[new_2_veg]

hi all,

been looking through some of my books and have taken a liking to rows of flowers iv seen on peoples allotmens so iv had a look and id like to start with chrysanthemums.

money is near non existant at the moment so cant afford to buy plants for a whole row so im thinking of trying from seed.

iv asked in the seed swap if anyone has any spare seed so just getting ahead of myself by asking about growing them.

many thanks in advance

nathan

[DD.]

Chrysants for cutting - no problems. A cheap packet of seed will provide you with a load of plants.

Seed tray, prick out...etc. quite simple.

Do NOT ask me about show flowers though!

[new_2_veg]

thanks dave,

no nothing for show, just a few to take home and something else to take pride in at the allotment.



thanks

nathan

[DD.]

Dahlias are good as well.

Had two rows across the plot last year - came from one packet of cheap seed.

Same principle - Late March - seed tray - warmish - pick out - 12 to a large seed tray - harden - plant out.

Yoiu know the drill. (Drill - see what I did there!).

[new_2_veg]

lol,

am i rightin thinking the dahlia plant will grow a tuber and they will come again?

thanks

nathan

[garddwr]

yes dahliahs will form a tuber and you can lift them and store and plant out the next year

where did you get the cheap chrysants seeds  Dave ?

[new_2_veg]

yes dahliahs will form a tuber and you can lift them and store and plant out the next year

where did you get the cheap chrysants seeds  Dave ?

i was wondering that,

iv seen some on ebay a good price but i dont have a money in my paypal and not willing to add another card for funding at the moment as some how my ex kept clearing me out through it


nathan

[Paul Plots]

Dahlias are good as well.

They sure are.... quite easy too 
Good advice as a cheap packet of seed will produce loads 

[DD.]

where did you get the cheap chrysants seeds  Dave ?

I suspect Wilko's - a few years since I've grown them as I find dahlias much easier.

However - how about £2.20 for 12,500 seed - cheap enough?

http://www.molesseeds.co.uk/flower_and_vegetable_seed_store_uk/Products_Merry_Mixed_835.html

[DD.]

Just seen similar on ebay - £1.20 for 50 seed. Someone's making a killing, that makes that packet from Mole's worth £300!!!

[new_2_veg]

i will take a look at moles,

never looked at them before, does seam like a bargain to what iv seen for sale on the net.

me and my nan are off to peterborough garden park today will take a look in there while im there to see what they have , its only been open a week so no idea wht to expect



http://www.peterboroughgardenpark.co.uk/


thats the site if anyone is ever passing and thinks its worth a look

nathan

[DD.]

Moles is always worth a look - especially if you want a lot of seed.

[Slowgrind]

Just had a look at Moles Seeds online, certainly one to bookmark!
Cheers DD.

[Paul Plots]

where did you get the cheap chrysants seeds  Dave ?

I suspect Wilko's - a few years since I've grown them as I find dahlias much easier.

However - how about £2.20 for 12,500 seed - cheap enough?

http://www.molesseeds.co.uk/flower_and_vegetable_seed_store_uk/Products_Merry_Mixed_835.html

Some good prices here for veg seeds... Looks interesting - Thanks 

[DD.]

You can't have been paying attention!

Just had a quick search and I've mentioned them about 40 times - and no - I have no financial interest in them!

If you need a lot of seed, or can share with others, they take a lot of beating for price.