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buying Seeds for tropical plants?

Discussion in 'Tropical Gardening' started by Purple Streaks, May 3, 2019.

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  1. NigelJ

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    An advantage of buying seed from the plants native country is that it can be fresher and more likely to germinate readily.
     
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      Another advantage of buying seeds from overseas companies is that it makes the range of seeds available absolutely huge. And they are pretty cheap to post.
       
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