Splitting bulk-purchase of seeds

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    I'm starting to look at seeds for next year and wondering if it would be worth over-buying some in order to split/share with others.

    Could be that the aggro means it's not worth the candle of course ...

    Take Ricinus zanzibarensis as an example. I don't suppose anyone needs more than half a dozen seeds?

    They are 12p each (25-off) at Moles, falling to 10p @ 100-off

    Jungle Seeds are 26p each (currently on sale at 20p each)
    T&M are more, but don't have that "common" variety
    Chiltern seeds are 16p each
    eBay 26p (exc postage) ... whoever is buying there needs to shop around!

    Or I could just hang on to the extra until next year ... or offer any that I have here, and if not enough interest just flog it on eBay!

    I'm open to suggestions :)
     
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      I would be interested although I haven’t planned what to grow next year yet.

      Castor Oil plant is one I want to try again next year for sure. I’m not sure if the savings are that great but if there were a few of us it would help.

      This year from Moles I bought the smallest bulk of tomato rootstock, 50 seeds for about £13 plus delivery (Delivery was free). For me buying a one off like that all the postage goes onto the one order/packet so it works out quite expensive. I was thinking that 50 seeds would keep me going for a few years but seed viability (germination rates) drops off the longer you store them, so it’s better to buy fresh each year.
       
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      Aren't Moles free-postage (unless you buy Grass seed, Green Manure or Peas & Beans) ?

      I'll let you know what I am ordering, just before I place the order, in case you want to piggy-back John.
       
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        I will have some datura plz if you have some extras that is :)
         
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        I just searched back and checked my order from Moles and you are of course right Kristen, they didn't charge me any postage :dbgrtmb:

        I will edit my post above :doh: :redface:
         
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          Definitely a benefit of using Moles if you just need one or two packets (later on in the season when you find something got overlooked perhaps!)
           
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            I have some Datura wrightii spare..................

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            The blooms are huge.................
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            pm me if you want some.
             
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              Dr Hessayon now a unit of measure for flower size? :dbgrtmb:
               
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              On the subject of Ricinus.....if anyone wants some free seed of 'Carmencita' or the black-leaved, black-burred variety whose name I can't remember, please PM me your name and address, and how many seeds you'd like. These plants literally grow like weeds here, and if I leave all the seed to germinate, it'll be an all-summer task pulling them out!
               
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                Ive just sown yours today longk :blue thumb: Thank you x
                 
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                It was the first thing that came to hand that I thought peeps would be familiar with!
                 
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                Good luck!
                 
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                Thank you for the offer really generous of you :wub2:ive got some carmencita red and also pink germinating at the moment or i would of taken you up on the offer noisette :) i will take you up on your for next yr though if it extends till then :blue thumb:..not heard of black leaved ones they sound good :) :)
                 
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                The ballerina have germiated for me so im sure all will come good with your wrightii :) x
                 
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