 and most others are in between, making Fothergills the cheapest. Anyone think they are worth it, wheres the best place to buy, what do you grow in yours etc etc etc I like them, esp for sweet peas and french beans. I have bought them from various places. B&Q were the cheapest but not as cheap as Fothergills apparently! They seem a bit fragile but with care I reckon they should last several seasons. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 12, 2008 8:33:28 GMT
I've thought about it. Often  . But they are expensive, aren't they? I used toilet roll tubes for my Sweetpeas last time, not the same of course, because there are no ridges. ( I'm having a lightbulb moment here, but I digress). I'm happy with them because, I am able to pick a hefty bunch every couple of days, and am even having to give them to neighbours. Now for the idea ;D I wonder if putting corrugated card inside the toilet rolls would work? |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 12, 2008 8:34:57 GMT
Or what about making tubes out of corrugated card? In fact, I've seen corrugated plastic around somewhere, tubes could be made from that. Must keep my eyes open.
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 12, 2008 8:54:24 GMT
Now thats an idea Wee with the corrugated plastic. I've been there and done that with the loo rolls and had problems with mould, I know some folk get on with them fine but I didn't  These are the Fothergills trainers www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/catalogue/product/70034/I did try polystyrene beakers and they work quite well, they were about 6" deep so a good depth and you obviously need to make a hole in the bottom. If you are careful not to be to heavy handed with them you can use them again. Thinking about it they will also give some protection from the cold on the roots over winter too. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 12, 2008 15:22:08 GMT
That's a plus  The root trainers DO look good though. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 12, 2008 15:36:23 GMT
Chuckles, you'd do better going to Crocus with the code 90838. That gives 20% discount and free postage (usually)
They would come in at £12.80 instead of nearly £16 from Fothergills. (Once you add their postage)
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 16, 2008 6:58:00 GMT
 Thanks for reminding me Wee, I've added them to my wish list on Crocus 
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Post by Amo on Aug 16, 2008 19:14:50 GMT
I get some of my household shopping from Bookers and so get the bulk packs of washing gel sachet things in the clear tubs. They are about 3" x 8" x 5" deep, Daz were the last lot. If I put holes in the bottoms, do you think these would be ok for my autumn SP's?? Should be able to sow blocks of 8 to 10 in each. If not they could make good mini cloches  ;D |
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They have some in the latest Fothergills brochure, 64 with holding trays for £11.99. I've looked them up on some other sites and T&M are £18.99 Crocus £15.99 and most others are in between, making Fothergills the cheapest.
. But they are expensive, aren't they? I used toilet roll tubes for my Sweetpeas last time, not the same of course, because there are no ridges. ( I'm having a lightbulb moment here, but I digress). I'm happy with them because, I am able to pick a hefty bunch every couple of days, and am even having to give them to neighbours.
Thanks for reminding me Wee, I've added them to my wish list on Crocus 
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