Wilco's sale

alfman · « **on:** January 13, 2009, 09:50 »

Went into Wilcos yesterday and they were getting rid of all last years seed.. I got 14 packets for £2.18p. 75% off everything. If you're near your local store, pop in and have a look,could save you pounds.

out4nowt · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2009, 18:51 »

I got loads at 75% off and they have the same dates as this years stock :shock:
Just slightly different packaging.

Iain@JBA · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2009, 18:54 »

They are tremendous savings. Your lucky to have a store near you.

out4nowt · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2009, 18:58 »

It worked out at 10p, 12p and 15p per packet.

mumofstig · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2009, 19:01 »

Luck you

..........all gone in ours last week

This week even the spuds n onions were gone :cry:

This grow ur own lark must be catching on

Parsnip · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2009, 19:03 »

I still haven't bought my seeds so I'll brave Coventry tomorrow and have a look, I was in the Rugby store the other on Tuesday they didn't have any, nor seed blooming potatoes :roll:

Coventry's store is bigger, just hate going there..

I wonder if all the stores are doing it........Oh Richy where are you?

vegmandan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2009, 23:03 »

I'll be off next week for my annual pilgrimage to the best shop for cheap quality seeds too.

They always seem to be 3 for 2 and cheap for some proper varieties like Hurst Greenshaft Peas ....99p :shock: amazing.

99p for a bag of Shallots or Onion sets

I can't fault 'em at all.

Val H · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2009, 23:14 »

Hurst Greenshaft, Kelvendon Wonder and Early Onwards were 75% off last weekend in Wilco's. 24p a pack and valid until August 2010. Along with Scarlet Emperor runners.

Sideways · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:12 »

What are the risks with planting seeds that are 'past their sow by' date?

Is it a case of the longer you keep them, the less chance there is of them germinating? If that is the case, why not just stick them in a seed tray anyway and use the ones that do grow? Surely thats better than simply throwing them away?

lucywil · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:21 »

Quote from: "Sideways"

What are the risks with planting seeds that are 'past their sow by' date?

Is it a case of the longer you keep them, the less chance there is of them germinating? If that is the case, why not just stick them in a seed tray anyway and use the ones that do grow? Surely thats better than simply throwing them away?

totally agree, it definately worth a try, what have you got to lose?

Val H · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:46 »

Totally agree as well (that was just the date on the back of the packets). Have a look at this as it shows how to check seeds to see if they're still viable http://www.allotment-garden.org/vegetable/general/seed-storage-life.php.

Parsnip · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2009, 16:37 »

Well I had a trip into Coventry. There were no bargain 'last year' seeds sadly, but I have bought loads ( some of which were on offer).

There were plenty of seed pots so bought some of them, some garlic and onion sets and a tunnel cloche for £5.99

So I'm very happy.

out4nowt · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2009, 16:42 »

Quote from: "Parsnip"

a tunnel cloche for £5.99

I got 2 tunnels. I unpacked one of them and it looks to be very good for the price.

RichardC · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2009, 17:05 »

Im off to Wilkos in Farnborough on Sunday. Im a Wilkos virgin so this will be the first time for me.

Richard

Parsnip · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2009, 17:12 »

Quote from: "out4nowt"

Quote from: "Parsnip"
a tunnel cloche for £5.99

I got 2 tunnels. I unpacked one of them and it looks to be very good for the price.

I'm new to veg growing so it's trial and error for me, but I thought I give one a try..anyone else use them?

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