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[dandysmom]

I usually order seeds from Thompson & Morgan; they're shipped from New Jersey but on the packets indicate that the seed was grown in the UK and Germany; so would assume Customs doesn't care. I shipped catnip seed to the UK in a regular envelope, and plan to do so with my excess tomato seed. I figure what Customs doesn't know won't hurt it......

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by Steph

I don`t rate Ailsa Craig that much,there are dozens of standard reds with better flavour. If anyone is interested google `Allotments 4 All` .We are a friendly bunch and you don`t need an allotment-plenty of threads about tomatoes.

I`m Cleo over there.

I have found Larissa but I don`t pay that sort of money for seeds,if it`s not an F1 hybrid then if anyone grows them and saves the seeds we could arrange some swaps?

I`m not sure of the rules and regulations re-the USA though

Yes I grow borlotti beans and a few others for fresh/drying.

And yes it is very hard to grow decent Okra here-I can manage a couple or so per plant and the flowers are simply wonderful-my challenge is on A4A-the site
I mentioned above

I'm curious: what were they asking for Larissa? It was only $1.95 here, which is lower than average. Most packets go for $2.95 or $3.25,

[Steph]

what were they asking for Larissa? It was only $1.95 here, which is lower than average. Most packets go for $2.95 or $3.25,

The only site I saw was £2 for 5 seeds. Over here folk are only now getting to know the flavour of Heritage and `Russian` toms. So others are exploiting it.

I try to run my very small outlet at prices that can compete with commercial garden centres but offering tomatoes that actually have flavour. I say `outlet` it`s just a board outside my house-and one shop I supply

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by Steph

what were they asking for Larissa? It was only $1.95 here, which is lower than average. Most packets go for $2.95 or $3.25,

The only site I saw was £2 for 5 seeds. Over here folk are only now getting to know the flavour of Heritage and `Russian` toms. So others are exploiting it.

I try to run my very small outlet at prices that can compete with commercial garden centres but offering tomatoes that actually have flavour. I say `outlet` it`s just a board outside my house-and one shop I supply

Wow, that's appalling!! Don't blame you for not buying! Heritage tomatoes have been getting increasingly popular here for years; even the big mainstream catalogues carry many varieties, not just the niche ones.

I started my tomatoes, basil and hot pepper seeds Monday; they'll be a nice size to set out on May 1st. I just do a few plants of each as they're just for my use and I have a small City back yard garden. Although the wretched squirrel seems to think he has a share also...

[Steph]

Basil?-don`t get me started. I grow loads of varities from the standard Genovese right through the bush types to Holy Basil for my Thai cooking. Do you get the Neopolitan variety?-leaves so large you can use them as a wrap?

[angieh]

Wow - that must be amazing! I love basil but normally grow the mixed Mediterranean type - just love the smell it gives to the greenhouse.

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by Steph

Basil?-don`t get me started. I grow loads of varities from the standard Genovese right through the bush types to Holy Basil for my Thai cooking. Do you get the Neopolitan variety?-leaves so large you can use them as a wrap?

I've not experimented too much with basil: the standard Genovese, and Holy Basil for my Thai cooking!! I love chicken Ka Pow; the hot peppers are for that as well as Szechuan dishes..

[Elaine]

Eileen, can I come to yours for tea sometime. You always make my mouth water when you talk of your thia dishes etc

[dandysmom]

Of course, and bring Eva too! Be warned: I like it hot : heavy on unseeded peppers...

[Elaine]

Excellent, I'll let eva know, she will be thrilled