[Eblana]

I got three bags of shallot sets a little over two weeks ago (they were packed in brown paper bags).  When I opened them earlier the two bags of Red Gourmet were covered in blue mould.  Out I bring them back to the shop or will they be ok to use.

[sunshineband]

I would take them back, although the shop staff may well suggest you should have unpacked them a little sooner.

[Eblana]

I will bring them back in tomorrow and see what they say.  Mind you I was only saying to my husband the other day that Next year I am going to look for a new supplier for potatoes and sets.  Their catalogue had a great selection of potatoes and I ordered some new ones to try, I got my order in within 24 hours of them going on line, they were all available according to the website but then got a call to say that none of were available, I ended up with the same varieties that I have been using for years.  I also got plants for the garden off them last year and they all failed.

[Plot 1 Problems]

Do you mind sharing the name of that supplier? Only I've had an issue with a big name supplier this Winter and a few others I've spoken to have had problems too...

[sunshineband]

Most suppliers are very keen to put things right in my experience,  given the opportunity

[Eblana]

Do you mind sharing the name of that supplier? Only I've had an issue with a big name supplier this Winter and a few others I've spoken to have had problems too...

It is a local Small Irish Supplier.

[Goosegirl]

That really is not good enough especially as they were in paper bags which would have let them breath somewhat. I always use D T Browns and over the years I'veonly had two problems with their supply and they were quickly replaced with apologies.