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Supplier Question Sept 7, 2008 18:19:42 GMT

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Post by fozzie on Sept 7, 2008 18:19:42 GMT

Not one for wanting to spend more than I have to I use Alan Romans. However I have found another site, it appears to have a similar pricing strategy ie 0.50p with little or no P&P. They also seem to have a policy of max 50 seeds per packet. This does make them on a 1 2 1 basis a little dearer. They do however have some items not carried by AR so I thought I'd used them as a "filler"

The sight is
www.moreveg.net/

Has anyone used them and are they kosher?

Foz

ps. This iPlayer is a good idea whie I've been crashing around t'internet comparing sites and prices I have been catching up on me missed Proms. Mrs F not too keen you see and you know me always one to give in to femine charm.....

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fozzie Head Gardener Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail Posts: 2,016	Supplier Question Sept 16, 2008 21:56:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fozzie on Sept 16, 2008 21:56:38 GMT Just an update, I spent £6.90 on 12 packets ranging from 0.90p - 0.50p no PP and they arrived 48 hrs after ordering. So far so good. If the quality of seed is as good as the order/delivery, then no complaints Foz
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Tig Admin Garden Sage Posts: 42,434	Supplier Question Sept 16, 2008 22:24:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tig on Sept 16, 2008 22:24:13 GMT That sounds like a bargain Foz - what did you purchase? I could be tempted
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 58,101	Supplier Question Sept 19, 2008 17:32:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Sept 19, 2008 17:32:57 GMT That looks like a good site Fozzie thanks for posting it. I've added it to my favourites. What did you order?
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Ladygardener Garden Sage Posts: 58,101	Supplier Question Sept 20, 2008 19:23:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ladygardener on Sept 20, 2008 19:23:18 GMT I've now sent off an order myself. Can't have enough seeds. ;D I ordered sweetpea blue ripple, lemon basil, beetroot bolthardy and the spring onion lisbon. ;D
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jean Head Gardener Posts: 2,671	Supplier Question Sept 20, 2008 19:58:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jean on Sept 20, 2008 19:58:24 GMT Thanks for the link Foz ;D
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Supplier Question Sept 27, 2008 20:00:47 GMT

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Post by fozzie on Sept 27, 2008 20:00:47 GMT

Sorry for not replying earlier, it’s a problem with getting old you forget what you have done. Mrs F is increasing veg growing so here are the lists a) from Moreveg and B) Romans. Not all my choice. Although there is an offer of help, time will tell. I think I need a bigger garden!!

A) Moreveg @£6.90
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Leaf Beet White Silver | 1|LEBWS | 0.50 GBP|
Swede Ruby | 1|SWDRB | 0.50 GBP|
Parsnip Avonresistor | 1|PSPAV | 0.50 GBP|
Cauliflower Snowball ...| 1|CAUSB | 0.50 GBP|
Carrot Chantenay Red ...| 2|CARCR | 0.50 GBP|
Cabbage Durham Elf | 1|CABDE | 0.50 GBP|
Brussels Sprouts Eves...| 1|BSPES | 0.50 GBP|
Broccoli White Sprout...| 1|BROWS | 0.50 GBP|
Beetroot Burpees Golden | 1|BEEBG | 0.75 GBP|
Broad Bean Super Aqua...| 1|BBNSA | 0.75 GBP|
Runner Beans Polestar | 1|BNRPS | 0.90 GBP|

B) Romans @£10.55

Beetroot 'Boltardy' -1 Packet (150 seeds
Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting ' Red Arrow' -1 Packet (100 Seeds
Brussels Sprout 'Montgomery' F1 -1 Packet (45 seeds)
Cabbage 'January King ' -1 Packet (500 seeds)
Carrot 'Early Nantes 2 ' -1 Packet (2500 seeds)
Cauliflower 'All The Year Round' -1 packet (350 seeds)
Courgette 'All Green Bush' -1 Packet (25 Seeds)
Cucumber 'Burpless Tasty Green' F1 Hybrid -1 packet (ave 15 seeds)
Leek 'Musselburgh Improved' -1 Packet 500 seeds)
Lettuce 'Little Gem' -1 Packet (500 seeds)
Parsnip 'Gladiator' F1 -1Packet ( 200 seeds)
Pea 'Hurst GreenShaft' -1 1 Packet (50g approx 240 seeds)
Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' -1 packet (ave 220 seeds)
Radish French Breakfast 3 -1 Packet (1000 Seeds)
Runner Bean 'Red Rum' -1 Packet (50g approx 43 seeds)
Spring Onion 'North Holland Blood Red Redmate' -1 packet (400seeds)

Beetroot, Brussels, cucumber, peas and runners were 80p all others 50p

The spuds will be from Romans while Onions from ??
Foz

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Supplier Question Nov 18, 2008 18:28:04 GMT

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Post by Chuckles on Nov 18, 2008 18:28:04 GMT

How did I miss this thread

great to find a site that doesn't swamp you with 100's of seeds and has a good selection too. I've had a quick look at the carrots and there are a few short varieties that look like they'd be ok for tubs, always a plus in my book

I normally use The Real Seed Site and odd packs of Wilco seeds, I've added Moreveg to my faves folder for future reference ;D

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Supplier Question Dec 27, 2008 6:50:51 GMT

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Post by Amo on Dec 27, 2008 6:50:51 GMT

I've just put in an order with Plants of Distinction www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk/index.html

I don't know how they compare on price, probably up a bit, but they did have a few of the varieties that I was after all under one roof. The Half Pint pea, Ideal Red and Rainbow carrots and, from their seemingly endless tomatoes, John Baer, Peron and Japanese Trifle Black.

They carry some wonderful and unusual varieties and I've just read their front page again and I might just have to have another dip in.....

Oh PS, only downside. If you place an order, print it off before you close the screen. The conformation e-mail doesn't come with a list of what you have bought.