"Broad beans should be fine as long as they've been kept dry. I've just germinated as load of peas that were two years past their sow by date. As John says, if you try a few first you'll know if they're worth planting. Soak them…"
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Using out of date seeds
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Robinson Jan 27, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
HelloI'm about to order new seeds and been through old ones from last year. I've still got half a bag of Broad beans(Stereo) from Chase garden seeds. The packet says that they were packaged June…Continue
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John Martin replied to Henrietta Fernandez's discussion Using out of date seeds"Hi Henrietta
like you I don't like throwing out seeds. what I do is try a few now to see what like germination is before rushing out to buy new. There are exceptions for instance Parsnip, which are difficult enough to get to…"
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HelloI'm about to order new seeds and been through old ones from last year. I've still got half a bag of Broad beans(Stereo) from Chase garden seeds. The packet says that they were packaged June 2010, and they should be sown by August 2011. Has anyone advice on whether I should give these a go, or just start again? I hate to throw them away! Ditto out of date seeds in general(within reason obviously)!ThanksHenriettaSee More
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Rob Duffin's discussion Blanching"Thanks all! Will carry on as before then and just put straight into freezer. Did same with Chard and Cavlalo nero earlier on so have confidence the beans will be ok now!"
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Gareth Bowes's discussion Derris Dust alternative"I've just identified it myself and it is flea beetle...but what to do in such a small area? I wanted to follow my broad beans with kale but am worried that they will get infested too. And I wanted to grow more rocket and mustard leaf but it…"
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Gareth Bowes's discussion Derris Dust alternative"I think I may have these...I've noticed tiny scaly holes on the rocket, and mixed salad leaves I'm growing... and lots of black tiny beetles on some flower heads of flowers(rocket that has gone to seed in other parts of my small patch).…"
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Henrietta Fernandez replied to Gill Blease's discussion Garlic starting to flower"quite odd how everything connects! And yes, love to meet you and very possible we might know your friends too. I have met new friends on the web before (through shared music taste/listening) and then have found we have several "real…"
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Gill Blease's discussion Garlic starting to flower"Well thats funny- have just cleaned the dining table and your gorgeous mats that we use every day (have had them about 7 years I think). And I have always loved your foodie illustrations you did/do for the Guardian/Observer...just lovely- I used to…"
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Zoe's discussion Has anyone ever used 'Slug-Gone'??"I've used them -a friend gave me a tub for Christmas last year! They do work and deterred a lot of snails. I haven't bought more tho as they are expensive, but maybe I should. I also thought about making my own as we have sheep behind on…"
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A place to swap seeds with other gardeners. Just post your seed swap in the discussion and once you have found someone to swap with send your seed.
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Gill Blease's discussion Veg in the shade"We've had fantastic chard and beetroot too in the past- am trying perpetual spinach now and will see how that goes."
Henrietta Fernandez replied to Gill Blease's discussion Garlic starting to flower"Mine are looking like they are going to go the same way soon so good advice! Gill are you an illustrator? Or just have the same name as one I know of (and who's work I love!)?"
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