{"title":"Fruit \u0026 Berry seeds","description":"Grow something tasty, healthy, and with zero air miles|!","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-wonder-tree-idesia-polycarpa-igiri-rare-25-seeds-same-day-dispatch_233882600104_","title":"Chinese Wonder Tree (Idesia Polycarpa) Igiri. RARE 25+ seeds","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25 fresh and pretty rare seeds for Idesia Polycarpa better known as \"The Chinese Wonder Tree\" or \"Igiri Tree\". Hardy to all but the most cold or exposed locations in the UK and is also tolerant of poor soils. This attractive and fast growing tree gives double benefit - the flowers are known to be highly fragranced having the sweetest smell and the tree produces masses of red berries that are edible whether raw or cooked. We will be growing these trees commercially this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdesia Polycarpa seeds benefit from cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 4-6 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-25c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 15-25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269064896535,"sku":"233882600104","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_11aab1f0-38d0-404a-8373-34750fea95c0.jpg?v=1661139360"},{"product_id":"elderberry-black-frills-sambucus-nigra-100-fresh-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234269441472_","title":"Elderberry 'Black Frills'  (Sambucus Nigra) | 100+ seeds","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 100+ seeds for Elderberry 'Black Frills'  (Sambucus nigra)  - an attractive Elderflower cultivar. One of the most useful and easy plants you can grow - whether its to make delicious sparkling elderflower wine, elderflower cordial or a whole host of herbal remedies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries have a hard seed coat and have natural dormancy built in - so require a period of \"stratification for optimum germination rates. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have patience you could simply sow the seeds about 5mm deep in pots of well drained compost and leave outside in a shady spot over winter or of you want to germinate them at any time of your then do the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 4-6 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-25c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings should appear after 15-25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP TIP! Don't use all your seeds in the same tray just in case rot sets in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269065682967,"sku":"234269441472","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/elderflower_front3.jpg?v=1715342032"},{"product_id":"sweet-sop-custard-sugar-apple-annona-squamosa-20-fresh-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234173049744_","title":"Sweet-Sop | Custard Sugar-Apple (Annona Squamosa) | 20+ seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ fresh Custard Apple [Annona Squamosa] seeds also known as Sugar Apple or Soursop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Custard Apples are a tropical plant, they are perfectly possible to grow here in the UK much in the same way as you would growth citrus fruits like lemons and limes - as container specimens in a sunny sheltered spot in summer and brought into greenhouse or conservatory during winter. I will be growing these myself and hopefully selling the plants next year., \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1d9735;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustard Apple is a tender, open, irregularly branching, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree.  Single or clustered, yellow-green flowers are produced from attractive foliage followed by the conical, sweet-tasting fruits. Sugar-apple is high in energy, an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese, a good source of thiamine and vitamin B6, and provides vitamin B2, B3 B5, B9, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium in fair quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to speed up germination, lightly scarify the outer surface seeds with a metal nail file or similar - this helps the seed take on water and trigger germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare some relatively deep seed containers (custard apples have long tap roots) with drainage holes  - supermarket plastic fruit punnets work well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterilise the containers and rinse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a light well draining compost mix  - ideally 50% sieved compost, 50% horticultural sand or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace compost mix in plastic bowl and microwave on full power for 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds 2cm deep 5cms apart and cover with compost mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosely cover with plastic dome (vents open) and a plastic bag with holes in for ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at between 22-28 degrees C in a bright place but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost kept moist but be very careful not to overwater as seeds will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove cover occasionally to allow fresh air in. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds should germinate within 30 to 40 days depending on conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually remove cover to acclimatise seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are plenty of guides online on how to grow on Sugar Apple seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269065781271,"sku":"","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/sugarapplefront.jpg?v=1751701776"},{"product_id":"tamarillo-tree-tomato-cyphomandra-betacea-20-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234270568336_","title":"Tamarillo|  Tree Tomato | Cyphomandra Betacea | 25+ seeds","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCyphomandra Betacea seeds better known as Tamarillo. Also known as Tree Tomato,Tomate de Arbol, tomate andino, tomate serrano, blood fruit, tomate de yuca, tomate de españa, sachatomate, berenjena and tamamoro. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Solanum family, Tamarillos are related to tomatoes. Unlike shop bought toms, Tamarillos are tangy and variably sweet, with a bold and complex flavor, and may be compared to kiwifruit, tomato, guava, or passion fruit. Their fruit ripens in early autumn after regular tomatoes have finished providing useful continuity of cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike regular tomatoes, Tamarillos are normally grown as perennials  - in colder parts grown in containers and brought inside during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a light well draining compost mix  - ideally 50% sieved compost, 50% horticultural sand or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds thinly and cover with about 5mm of the compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the compost is kept moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at between 20-25c. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds should germinate within 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrick out and pot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269065617431,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/tamarillo4.jpg?v=1715963926"},{"product_id":"passion-flower-fruit-vine-passiflora-ligularis-sweet-granadilla-15-seeds_234364759209_","title":"Passion Flower Fruit Vine (Passiflora Ligularis) | Sweet Granadilla | 15+ Seeds","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 15+ \u003c\/span\u003eSweet Granadilla\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e seeds\u003c\/span\u003e (Passiflora Ligularis) also known as the Passion Flower Fruit Vine or Grenadia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c81111;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e9b15;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MYSHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #10458a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePassiflora Ligularis (Sweet Granadilla) is a fast growing, vigorous evergreen climber that can reach up to heights of 5m. Native to the Andes it is a good option for UK gardens and produces the largest fruits out of the Passiflora family. In the summer, fragrant flowers are in bloom that are made up of greenish-white sepals and white and lilac petals that surround a purple-bluish and white filament. The flowers are followed by edible fruit. The fruit is a yellow-orange colour and has has a subtle sweet taste and contains antioxidant properties as well as containing protein, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B2, C, E, K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to their hard shells, passion fruit seeds can take a long time to germinate - up to 3 months, however, there are numerous tips and tricks out there on the web that you can try. This is my method however which seems to work pretty well: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightly scarify the edge of the seeds by rubbing them against some sandpaper (just enough to take the \"shine\" off the seed in one place and allow water to penetrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoak seeds in tap water for 48 hours in warm water, changing water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare a well draining compost mix - ideally 50% compost and 50% vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost mix is damp but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace compost mix in seed tray or pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow seeds individually circa 13mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover with plastic dome (or other cover) but with air holes open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep at circa 20-25C and out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost mix does not dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination can be erratic - pot on any that germinate but dont give up on those that have not  come up!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlly's General Guide to Seed Sowing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI love sowing seeds and it runs in the family - dad, granddad and finally my great-granddad for whom the hobby helped him get over his experiences in the Great War. I still get a big kick when I see the first seedling poking through from a new plant that I have never sown before or been successful at. However, even the most experienced gardeners draw \"blanks\" from time to time. Whilst I sow all the seeds that I sell so I know that they are viable, some are trickier than others and problems can arise so here are some tips to make \"blanks\" few and far between:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) Don’t Rush! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTempting though it is when that packet arrives in the post to simply bung the seeds in some compost!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) Google and YouTube are your friends!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Take some time so see the methods other people use to germinate the seed. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThink Nature!\u003c\/strong\u003e What conditions do seeds face? For example a seed from a tropical plant will fall to the warm, wet and dark jungle floor. A seed from the mountains of Europe will fall to the floor in Autumn, then have to endure months of freezing temperatures before germinating in the spring. So as growers, what we are trying to do is to simulate the conditions that the seeds will naturally experience and there are plenty of tricks that can be done to short cut the processes somewhat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4) Good compost pays dividends\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The best investment you can make is to purchase three bags - one of potting compost, one of vermiculite and one of horticultural sand. With these three bags I can make up whatever soil type a particular seed likes (although for most seeds I find a 50\/50 mix of compost and vermiculite works just fine) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5) Rot is your enemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The single biggest danger to seed germination is rot - either before or after \"damping off\" the seeds germinate. To reduce the risk, ensure you have good free draining soil mix and that it is moist but not wet. Unless the seed variety absolutely requires it I prefer NOT to cover my seeds trays with plastic bags, Whilst germination is often faster this way, it greatly increases the risk of rot. I prefer to place my seed trans inside a watertight plastic tray and water from the bottom - airflow over the surface reduces the risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny problems? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't rush to review - message us first and we will get it sorted quickly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269066338327,"sku":"234364759209","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_6114a2be-9135-4357-9178-2f9e055ddad5.png?v=1715875593"},{"product_id":"black-chokeberry-aronia-melanocarpa-20-seeds-uk-hardy-same-day-dispatch_234077672472_","title":"Black Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) 20+ seeds  | UK Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ seeds for Aronia Melanocarpa, better known as Black Chokeberry - an attractive and easy to grow shrub whose berries have almost the highest level of antioxidants of any berry as well as being increasing used for their anti-anxiety properties. In fact I am growing this plant myself and cant wait for my first crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fruit is very popular and in Eastern Europe - only a matter of time before it is in British gardens and the berry extracts are in pricey food supplements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c61b1b;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1c7a0e;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY EBAY SHOP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is extremely hardy and resistant and will thrive in most places with reasonable soils and dappled share from under trees. These are easy plants to grow and can provide year-round interest in your garden - their autumn colour is particularly attractive. Flowers bloom in July and August and seeds ripen from October to December. Berries are best when fully ripe and should be picked after they have been through a few frosts.Aronia berries are high in pectin and can help jams made with low-pectin fruits to set properly. While very tart, they can be delicious in combination with other more commonly used fruits and grow well alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal germination rates, Chokeberry seeds benefit from cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChokeberry Seed Cold Stratification - simple steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeks for 24 hours in a glass of cold water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrain off waterPlace seeds on a slightly damp piece of kitchen towel in a freezer bag or similar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosely fasten \u0026amp; mark bagPlace in bottom fridge for 40 days or cold shed\/outbuilding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow individually 3cm apart on a clean tray of moist compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSieve a thin layer of compost over the topCover with a plastic lid or cling film\/plastic bag with a couple of small holes in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in a light place eg windows sill. Ideal temperature 15-20c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep moistOnce the first seedlings appear, remove cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot on to individual pots once they have more than one set of leaves.T\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269066436631,"sku":"234077672472","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_53ec7c7b-b8ec-4c6e-bd99-79f1a51779c1.jpg?v=1661139427"},{"product_id":"thornless-blackberry-50-seeds-organically-uk-grown-2022-same-day-dispatch-_234175150499_","title":"Thornless Blackberry | 100+ seeds | Organically Grown - Own Crop","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 100+ fresh thornless blackberry seeds from plants that I have raised myself. Seeds harvested each September. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvested and prepared each September, Packed with vitamin C, blackberries are delicious fresh and make yummy and easy to make jam with no added pectin required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #44ab19;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blackberry is genuinely thornless  - big advantage to picking, however just like its spiny cousin it is very vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObviously much easy to train up or along whatever you want - blackberries fruit on the previous years growth. Fruits are large (not fully ripe when pic taken) and with a very good taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native British plant that can survives very cold winters, blackberry seeds require a period of cold stratification for optimal germination - this is natures way of stopping seeds germinating at the wrong time of year, eg the autumn and being killed by frost\/snow before can get established. Thanks to fridges we can \"trick\" such seeds into thinking that winter has passed and now its time to wake up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the seeds in a small ziplock bag along with some slightly damp potting compost and place in the fridge for around 8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare seed tray or pots of well draining compost (ideally 50\/50 compost \/ vermiculite mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds across surface and gently press to ensure good contact with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a thin layer circa 2mm of sieved compost to cover seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost kept moist at all times - spray with water bottle every other day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in warm light place but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination should take 15-30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on once several sets of leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269067517975,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_f8afbdf2-7a48-4710-bb7e-6d4a3d12ffc4.jpg?v=1661139458"},{"product_id":"kaffir-lime-seeds-citrus-hystrix-10-seeds-makrut-เมล็ดมะกรูด-same-day-dispatch_234174792636_","title":"Kaffir Lime Seeds (Citrus Hystrix) 10+ seeds Makrut เมล็ดมะกรูด","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; border-spacing: 0px; width: 1401px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1399px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eAfter many disappointments I have finally found a reliable source of viable Kaffir Lime seeds - see my own healthy seedlings in picture 2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 10+ Kaffir Lime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eseeds (Citrus Hystrix) - grow your own tasty fruit but also for the fresh leaves which are a (very expensive) important ingredient in Thai cooking especially. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eIn the UK, Kaffir limes are grown in the same way as other citrus fruits - lemons etc. They are grown as pot specimens that spend their summers on a sunny patio or similar space but are brought indoors to greenhouses or conservatories for winter. They can be easily trained and clipped to whatever shape required, for example as a standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI used to have difficulties overwintering these, thinking that they required as much light and warmth as possible. Monty Don on Gardener's World loves his Citrus plants and he has showed me a technique that really works - he simply puts them in a cool dim unheated shed and allows them to go dormant over the winter period - this certainly works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 methods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) Tissue method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eSoak the seeds in water for a day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eWrap the seeds in some kitchen roll\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eMoisten the kitchen roll with water mixed 4:1 with some \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHydrogen Peroxide 3% solution (cheap online and very useful for germinating a wide reange of seeds and it prevents infection and promotes germination)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove and pot up seeds as they germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Traditional Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSoak the seeds in tepid water for one day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAs Citrus seeds are very prone to \"damping off\", if you have access to do a little Hydrogen Peroxide 3% this sterilises the water and promotes germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIdeally a mix of  50% regular compost, 50% vermiculite  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNo need to use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eericaceous compost for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSow seeds circa 2cm deep evenly space and gently cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep at room temperature in a light place but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in around 30 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePot on to individual pots once several sets of leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202020; font-family: sans-serif;\" color=\"#202020\" face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#ad001f\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269067321367,"sku":"","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/kaffirfrontnew.jpg?v=1715784519"},{"product_id":"rosehip-wild-dog-rose-rosa-canina-25-seeds-2021-harvest-same-day-dispatch_234176361119_","title":"Rosehip \/ Wild Dog Rose (Rosa Canina | 25+ seeds | Organic - own harvest","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh Dog Rose \/ Rosehip seeds  (Rosa Canina). Seeds sustainably harvested \u0026amp; prepared by myself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c21919;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #036820;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f2a6c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDog Rose is a native British species that has been put to a myriad of uses for millennia. The flesh of rose hips contain high levels of antioxidants, mainly polyphenols and ascorbic acid, as well as carotenoids and vitamins B and E. Rose hips contain a high amount of carotenoids and ascorbic acid along with natural sugars, organic acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, phenolics, and essential oil, making them excellent for consumption. Rose hip essential oil is composed mainly of alcohols, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. The fruit is noted for its high level of vitamin C, and is used to make syrup, tea, and most commonly Rose Hip Jelly. It has been grown or encouraged in the wild for the production of vitamin C from its fruit (often as rose-hip syrup), especially during conditions of scarcity or during wartime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Guide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native British plant that can survives very colt winters, hawthorn seeds require a period of cold stratification for optimal germination - this is natures way of stopping seeds germinating at the worng time of year, eg the autumn and being killed by frost\/snow before can get established. Thanks to fridges we can \"trick\" such seeds into thinking that winter has passed and now its time to wake up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf buying in the Autumn\/Fall, place the seeds in a small ziplock bag along with some slightly damp potting compost and place in the fridge for at least 2 months, or longer until sowing time of around February. If buying seeds in Spring, you will need to keep them chilled in the fridge (or just place in a pot in a cold part of garden and lt nature take its course) until the following February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare pots or seed trays of a well-draining compost mix - ideally 50\/50 compost and vermiculite mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow  evenly spaced on surface and cover with approx 4mm of compos. Firm gently and water. carefully using a rose to avoid disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost kept moist but not wet - best to water from the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedling should appear in around 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on once have several sets of true leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269080035351,"sku":"234176361119","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/rosehipfront.jpg?v=1715956473"},{"product_id":"dwarf-papaya-15-fresh-seeds-2022-same-day-dispatch_234080285066_","title":"Dwarf Papaya | 15+ fresh seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003ePlease find for sale 15+ fresh seeds for Dwarf Papaya. \u003cb\u003eI was frustrated myself by the poor germination rates of Papaya seeds available on the internet so (at quite a lot of expense) I have import the actual fruits myself and extracted a prepared the seeds!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 3pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSoak the seeds in hot (70c\/156F) water for 20 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small; color: #333333;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with a moist (but not wet) seed compost mix - i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003edeally a mix of  50% regular compost, 50% vermiculite (which I sell in the Accessories section of my eBay shop) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSow seeds circa one inch or 1.5cm deep evenly space and gently cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep at 20-25 degrees but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in 10-30 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003eThin seedlings but do not pot on until well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003eestablished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e as Papaya do not like root disturbance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269080199191,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/papayafront_new.jpg?v=1735204482"},{"product_id":"dragon-fruit-seeds-hylocereus-undatus-20-seeds-pitaya-same-day-dispatch_233737732468_","title":"Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus)  20+ seeds | Pitaya","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale  20+ Seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Dragon Fruit seeds (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHylocereus Undatus)\u003c\/span\u003e,  fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ely harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. See picture of my own babies! I achieved close to 100% germination. I also sell red Dragon Fruit cactii if you want to save yourself some time. Finally I also sell the seeds of the somewhat harder to find Yellow \u0026amp; Purple Dragon fruits. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e See the last two pictures of my experiment in germination methods. Seeds in soaked in water (and a little dilute hydrogen peroxide) are germinating in around 3 or 4 days on a bright window sill. The red variety germinates first, then the purple with the yellow (largest seeds) taking a day or so longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #133e90;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHylocereus Undatus, commonly known as the red dragon fruit is a species of non-spiny cactus. It is used both for its ornamental value and as a highly nutritious fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDragon fruit are really interesting and pretty easy to grow (see my own little babies in picture 3!) - they are actually climbing plants that will require some means of support. They produce beautiful flowers that last just a single night as well as the tasty fruit with its white flesh and black seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing in the UK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDragon fruit are native to warm arid climates and for growth prefer temperatures from 16-25c. In the UK they ideal plants for greenhouses or conservatories. The plants can be outside during the summer in most parts of the UK, however, they need to be protected from frost.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoak seeds in a glass of water for 2 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare a light free draining compost mix - I use 50% compost, 25% vermiculite and 25% horticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost if moist but not wet - if it has been outside allow it to warm up indoors first (or microwave it)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow seeds on surface of the mix and gently press in to the surface to ensure good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover seeds with a fine layer of vermiculite or sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover loosely with a clear bag (to maintain humidity) and keep soil temperature circa 20-25c - a heat mat is ideal. Cool soils will significantly delay seed germination time and may inhibit germination completely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269080068119,"sku":"233737732468","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/dragon2.jpg?v=1715893915"},{"product_id":"lingonberry-vaccinium-vitis-idaea-20-seeds-own-harvest-same-day-dispatch_234176381588_","title":"Lingonberry | Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea | 50+ seeds | Own harvest","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 50+ Lingonberry seeds (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea). Also known as Cowberry, Dwarf lingonberry, American lingonberry, mossberry, partridgeberry, mountain cranberry, groundberry, or kimminnait.\u003cspan style=\"color: #cf1515;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1013ac;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spending my career surrounded by Swedes I am very familiar with Lingonberries, or just \"lingon\" as the Swedes call them. The only time most Brits will have encountered this useful berry is on trips to Ikea - that red jelly\/jam on the side of your Swedish meatballs and mash is Lingonberry jam. Also Ikea have Lingonberry juice in the carbonated drinks section - which I like to mix with Lemonade! As with Cranberries, the berries are too tart to eat fresh but full of vitamins and antioxidants they are put to many good uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Guide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to very colts parts, Lingonberry seeds require a period of cold stratification for optimal germination - this is natures way of stopping seeds germinating at the wrong time of year, eg the autumn and being killed by frost\/snow before can get established. Thanks to fridges we can \"trick\" such seeds into thinking that winter has passed and now its time to wake up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf buying in the Autumn\/Fall, place the seeds in a small ziplock bag along with some slightly damp potting compost and place in the fridge for at least 2 months, or longer until sowing time of around February. If buying seeds in Spring, you will need to keep them chilled in the fridge (or just place in a pot in a cold part of garden and let nature take its course) until the following February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare pots or seed trays of a well-draining compost mix - ideally 50\/50 compost and vermiculite mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow  evenly spaced on surface. Press gently to surface but do not cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly mist surface with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover seed tray with plastic dome (vents open) or a clear bag with air holes cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost kept moist but not wet - best to water from the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedling should appear in around 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on once have several sets of true leaves using ericaceous compost \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269080166423,"sku":"234176381588","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_4a3b92ae-9229-4a51-aa1e-006aca43f84c.jpg?v=1661139479"},{"product_id":"carica-papaya-honeydew-tree-melon-15-fresh-seeds-pawpaw-same-day-dispatch_234081467408_","title":"Carica Papaya \"Honeydew\" Tree Melon 15 Fresh Seeds. Pawpaw. Same Day Dispatch","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; border-spacing: 0px; width: 1399px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cspan rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eDear ebayers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 15+ seeds for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eCarica Papaya \"Honeydew\" Tree Melon  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eI was frustrated myself by the poor germination rates of Papaya seeds available on the internet so (at quite a lot of expense) I have imported the actual fruits myself and extracted a prepared the seeds!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 3pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: rgb(0, 174, 95); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: rgb(0, 174, 95); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis giant plant is very fast growing, bearing flowers and then fruit within a year of planting. It is cultivated in most tropical countries, the ripe fruit is usually eaten raw and the unripe green fruit cooked in curries and stews.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe fruit is high in pectin, meaning it can be used to make jellies. The fruit is used medicinally to aid digestion, lower inflammation and improve healing. The pulped fruit is also said to make a great face mask.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSoak the seeds in hot (70c\/156F) water for 20 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eIdeally a well draining mix of 50% sieved compost and 50% vermiculite or horticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSow seeds circa one inch or 1.5cm deep evenly space and gently cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eKeep at 20-25 degrees but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in 10-30 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThin seedlings but do not pot on until well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eestablished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e as Papaya do not like root disturbance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 14.95px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269094518807,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_37a9edb9-79ab-4d41-836c-c590c431103d.jpg?v=1661139500"},{"product_id":"purple-passion-fruit-passiflora-edulis-50-seeds-same-day-dispatch-_234411916883_","title":"Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) | 30+ seeds | Same Day Dispatch.","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale Passion Fruit Purple - 30+ seeds  - fast growing, beautiful and delicious fruit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their hard shells, passion fruit seeds can take a long time to germinate - up to 3 months, however, there are numerous tips and tricks out there on the web that you can try. This is my method however which seems to work pretty well: Lightly scarify the edge of the seeds by rubbing them against some sandpaper (just enough to take the \"shine\" off the seed in one place and allow water to penetrateSoak seeds in tap water for 48 hours in warm water, changing water dailyPrepare a well draining compost mix - ideally 50% compost and 50% vermiculiteEnsure compost mix is damp but not wetPlace compost mix in seed tray or potsSow seeds individually circa 13mm deepCover with plastic dome (or other cover) but with air holes openKeep at circa 20-25C and out of direct sunlightEnsure compost mix does not dry outGermination can be erratic - pot on any that germinate but dont give up on those that have not  come up!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269094551575,"sku":"234411916883","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/ppf.jpg?v=1715882730"},{"product_id":"pineapple-guava-acca-feijoa-sellowiana-20-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234081437703_","title":"Pineapple Guava | Acca Feijoa Sellowiana | 20+ seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ fresh seeds for Pineapple Guava (Acca Feijoa Sellowiana) As I love growing Feijoa and, I became frustrated by the poor germination rates of many of the seeds available on the internet  - so (at quite a lot of expense) I have imported the actual fruits myself and extracted a prepared the seeds!I also sell Feijoa plants when in stock. See pics of the seeds and my own plants at various stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d11616;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3cc01f;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1614bd;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Acca sellowiana is a species of fruiting flowering plant native to South America. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree and for its fruit. Common names include feijoa, pineapple guava and guavasteen.It is an evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 reasons why you should grow these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Interesting and Attractive Foliage.Pineapple guava is a handsome shrub with thick, oval, silvery-green evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Beautiful and Interesting Flowers.The flowers are similar to those of passion fruit. Sugary pink petals are pulled back and down over the stem allowing rose red stamens with gold tips to fan out. Very popular with bees, butterflies, and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Edible Fruit and FlowersThe flower can be eaten right off the plant and used to jazz up salads - they have a fruity-sweet-with-a-little-tang flavor. The fruit is ripe when they drop off of the shrub and are eaten the same way a a kiwi fruit - cut in half and the flesh scooped out with a spoon. The taste id a mix of pineapple and a true guava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Carefree.Pretty easy to grow and seem to have few pests - in fact even my chickens don't touch them! - see last picture. They love my enclosed south facing garden on the South Coast but should grow well in most of the UK - the two things they don't like are hard frosts and strong cold winds. For most of the UK my advice would be to bring into greenhouse or conservatory for winter if they are in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Container friendly.  Thrive in containers in enclosed gardens as long as a decent amount of sun - so perfect for small urban gardens for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the seeds tepid tap water for 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down -Ideally a well draining mix of 50% sieved compost and 50% vermiculite or horticultural sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds circa one inch or 0.5cm deep evenly space and gently cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at 20-25 degrees but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedlings should appear in 21-45 days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot on once large enough to handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP TIP! Don't use all your seeds in the same tray just in case rot sets in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269094617111,"sku":"234081437703","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/pineapple_guava_amazon6.jpg?v=1715876893"},{"product_id":"dwarf-pomegranate-punica-granatum-25-seeds-uk-hardy-same-day-dispatch_234082866545_","title":"Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) 25+ seeds | UK Hardy","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; border-spacing: 0px; width: 1399px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ dwarf Pomegranate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e(Punica Granatum) seeds. I also sell Pomegranate plants at various ages - check out my other items for sale if you want to save yourself some time. This cultivar has a lovely compant dwarf form which makes it easy to grow in large pots on a sunny patio.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0010\" style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0010\" style=\"color: #ff0010;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003ePomegranates are usually associated with much warmer climes, so you may be surprised to learn that these fruiting trees are surprisingly hardy and can do well in a sheltered spot in most parts of the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eI have had my older plants out in pots for the last few winters here in the south of the UK - not bothered given them any protection and they suffered no problems whatsoever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eSeedlings I keep in the greenhouse over winter just to be on the safe side. The reason they are surprisingly hardy is probably due to their woody stems - once the leaves drop off in the autumn, you are just left with \"sticks\" that appear completely dead but obviously deep inside the protection of the wood the plant is fine - and new buds will start appearing in early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eMature plants like full sun in a sheltered spot, especially if you want to get fruit  - whether in pots or direct in the ground. I have mine on a patio, up against a south acing wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSoak the seeds in water for one day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIdeally a well draining mix of 50% sieved compost and 50% vermiculite or horticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSow seeds circa 1.5cm deep evenly space and gently cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eKeep at room temperature in a light place but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in around 30 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePot on to individual pots once large enough to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGive some protection over winter when young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269094682647,"sku":"234082866545","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_90dc501e-14b3-44a2-9b3d-e1f832a56365.jpg?v=1661139508"},{"product_id":"natal-plum-carissa-macrocarpa-20-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234050833850_","title":"Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa) | 20+ seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ Carissa Macrocarpa seeds better known as the Natal Plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #be1212;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f8814;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f2e88;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst not hardy outside all year in the UK, Natal Plum is relatively easy and unusual greenhouse plant or as a large container plant brought inside in winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith small glossy green leaves, and large white gloriously scented flowers, the Natal Plum looks like a citrus even though it is unrelated. The red fruits, larger than a plum are excellent in deserts, preserves etc and are rich in vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild they grow in coastal areas on poor sandy soils with quite high salinity - as a result they they are really tough plants and seems to thrive on neglect! The only real need is a well draining light\/sandy soil as they are prone to root rot if waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a light well draining compost mix  - ideally 50% sieved compost, 50% horticultural sand or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds thinly and cover with about 5mm of the compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the compost is kept moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at between 20-25c. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds should germinate within 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings grow slowly at first then speed up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269099401239,"sku":"234050833850","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_e8f0670a-b498-4ad3-8132-af4b7dff4106.jpg?v=1661139612"},{"product_id":"mountain-papaya-carica-pubescens-10-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234014374661_","title":"Mountain Papaya (Carica Pubescens) | 10+ seeds","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 10+  Mountain Papaya seeds [Carica Pubescens] also known as the Hardy Papaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a60606;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #158e36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #154a8e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Mountain Papaya is native to the cooler climates of cloud forests in the Andes between Panama and Chile, to an altitude of up to 3000 m. Apart from being a splendid ornamental, with large, dark green, palmate leaves that have velvety undersides, the female plants produce large quantities of yellow fruits which are traditionally used for preparing beverages and also cooked and eaten. Carica pubescens is best suited to warm temperate climates that lack extremes of heat or cold. In the UK it is best grown as a conservatory or greenhouse container plant and can be moved out on to a sunny patio etc in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in tap water for 48 hours in warm water, changing water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds should noticeably swell up a bit - lightly scarify with a metal nail file or equivalent any that have not swollen and re-soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a well draining compost mix - ideally 50% compost and 50% vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost mix is damp but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace compost mix in seed tray or pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds individually circa 13mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with plastic dome (or other cover) but with air holes open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at 22-25C and out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost mix does not dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapaya germination can be erratic - individual seeds can take between 30 and 120 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269101760535,"sku":"234014374661","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_2e27d6c5-ae81-4ebb-8d8f-b0242a0cb2c5.jpg?v=1661139695"},{"product_id":"liquorice-glycyrrhiza-glabra-20-seeds-licorice-herb-same-day-dispatch_234471922689_","title":"Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) | 20+ seeds | Licorice | Herb","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; border-spacing: 0px; width: 1399px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) seeds. Forget about the highly processed added-sugar sticky black \"liquorice-flavour\" sweets you had as a kid - this is the real thing that has been used in traditional remedies for millennia as well of course to flavour teas (very popular in Scandinavia), sweets and to make (Pontenfract) cakes. The active compound in Liquorice roots is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #231f20; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', 'Proxima Nova Fallback', sans-serif;\" color=\"#231f20\" face=\"Proxima Nova, Proxima Nova Fallback, sans-serif\"\u003eGlycyrrhizin  - known for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #231f20; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', 'Proxima Nova Fallback', sans-serif;\" color=\"#231f20\" face=\"Proxima Nova, Proxima Nova Fallback, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #231f20; font-family: 'Proxima Nova', 'Proxima Nova Fallback', sans-serif;\" color=\"#231f20\" face=\"Proxima Nova, Proxima Nova Fallback, sans-serif\"\u003eOnce established, this perennial can provide a source or liquorice roots year on year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: small;\" color=\"#333333\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0034; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" color=\"#fb0034\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0034; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" color=\"#fb0034\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px; font-family: Arial, 'sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSoak seeds in a glass of water for 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSow seeds on a surface of a well-draining compost mix - ideally 50\/50 compost and vermiculite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEnsure compost mix is moist but not wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGently press the seeds into the surface to ensure a good compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDon not cover the seeds - light required for germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep at 17-20c out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\" color=\"#222222\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFirst seedlings should appear after 2-3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #222222; font-size: small;\"\u003eGrowing On Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eNo need to fertilise - Liquorice is a legume like broad beans to fixes nitrogen from the air to the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003ePlant out once last frost has passed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eLikes deep soil in full sun - but with good drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eHeavy soils like clay need to be lightened with sand etc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eCan be grown in mounds in a similar way to asparagus to allow for easier root harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eRoots can be harvested from the second year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269101629463,"sku":"234471922689","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_9cfec0bf-ebbc-4c66-a58e-064ecd5ddf35.jpg?v=1661139690"},{"product_id":"naranjilla-solanum-quitoense-25-seeds-lulo-same-day-dispatch_233936551369_","title":"Naranjilla | (Solanum Quitoense) | 25+ seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh seeds for Naranjilla (Solanum Quitoense) aka Lulo “The golden fruit of the Andes,”. In late spring I also sell plants that I have grown from these seeds - if you want to save yourself some time, find these on my other items for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d20d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111d9a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaranjilla plants are herbaceous shrubs with a spreading habit that are commonly found throughout Central and South America. Wild growing naranjilla plants are spiny, while cultivated varieties are spineless and both types having thick stems which become woody as the plant matures. The foliage of the naranjilla consist of 2-foot long, heart-shaped leaves that are soft and woolly; when young, the leaves are coated with brilliant purple hairs. Fragrant flower clusters are borne from the naranjilla plants with five white upper petals morphing into purple haired beneath. The resulting fruit is covered with brown hairs that are easily rubbed off to reveal the bright orange exterior. Inside the naranjilla fruit, the green to yellow juicy sections are separated by membranous walls. The fruit tastes like a delicious combination of pineapple and lemon and is peppered with edible seeds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaranjilla fruit is juiced and drunk as a beverage (lulo), and the fruit is also used in various sherbets, ice creams, native specialties even wine. The fruit may be eaten raw by rubbing off the hairs and then halving and squeezing the juicy flesh into ones mouth, discarding the shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaranjilla can be grown in the UK as a container plant - quite happy in gardens during spring and summer but brought indoors during winter. Although it is a subtropical species, the Naranjilla cannot tolerate temperatures over 29C and flourishes in climates with temps between 17-19C and high humidity. Intolerant of full sun exposure, naranjilla growing conditions should additionally be in semi-shade. Naranjilla plants are also often grown as full time conservatory plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow indoors in late winter \/ early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIdeally a well draining mix of 50% sieved compost and 50% vermiculite or horticultural sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow seeds over surface of the seed compost, several cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery gently pat the seeds down so they are in contact with the compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCover with a fine layer of sieved compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrays can partially covered with plastic\/clingfilm etc to increase humidity but this increases the risk of rot so I prefer to leave uncovered and water from the bottom -  see below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep at 17-25 degrees during ideally on a heat at if you have one or on window sill over a radiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in 4-6 weeks. Patience required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThin seedlings and pot on as required. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269102350359,"sku":"233936551369","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/naranjilla2.jpg?v=1715867734"},{"product_id":"common-holly-seeds-ilex-aquifolium-hedging-same-day-dispatch_234246512084_","title":"Holly Seeds | 50+ Seeds | Ilex Aquifolium | Birds | Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e50+ Common Holly seeds (Ilex Aquifolium). Sustainably harvested in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native evergreen can be grown as a tree\/bush or clipped to form hedging or topiary. As a hedge, large or small, it can provide a dark green backdrop to borders or form a sturdy sheltering screen along boundaries. Its dense growth and red berry-like fruits provide valuable shelter and food for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS - HAVE A LOOK AT MY SHOP FOR OTHER INTERESTING SEEDS AND PLANTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Germination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have done the hard (and painful) work! I have removed the flesh and prepared the seeds!\u003cbr\u003eThe seeds require a cold period to break their natural dormancy\u003cbr\u003eMix the seeds with a free draining mix of moist compost in plastic bag or small tupperware container place the bag in the fridge for 10-12 weeks\u003cbr\u003eAfter cold stratification or in early spring sow individually spaced in pots\/trays of good quality compost (ideally 50% compost and vermiculite or horticultural sand.\u003cbr\u003eCover them with a thin layer of compost about 1cm deep\u003cbr\u003eGermination can take 6-8 weeks at 15-20c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; border-spacing: 0px; width: 1411px; height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1409px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px; 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font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 10+\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJujube Red Chinese Date [Ziziphus Jujuba] \u003cspan\u003eseeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c72818; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #218918; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #19279b; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eZiziphus Jujuba, is native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. These small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees (Ziziphus jujuba). When ripe, they’re dark red or purple and may appear slightly wrinkled. Due to their sweet taste and chewy texture, they’re often dried and used in candies and desserts in parts of Asia where they commonly grow. In alternative medicine, they’re widely utilized to improve sleep and decrease anxiety. Personally I think the fruits taste delicious - sweet but with a citrus tang. Given their vitamin content, I think they have the potential to be the \"next superfruit\" if supermarkets can find reliable sources.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe plants can be grown just about all over the UK as it is hardy down to -15 to -20c. However it needs full sun in a sheltered south facing aspect and needs well drained soil, ideally sandy. If your soil is not suitable, the plant can be grown as a container specimen for a sunny patio.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1) Under a warm tap, rub off the flesh until you are left with the hard stone which resembles a large olive pit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2) Scarify the seeds. Using a metal nail file or similar, rub off a little off the hard outer casing. Alternatively, carefully snick off a small part of the end of the stone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3) Soak for in warm water for 24 hours. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4) Sow 2cm individually spaced 10cm apart in pots\/trays of good quality compost (ideally 50% compost and vermiculite or horticultural sand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6) Cover with plastic dome or film but ensure air holes to reduce rot risk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7) Place in warm place (20-25c) but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8) Ensure compost does not dry up\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7) Seeds usually germinate in 3-4 weeks depending on conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are plenty of variations on the above - check out some of the videos on the web.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269102579735,"sku":"234017327396","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_2ebf9322-45e9-4528-a887-d9e2146d6f55.jpg?v=1661139756"},{"product_id":"edible-banana-passion-fruit-passiflora-mollissima-10-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234018304457_","title":"Edible Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora Mollissima) | 10+ Seeds","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 10+ seeds of the\u003c\/span\u003e Edible Banana Passion Fruit Flower (Passiflora Mollissima) also known as Taxo or Caruba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #16c44f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBanana Passionfruit is an evergreen fast-growing climber growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by bees. Ripe fruits look like small bananas and have an aromatic orange pulp studded with black seeds. The pulp is juicy and sweet, with a tangy bite and hints of banana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It prefers moist soil. Suitable for sunny sheltered spots or as a greenhouse\/conservatory specimen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDue to their hard shells, passion fruit seeds can take a long time to germinate - up to 3 months, however, there are numerous tips and tricks out there on the web that you can try. This is my method however which seems to work pretty well: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightly scarify the edge of the seeds by rubbing them against some sandpaper (just enough to take the \"shine\" off the seed in one place and allow water to penetrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoak seeds in tap water for 48 hours in warm water, changing water daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare a well draining compost mix - ideally 50% compost and 50% vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost mix is damp but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace compost mix in seed tray or pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow seeds individually circa 13mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover with plastic dome (or other cover) but with air holes open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep at circa 20-25C and out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost mix does not dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination can be erratic - pot on any that germinate but dont give up on those that have not  come up!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269102612503,"sku":"234018304457","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/bananapfnewfront.jpg?v=1715340946"},{"product_id":"goji-berry-seeds-25-fresh-2022-wolfberry-枸杞-uk-hardy-same-day-dispatch_234023827852_","title":"Goji Berry | 25+seeds | Wolfberry 枸杞 | UK Hardy","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh Goji Berry seeds (aka Wolfberry). You wont need any more unless you are planning on supplying Waitrose! \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike most of the seeds online which come from China (can be several years old with poor germination), these seeds are freshly harvested  (which is a pain as they are fiddly!) - you should get excellent germination rates as I have with my own trays of seeds. I also sell Goji plants that I have grown from my own seeds if you wish to save yourself some time - see my other items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are looking to grow a super fruit in the UK, this is the first one you should look at!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy to germinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEast to grow on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFully frost hardy (they grow well even in Northern Canada and a relative grows them in New Hampshire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeft along by pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbundant fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery high in vitamins, minerals \u0026amp; anti-intoxicants - Google it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlexible - grow on allotment, as a colourful standard or in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvoids the air miles of shop bought dried berries (most of which come from China)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce goji berries bushes are established outside, they are pretty difficult even for the harshest UK weather or most inexperienced gardener to kill!! Only real dislike is if roots submerged in flood water for any length of time, which will kill most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you look at the 3rd picture, these seedlings were up and away after just 6 days in a heated tray!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFill a seeds tray\/container with a well sieved compost mix (i.e. no big lumps!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprinkle the goji seeds or add them individually spaced for better results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGently cover them with a thin layer of compost (again no big lumps!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace on a heated tray or window sill (but out of direct sunlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't let compost dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in 5-15 days depending on the conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotting on \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce seedlings large enough to handle (several inches or so) pot on to individual small pots  Once fully established in the pot, move to final position in ground or container, planting 1.5-2 feet apart.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOP TIP!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGoji are easy to germinate, BUT they hate root disturbance. Better to leave them until all crowded then very carefully turn out all the seedlings, selecting the ones with best\/longest roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace in individual pots, water well and keep out of direct sun eg on a north facing aspect. They will look miserable for a few weeks, then get established at which point you can get them in the sun\/warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor maximum yield of berries, train and tie in to a wall, fence or wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike many fruits, the berries are formed on wood that developed the previous year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune in early spring and feed with general purpose fertilized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest berries in late summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are lots of videos on goji berry growing on Youtube, but if you have  questions, please feel free to ask!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlly's General Guide to Seed Sowing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI love sowing seeds and it runs in the family - dad, granddad and finally my great-granddad for whom the hobby helped him get over his experiences in the Great War. I still get a big kick when I see the first seedling poking through from a new plant that I have never sown before or been successful at. However, even the most experienced gardeners draw \"blanks\" from time to time. Whilst I sow all the seeds that I sell so I know that they are viable, some are trickier than others and problems can arise so here are some tips to make \"blanks\" few and far between:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) Don’t Rush! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTempting though it is when that packet arrives in the post to simply bung the seeds in some compost!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) Google and YouTube are your friends!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Take some time so see the methods other people use to germinate the seed. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThink Nature!\u003c\/strong\u003e What conditions do seeds face? For example a seed from a tropical plant will fall to the warm, wet and dark jungle floor. A seed from the mountains of Europe will fall to the floor in Autumn, then have to endure months of freezing temperatures before germinating in the spring. So as growers, what we are trying to do is to simulate the conditions that the seeds will naturally experience and there are plenty of tricks that can be done to short cut the processes somewhat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4) Good compost pays dividends\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The best investment you can make is to purchase three bags - one of potting compost, one of vermiculite and one of horticultural sand. With these three bags I can make up whatever soil type a particular seed likes (although for most seeds I find a 50\/50 mix of compost and vermiculite works just fine) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5) Rot is your enemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The single biggest danger to seed germination is rot - either before or after \"damping off\" the seeds germinate. To reduce the risk, ensure you have good free draining soil mix and that it is moist but not wet. Unless the seed variety absolutely requires it I prefer NOT to cover my seeds trays with plastic bags, Whilst germination is often faster this way, it greatly increases the risk of rot. I prefer to place my seed trans inside a watertight plastic tray and water from the bottom - airflow over the surface reduces the risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny problems?\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't rush to review - message us first and we will get it sorted quickly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269104316439,"sku":"234023827852","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/gojifront.jpg?v=1767695205"},{"product_id":"pink-banana-musa-velutina-10-seeds-dwarf-indoor-outdoor-same-day-dispatch_234064708521_","title":"Pink Banana | Musa Velutina|  10+ seeds Dwarf Indoor \/ Outdoor","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 10+  Musa Velutina seeds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e aka \"Pink Banana\" or \"Hairy Banana\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d30101;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b822b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b1482;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusa Velutina makes a fabulous talking point to impress friends, relatives and neighbours! It  is easy to grow and produce fruit - beautiful vertically held pink bananas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusa Velutina is not fully hardy but can easily be grown in a container either placed outside during the warmer months or in a conservatory or bright room year round.  The plant readily produces small bananas about 8cm long that are very sweet tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that banana plants are not frost hardy and they should be kept in greenhouses or conservatories until frost risk is passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: large; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; margin: 0px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePrepare a tray of well draining compost mix - ideally 50\/50 mix of potting compost and vermiculite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSow seeds individually 2.5cm approx deep and cover them with the surrounding soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnsure compost moist but not saturated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eLoosely cover with a clear plastic bag to aid humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003ePlace in a warm place (ideally 15-18c) our of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eDont worry if temperature falls at night eg if your heating goes off\/down as this actually promotes banana seed germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eGermination can be erratic - some seedlings may emerge from 2\/3 weeks but others may take longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003ePot on to individual pots once large enough to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver Wintering Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eBuild up more loose soil over the roots and at the base of the trunk then add dry mulch. Wrap the trunk in multiple layers of horticultural fleece with a few old leaves in between to try to minimise contact between wet fleece and the trunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269104414743,"sku":"234064708521","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_2776fd6a-9a71-4f3d-abea-3e62b1026412.jpg?v=1661139859"},{"product_id":"indian-gooseberry-phyllanthus-emblica-آملا-amla-अमला-20-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234027520280_","title":"Indian Gooseberry Phyllanthus Emblica  20+ Seeds |   آملا  | Amla | अमला","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20+\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus Emblica) seeds. Also known as Amla, and Emblic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cf1919;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1d760b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #252b93;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian gooseberry is a popular fruit in India, and like their British cousins, are normally eaten gooseberries sweetened, or steeped in salt water and turmeric. Greenish-yellow male and female flowers are carried separately on the same branch and produce fruit which is nearly spherical, light greenish yellow, and smooth and hard in appearance. Commonly known as amla,  it is arguably one of the most important plants in various traditional and folk systems of medicine in India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds for in warm water for 24 hours. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a tray of good quality compost (ideally 50% compost and vermiculite or horticultural sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 0.5cm and cover with a fine layer of sieved compost ,ox \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in warm place (20-25c) but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost does not dry up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds usually germinate in 4-6 weeks depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of guides and videos on how to grow on these plants - check out some of the videos on the web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40463557820439,"sku":"234027520280","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/indiangooseberryfront_f99cf04e-be93-4915-9abb-fb6e3ad3d2f2.jpg?v=1715782340"},{"product_id":"cape-gooseberry-physalis-peruviana-inca-berry-50-fresh-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234034866906_","title":"Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana) | 100+ seeds | Inca Berry","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 100+  seeds for Physalis Peruviana, better known as Cape Gooseberry, Inca Berry, Peruvian Groundcherry and Goldenberry. Aside from being just about the easiest berries to grow, the fruits are very low in Cholesterol and a good source of Thiamin, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Niacin. If you want to save yourself some time and effort, I also have a small number of Cape Gooseberry plants for sale - see my shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #35b442;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been growing these myself for several years - starting with just one plant, they are easily propagated from cuttings and I now have more than I could ever need and will be selling the plants next year. Kept out in the garden during summer, I bring them into the greenhouse over winter where they continue to grow and flower prolifically during winter - I pinch out these flowers. We love the fruits cut in half and put on some ice cream or sorbet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle seeds onto a well draining compost in seed tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost should ideally be a 50\/50 mix of regular compost and horticultural sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover seeds with a fine layer or sieved compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at 17-25 degrees during day and 10-15 degrees at night \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination should occur in 7-15 days depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin seedlings and pot on as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out once risk of last frost has passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP TIP! Don't use all your seeds in the same tray just in case rot sets in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberries can also be planted out direct in gardens in full sun or light shade. Soil should not be too rich otherwise you lets lots of leaves but relatively few flowers and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269105790999,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_7db5df28-3692-44e7-931f-1ecba03397c4.jpg?v=1661139947"},{"product_id":"black-mulberry-morus-nigra-100-seeds-wine-jam-gin-same-day-dispatch_234445512557_","title":"Black Mulberry | Morus Nigra | 100+ seeds | Wine, Jam \u0026 Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 100+ fresh Black Mulberry seeds (Morus Nigra) - if you are after the fruits, this is the species you want to grow rather than the White Mulberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulberrys have been grown in the UK since roman times - aside from being beautiful trees, the fruits historically were used to produce wine and jams. Today they are also extremely popular for people to flavour their own gin (it's delicious!)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2ab946;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY EBAY SHOPINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulberry seeds benefit from cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little water to the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in small ziplock bagPlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 6-8 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-22c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings should appear after 20-30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269105758231,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/mulberryfront_logo.jpg?v=1761468425"},{"product_id":"kiwi-berry-actinidia-arguta-issai-15-seeds-uk-hardy-same-day-dispatch_234036385647_","title":"Kiwi Berry (Actinidia Arguta Issai) | 15+ seeds | UK Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 15+ fresh Kiwi Berry seeds \"Issai\" (Actinidia Arguta) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d1b91;\"\u003eNSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively new to the UK, Kiwi Berries are a true \"super snack\"  - they are rich in antioxidants as well as a great source of Vitamins A C and E, calcium, magnesium and iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvne better news, is that unlike their big furry supermarket cousins, Kiwi berries have edible skins and are fully hardy to the UK climate - they are native to Japan, Korea, Northern China, and the Russian Far East all of whom can have winters far colder than the UK. I have one on my allotment (where it gets quite cold) and the only issue is sometimes the new buds get burst off by late frosts - so I fleece exposed parts in later winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce fully established, a Kiwi Berry vine should produce masses of large grape sized fruit with a wonderful flavour - sweet and more complicated than the commercial varieties of regular kiwi fruit. My own 3 year old plant is growing at a very rapid rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwi Issai (as they are native to areas that get cold winters) require for optimum germination rates a period of “cold stratification” to break the natural dormancy in the seed. In nature, this stops the seed germinating in Autumn and being killed by winter frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo cold stratify the seeds either:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea) Place in a zip lock bag and store in a cold shed or outbuilding for 4 weeks or so (during winter only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eb) Place seeds in a zip lock bag and store at bottom of a refrigerator for 4-6 weeks. (Any time of year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter stratification, sow them in a well-drained and sieved mix of good quality compost and vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lightly cover with sieved compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soil mixture should be moist but not wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keep at 20c approx. and ensure compost does not dry out – having seeds tray inside a water tight tray and watering from the bottom works best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings should appear after 3-6 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40269105889303,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/kiwifront_2027aa1b-beb7-46d2-9be6-988036d67d0a.jpg?v=1702028558"},{"product_id":"five-flavor-berry-schisandra-chinensis-五味子-20-seeds-hardy-same-day-dispatch_234073933265_","title":"Five Flavor Berry (Schisandra Chinensis) | 五味子 | 10+ Seeds | Hardy","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; border-spacing: 0px; width: 1411px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1409px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1407px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1405px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1403px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1401px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-spacing: 0px; width: 1399px;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003ePlease find for sale 10+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eSchisandra Chinensis seeds, better known as \"Five Flavor Berry\", (without the \"u\"!!!), Chinese Magnolia-vine, Schisandraor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0034;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0034;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSchisandra Chinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e is a perennial, deciduous woody vine plant found at high latitudes and in cool climatic conditions. It commonly grows in natural coniferous or mixed forests or along streams and climbs up other trees or shrubs to reach optimal light conditions. As such it is fully hardy to anywhere in the UK, Scandinavia or Northern Europe. This shade tolerant plant will scramble quickly up trees, walls or trellises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"sans-serif\" color=\"#202122\" style=\"color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe vine produces dense clusters of purple-red berries are described as having five tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, and sour. The seeds of the Schisandra berry contain lignans. These are substances which may have beneficial effects on health and may explain why this plant has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for millennia - in fact it was used by the military the Soviet Union in WW2 and beyond! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note.\u003c\/b\u003e You will need to grow several of these plants to ensure you get berries as plants are either male or female.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis plant has a slightly unusual 8 week warm\/cool cycle to get good germination rates by breaking the inherent dormancy in the seeds. In a nutshell, they should germinate after 8 weeks the first 4 weeks in a warm place and the next four in a cooler place. NOTE: Dont give up on these - I had some very good and late germination on these last year - no idea why!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds for in warm water for 24 hours. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a tray of good quality compost (ideally 50% compost and vermiculite or horticultural sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 0.5cm and cover with a fine layer of sieved compost \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosely cover with clean bag but with air holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in warm place (20-25c) but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost does not dry up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in this warm place for 4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 4 weeks, move the tray to a much cooler place - on a north facing wall outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds should germinate after around 8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans, sans-serif\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOlly's General Guide to Seed Sowing!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI love sowing seeds and it runs in the family - dad, granddad and finally my great-granddad for whom the hobby helped him get over his experiences in the Great War. I still get a big kick when I see the first seedliing poking through from a new plant that I have never sown before or been successful at. However, even the most experienced gardeners draw \"blanks\" from time to time. Whilst I sow all the seeds that I sell so I know that they are viable, some are trickier than others and problems can arise so here are some tips to make \"blanks\" few and far between:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" style=\"color: #ad001f;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" style=\"color: #ad001f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e) Dont Rush! \u003c\/b\u003eTempting though it is when that packet arrives in the post to simply bung the seeds in some compost!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) Google and Youtube are your friends!\u003c\/b\u003e Take some time so see the methods other people use to germinate the seed. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e3)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThink Nature!\u003c\/b\u003e What conditions do seeds face? For example a seed from a tropical plant will fall to the warm, wet and dark jungle floor. A seed from the mountains of Europe will fall to the floor in Autumn, then have to endure months of freezing temperatures before germinating in the spring. So as growers, what we are trying to do is to simulate the conditions that the seeds will naturally experience and there are plenty of tricks that can be done to short cut the processes somewhat.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e4) Good compost pays dividends\u003c\/b\u003e . The best investment you can make is to purchase three bags - one of potting compost, one of vermiculite and one of horticultural sand. With these three bags I can make up whatever soil type a particular seed likes (although for most seeds I find a 50\/50 mix of compost and vermiculite works just fine) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#ad001f\" size=\"2\" style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e5) Rot is your enemy\u003c\/b\u003e. The single biggest danger to seed germination is rot - either before or after \"damping off\" the seeds germinate. To reduce the risk, ensure you have good free draing soil mix and that it is moist but not wet. Unless the seed variety absolutely requires it I prefer NOT to cover my seeds trays with plastic bags, Whilst germination is often faster this way, it greatly increases the risk of rot. I prefer to place my seed trans inside a watertight plastic tray and water from the bottom - airflow over the surface reduces the risk.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"sans-serif\" color=\"#202020\" style=\"color: #202020; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverseas Orders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBuyers please note that they are responsible for any local customs duties or other taxes in their local country and should also ensure compliance with an bio security regulations. If you want international tracking, please message me before placing order as this can be expensive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21.4667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fb0034;\"\u003eProblem?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21.4667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Dont rush to Feedback - get in touch and I will sort it out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276006862871,"sku":"234073933265","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/fiveflavor_front.jpg?v=1676034056"},{"product_id":"crab-apple-malus-sylvestris-25-seeds-jams-and-jelly-same-day-dispatch_234574216803_","title":"Crab Apple (Malus Sylvestris) | 25+ seeds | Jams and Jelly","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #002419; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; font-variant-ligatures: none; text-align: center;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh Crab Apple seeds (Malus Sylvestris). For millennia on the British Isles, crab apple trees  have been a symbol of fertility and as well as being a forager's delight! Associated with love and marriage its small, its hard fruits make an exquisite, jewel-coloured jelly and this hard working tree is also a popular source of food for birds during autumn and winter. Finally, crab apple trees make excellent pollenating partners for other apple trees if you have them, increasing the yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff; color: #002419; font-variant-ligatures: none; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010;\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px; font-family: Arial, 'sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003eCrab apples are quite simple to grow from seed but they do require some prior cold stratification for optimum germination rates. \u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eStratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStratification Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: #333333; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003eThe seeds should be mixed with equal parts of peat-free compost. Moisten the mixture so that, when you squeeze a handful, only one or two drops of water escape between your knuckles. Place this mixture into a plastic bag and tie loosely. Put the bag into the vegetable compartment of the fridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eLeave in the fridge for about 2 weeks minimum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter stratification, sow seeds in pots or containers of well-draining compost mix - ideally 50\/50 compost and vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds thinly and cover with about 5mm of the compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the compost is kept moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at between 17-22c. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrick out and pot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276008697879,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_73849813-1885-465c-9084-c1dad62aabe4.jpg?v=1661140048"},{"product_id":"fatsia-japonica-25-seeds-japanese-aralia-house-or-garden-same-day-dispatch_234565355820_","title":"Fatsia Japonica | 25+ seeds | Garden or House Plant | Birds | Same Day Dispatch","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh (from a friend's magnificent specimen) Fatsia Japonica seeds. Also known as the glossy-leaf paper plant, fatsi, paperplant, false castor oil plant, or Japanese aralia, this is an easy and fast growing plant providing year round interest. It is very popular as a houseplant and when grown outside produces profuse amounts of berries over late winter - just when the birds need them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFatsia japonica is also a very successful shade-tolerant garden plant with its large glossy leaves. Best grown in heavy rich soil against a sheltered wall (hard frost can injure the leaves but plants will recover if the roots are protected). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoak seeds in tap water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare a well draining compost mix - ideally 50% compost and 50% vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost mix is damp but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace compost mix in seed tray or pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow seeds individually about 3mm deep,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover with compost mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover with a clear plastic bag with a few air holes to maintain humidity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBottom heat required for optimal germination rates\/time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(about 22c-27c) so use a heat mat if you have one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace is a bright spot but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost mix does not dry out - mist with water as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings can appear from 2-8 weeks depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on as required once seedlings sufficiently developed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276008763415,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_79efdba1-bd52-4c0d-8c0e-13e4838957f5.jpg?v=1661140048"},{"product_id":"cloudberry-rubus-chamaemorus-5-seeds-rare-superfruit-same-day-dispatch_234592653015_","title":"Cloudberry (Rubus Chamaemorus) | 6 seeds | Rare | Superfruit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 6 fresh and very rare Cloudberry seeds (Rubus Chamaemorus). Also known by a host of other names -  nordic berry, bakeapple knotberry and knoutberry  aqpik, averin or evron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou have probably never heard of this rare and delicious (tastes like baked apples) but I first encountered this berry when working in Sweden where is is extremely popular  and used to make fine jams. If you want to try it, Ikea UK sell Cloudberry jam which is called \"Sylt Hjortron\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn actual fact Cloudberry is also native to the UK - primarily the Scottish Highlands and parts of northern England. This plant requires very specific conditions to grow well - basically it is a bog plant so it will grow well where Cranberries and Lingonberries grow - acidic waterlogged soil in full sun. Here in the New Forest on the South Coast, it is much warmer but still possible as these conditions do exist - I have found a way to grow cranberries by observing the conditions in which sundews grow - boggy horse foot imprints and recreating these conditions on my allotment. I will add cloudberries this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3b46ba;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCloudberrys, as they are native to areas that get very cold winters require for optimum germination rates a period of “cold stratification” to break the natural dormancy in the seed. In nature, this stops the seed germinating in Autumn and being killed by winter frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo cold stratify the seeds either:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea) Place seeds along with some slightly damp (with rainwater) sphagnum moss in a zip lock bag and store in a cold shed or outbuilding for 6 weeks or so (during winter only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eb) Place seeds along with some slightly damp (with rainwater) sphagnummoss in a zip lock bag and store at bottom of a refrigerator for 6 weeks. (Any time of year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter stratification, sow them in a well-drained and sieved mix of good quality ericaceous compost and vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Lightly cover with sieved ericaceous compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Soil mixture should be moist but not wet with rainwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Keep at 20c approx. and ensure compost does not dry out – having seeds tray inside a water tight tray and watering from the bottom works best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 8-10 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276008927255,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_9301509c-c1cc-4f9a-9e71-7d02a3e2e2a4.jpg?v=1715289817"},{"product_id":"purple-fig-ficus-carica-purpurea-30-seeds-sweet-taste-same-day-dispatch_234576773355_","title":"Purple Fig (Ficus Carica Purpurea) | 30+ seeds | Sweet Taste","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003ePlease find for sale 30+ fresh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003ePurple Fig (Ficus Carica Purpurea) seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eWhist we might think of figs as Mediterranean fruits, we have been growing figs in Britain since the Romans introduced them almost 2,000 years ago! This variety of fig, is reliable for the UK climate will easily grow throughout the UK producing a heavy crop of sweet delicious fruit from late August. This variety is self-fertile, but as with almost all fruits you are always likely to get a higher yield with ore than one plant and a higher yield yet if you have another closely related cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0034;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px; font-family: Arial, 'sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlace seeds in glass of water for 24 hours - discard any seeds still floating after this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePrepare a very light well draining compost - ideally 50\/50 peat free compost and horticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUse seeds tray - ideally with a plastic dome cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnsure compost mix is moist but not wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSow seeds on surface of the compost mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eGently press seeds onto surface of compost to ensure good contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSprinkle horticultural sand over seeds but do not completely cover them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCover seed tray with dome cover with air vents fully open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlace in warm light place (20-25c) but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemove plastic cover every few days and mist surface if drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 3-4 weeks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOnce large enough to handle, post on ensuring you use a sandy well draining compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276009386007,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_95d03d02-9a14-4a69-8fc1-9d6381ba6bfc.jpg?v=1661140073"},{"product_id":"blackthorn-prunus-spinosa-50-seeds-sloe-berry-gin-hardy-same-day-dispatch_234614340003_","title":"Blackthorn Prunus Spinosa 25+ seeds | Sloe Berry Gin | Hardy","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh Prunus Spinosa seeds - known in the UK as Blackthorn. It is a berry producing tree native to woodlands of the UK of Europe. It is a very useful and fast growing tree\/shrub - it is a very popular option for wildlife friendly hedging and its berries \"sloes\" have been used for centuries to flavour Gin - \"Sloe Gin\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e61d1d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1de635;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1d52e6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlackthorn seeds have deep dormancy as as such benefit from \"cold stratification\". Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds can either be sown direct outside in Autumn and nature allow to take its course, or the process can be more controlled by keeping the seeds in the fridge then sowing indoors in Autumn as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep at around 20c for 4-5 weeks - do not allow to dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace bag with remaining seed mix in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 18 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove and put up any seeds that germinate during this period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter the cold period, spread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover with circa 2cm of compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace outside in late winter\/early spring - net to keep animals animals \u0026amp; birds off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not allow tray to dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should emerge in spring and the weather warms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276010270743,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_17b274f9-7243-4056-b1ad-99f4606deb4c.jpg?v=1661140079"},{"product_id":"fig-tree-30-seeds-brown-turkey-sweet-self-fertile-same-day-dispatch_234576795300_","title":"Fig Tree | 30+ seeds | \"Brown Turkey\" | Sweet | Self Fertile","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 30+  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eFig seeds variety \"Brown Turkey\". \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eWhist we might think of figs as Mediterranean fruits, we have been growing figs in Britain since the Romans introduced them almost 2,000 years ago! This variety of fig, is reliable for the UK climate will easily grow throughout the UK producing a heavy crop of sweet delicious fruit from late August. This variety is self-fertile, but as with almost all fruits you are always likely to get a higher yield with ore than one plant and a higher yield yet if you have another closely related cultivar. I also have fig plants for sale that I have raised from seed - see my other items. My 2yr old figs in my garden already have fruits on them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0034;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px; font-family: Arial, 'sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background: white;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlace seeds in glass of water for 24 hours - discard any seeds still floating after this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePrepare a very light well draining compost - ideally 50\/50 peat free compost and horticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUse seeds tray - ideally with a plastic dome cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnsure compost mix is moist but not wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSow seeds on surface of the compost mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eGently press seeds onto surface of compost to ensure good contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSprinkle horticultural sand over seeds but do not completely cover them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCover seed tray with dome cover with air vents fully open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlace in warm light place (20-25c) but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemove plastic cover every few days and mist surface if drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 3-4 weeks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOnce large enough to handle, post on ensuring you use a sandy well draining compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276009746455,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_60cffa95-3d50-4edf-a5a5-524016f4d436.jpg?v=1661140074"},{"product_id":"elderflower-sambucus-nigra-organic-30-fresh-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234662755104_","title":"Elderflower (Sambucus Nigra) | Organic | 30+ seeds | Same Day Dispatch","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 30+ sustainably harvested Elderberry seeds  (Sambucus Nigra). One of the most useful and easy plants you can grow - whether its to make delicious sparkling elderflower wine, elderflower cordial or a whole host of herbal remedies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4dbc49;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElderberries have a hard seed coat and have natural dormancy built in - so require a period of \"stratification for optimum germination rates. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have patience you could simply sow the seeds about 5mm deep in pots of well drained compost and leave outside in a shady spot over winter or of you want to germinate them at any time of your then do the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 4-6 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-25c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 15-25 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOP TIP! Don't use all your seeds in the same tray just in case rot sets in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlly's General Guide to Seed Sowing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI love sowing seeds and it runs in the family - dad, granddad and finally my great-granddad for whom the hobby helped him get over his experiences in the Great War. I still get a big kick when I see the first seedling poking through from a new plant that I have never sown before or been successful at. However, even the most experienced gardeners draw \"blanks\" from time to time. Whilst I sow all the seeds that I sell so I know that they are viable, some are trickier than others and problems can arise so here are some tips to make \"blanks\" few and far between:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) Don’t Rush! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTempting though it is when that packet arrives in the post to simply bung the seeds in some compost!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) Google and YouTube are your friends!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Take some time so see the methods other people use to germinate the seed. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThink Nature!\u003c\/strong\u003e What conditions do seeds face? For example a seed from a tropical plant will fall to the warm, wet and dark jungle floor. A seed from the mountains of Europe will fall to the floor in Autumn, then have to endure months of freezing temperatures before germinating in the spring. So as growers, what we are trying to do is to simulate the conditions that the seeds will naturally experience and there are plenty of tricks that can be done to short cut the processes somewhat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4) Good compost pays dividends\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The best investment you can make is to purchase three bags - one of potting compost, one of vermiculite and one of horticultural sand. With these three bags I can make up whatever soil type a particular seed likes (although for most seeds I find a 50\/50 mix of compost and vermiculite works just fine) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5) Rot is your enemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The single biggest danger to seed germination is rot - either before or after \"damping off\" the seeds germinate. To reduce the risk, ensure you have good free draining soil mix and that it is moist but not wet. Unless the seed variety absolutely requires it I prefer NOT to cover my seeds trays with plastic bags, Whilst germination is often faster this way, it greatly increases the risk of rot. I prefer to place my seed trans inside a watertight plastic tray and water from the bottom - airflow over the surface reduces the risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276050804759,"sku":"","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_b613c28c-2fbb-4450-8f07-e7d55c54fc7a.jpg?v=1661140141"},{"product_id":"pink-guava-psidium-guajava-25-seeds-same-day-dispatch_234678680588_","title":"Pink Guava  (Psidium Guajava) | 25+ seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003ePlease find for sale 25+ fresh seeds for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003ePink Guava (Psidium Guajava). This is the pink fleshed variety. I also sell Guava plants that I have raised from seed - I get very high germination rates on these.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003ePlease not that this plant is not frost hardy and does need winter protection in the conservatory, greenhouse etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0010; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" color=\"#ff0010\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #00ae5f; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3333px; font-family: Arial, 'sans-serif'; color: #00c7f3; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eSoak the seeds tepid tap water for 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eIdeally a well draining mix of 50% sieved compost and 50% vermiculite or horticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eSow seeds circa one inch or 0.5cm deep evenly space and gently cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eKeep at 20-25 degrees but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in 21-45 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003ePot on once large enough to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202020; font-family: sans-serif;\" face=\"sans-serif\" color=\"#202020\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad001f; font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#ad001f\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202020; font-family: sans-serif;\" face=\"sans-serif\" color=\"#202020\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 14.95px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fb0034;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40282903543831,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/guavafrontseeds.jpg?v=1715880022"},{"product_id":"litchi-tomato-organic-heirloom-15-seeds-own-2022-crop-same-day-dispatch_234713730752_","title":"Litchi Tomato - Organic Heirloom | 10+ seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003ePlease find for sale 10+ seeds for the \"Litchi\" tomato - a interesting, easy and delicious heirloom variety. I grew this tomato organically myself  outside my back door - very easy indeed - seems to have complete blight resistance.. Complicated and sophisticated taste quite hard to pin down  - perhaps a cross between a fresh cherry tomato and a kiwi fruit or something like that. In any case, very tasty and miles better than shop bought toms! No doubt the thorny covering on the fruits led to this characteristic being bred out out by commercial growers over the centuries - and losing some of the flavour in the process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #78d3cd; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#78d3cd\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eGrow as any tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eSow in trays or pots in early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eUse moist compost mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eCover with a few mm of compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eKeep in warm place - I use heat mats at circa 20-25c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eCover with bag to maintain humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eSeedling develop within 10-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eRemove bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003ePot on to individual pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\" color=\"#333333\"\u003eDont plant out too early even if risk of front as passed. Cold nights can \"check\" the plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 18.4px; color: #fb0034;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003eProblems? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 18.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003eDon't rush to Feedback - message me and I will get it sorted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40330061905943,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_c800126b-3bd3-49dc-942f-0eaecdcbf03a.jpg?v=1664465864"},{"product_id":"yellow-dragon-fruit-seeds-june-2022-15-pitaya-same-day-dispatch_234458444543_-4","title":"Yellow Dragon Fruit | 15+ seeds | Pitaya","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale  15+  yellow dragon fruit seeds (Selenicereus Megalanthus),  freshly harvested from ripe fruit my myself. I also sell Dragon Fruit cactii if you want to save yourself some time although these are very popular and not always in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the last two pictures of my experiment in germination methods. Seeds in soaked in water (and a little dilute hydrogen peroxide) are germinating in around 3 or 4 days on a bright window sill. The red variety germinates first, then the purple with the yellow (largest seeds) taking a day or so longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #479f2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1b239e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenicereus Megalanthus, commonly known as the yellow dragon fruit is a species of non-spiny cactus. It is used both for its ornamental value and as a highly nutritious fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon fruit are really interesting and pretty easy to grow - they are actually climbing plants that will require some means of support. They produce beautiful flowers that last just a single night as well as the tasty fruit with its white flesh and black seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon fruit are native to warm arid climates and for growth prefer temperatures from 16-25c. In the UK they ideal plants for greenhouses, conservatories or window sills. The plants can be outside during the summer in most parts of the UK, however, they need to be protected from frost.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in a glass of water for 2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a light free draining compost mix - I use 50% compost, 25% vermiculite and 25% horticultural sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure compost if moist but not wet - if it has been outside allow it to warm up indoors first (or microwave it)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds on surface of the mix and gently press in to the surface to ensure good \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover seeds with a fine layer of vermiculite or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover loosely with a clear bag (to maintain humidity) and keep soil temperature circa 20-25c - a heat mat is ideal. Cool soils will significantly delay seed germination time and may inhibit germination completely. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a handy video here with handing sowing tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UU9hlOEapi0\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UU9hlOEapi0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40436678328343,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/32_3bda630f-e682-4c36-a56a-59ebf1f15161.jpg?v=1669600562"},{"product_id":"chilean-guava-ugni-molinae-20-seeds-own-crop","title":"Chilean Guava | Ugni Molinae | Straberry Myrtle  | Own Crop | 20+ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ Chilean Guava (Ugni Molinae) seeds, also known as Strawberry Myrtle. These seeds have come from my own crop from plants raised from seed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaid to be Queen Victoria's favourite fruit, these berries were once commercially grown in Cornwall but went out of fashion with the flood of cheap foreign fruit. The berries taste great - perhaps a mix of strawberry mixed with vanilla. Hardy down to about -10c they can be grown in sheltered spots in most of the UK. \u003cspan\u003eI have my plants in pots and have moved them around a bit - I find the best location is somewhere out of cold\/dry winds but gets a few hours of sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow it in late winter in an unheated greenhouse or porch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow in trays of free draining compost mix (ideally 50\/50 compost and vermiculite)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightly cover with a few mm of sieved compost and water\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed germination is naturally erratic - from a few weeks to a few months\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost does not dry out\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40491028381719,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/chileanguavafront.jpg?v=1675509557"},{"product_id":"oregon-grape-mahonia-aquifolium-50-seeds-fully-hardy","title":"Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) | 50+ seeds | Fully Hardy","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 50+ fresh Oregon Grape seeds (Mahonia Aquifolium)  - a hardy perennial shrub that is really popular in the USA but is only now growing in popularity in the UK.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe berries are edible but sour and are mainly used to make jams and jellies (it is high in pectin) and also wine. The flowers and fruits attract butterflies, bees and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e10e0e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 8PM WILL BR DISPATCHED SAME DAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #14a50c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c26a5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregon Grape (as it is native to areas that get cold winters) requires for optimum germination rates a period of “cold stratification” to break the natural dormancy in the seed. In nature, this stops the seed germinating in Autumn and being killed by winter frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cold stratification can be done the natural way (sow in trays in Autumn, net to keep out birds etc, and leave outside over winter) or can also be done in a controlled was as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a 50\/50 mix of compost and sharp sand or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure mix is moist but not wet (cannot squeeze out water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in ziplock bag and add mix in the seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose bag but leave a small air gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in fridge for circa 6-10 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck seeds occasionally - if any seeds germinate, remove them and pot up \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cold stratification, sow any remaining unterminated seeds in trays of compost and leave in a cold frame, greenhouse or shed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot up and pot on seedlings as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530542657559,"sku":"","price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/products\/oregangrapefront.jpg?v=1679135462"},{"product_id":"red-elderberry-sambucus-racemosa-50-seeds-birds-wine","title":"Red Elderberry Sambucus Racemosa | 50+ seeds | Birds | Wine","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 50+ Red Elderberry seeds (Sambucus Racemosa). This hardy perennial bush\/shrub not only has attractive berries \u0026amp; flowers, but as elderberries are energy-rich and  take very little energy to pull off so are great for attracting birds to your garden both  domestic and small migrants. The berries are also great for wine, gin-flavouring and preserve making!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dd1e1e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e9041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e3190;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberry seeds have deep dormancy as as such benefit from \"cold stratification\". Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can either be overwintered in pots in the greenhouse\/shed or the process can be more controlled by using the \"warm\/cold\" stratification method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at around 20c for 4-5 weeks - do not allow to dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace bag with remaining seed mix in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 18 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove and put up any seeds that germinate during this period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the cold period, spread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with circa 2cm of compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace outside in late winter\/early spring - net to keep animals animals \u0026amp; birds off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow tray to dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings should emerge in spring and the weather warms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40559646965783,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/redelderberryfront.jpg?v=1682676201"},{"product_id":"acai-berry-euterpe-oleracea-5-seeds-very-rare","title":"Acai Palm (Euterpe Oleracea) | 5 seeds | Very Rare","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 5 Acai berry seeds (Euterpe Oleracea). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK Acai palms are best grown as indoor plants although they can spend their summers outside on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #148f33;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #151595;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a very free draining mixture of vermiculite and coconut coir or similar substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light scarify the outside of the seeds with a nail file or similar to allow water to penetrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in a cup of water for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds about 2.5cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosely cover with a plastic bag and place in a warm spot near a sunny window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a heatmat if nighttime temperatures likely to drop - eg in early spring when heating goes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination usually takes 4-8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on to individual posts once large enough to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP TIP! Don't use all your seeds in the same tray just in case rot sets in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40575475908631,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/acaipalm3.png?v=1721822993"},{"product_id":"strawberry-tree-arbutus-unedo-20-seeds","title":"Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) | 20+ seeds","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) seeds. Actually unrelated to Strawberries, this attractive shrub gets its name for its strawberry-like fruits. The national plant of Italy, the fruits are used in jams, cakes, wine etc as well as herbal uses.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b9d0f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b3f9d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry Tree seeds have inbuilt dormacy to prevent them germinating in winter to require a period of cold stratification for maximum germination rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the seeds in water for 5 days, changing water occasion to keep it fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 6-8 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-25c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings should appear after 20-30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, you can do it the natural way....Sow under glass in Autumn and allow the cold of winter to do its work and the seedlings should appear in mid spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOlly's General Guide to Seed Sowing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI love sowing seeds and it runs in the family - dad, granddad and finally my great-granddad for whom the hobby helped him get over his experiences in the Great War. I still get a big kick when I see the first seedling poking through from a new plant that I have never sown before or been successful at. However, even the most experienced gardeners draw \"blanks\" from time to time. Whilst I sow all the seeds that I sell so I know that they are viable, some are trickier than others and problems can arise so here are some tips to make \"blanks\" few and far between:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e1) Don’t Rush! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTempting though it is when that packet arrives in the post to simply bung the seeds in some compost!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2) Google and YouTube are your friends!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Take some time so see the methods other people use to germinate the seed. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThink Nature!\u003c\/strong\u003e What conditions do seeds face? For example a seed from a tropical plant will fall to the warm, wet and dark jungle floor. A seed from the mountains of Europe will fall to the floor in Autumn, then have to endure months of freezing temperatures before germinating in the spring. So as growers, what we are trying to do is to simulate the conditions that the seeds will naturally experience and there are plenty of tricks that can be done to short cut the processes somewhat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e4) Good compost pays dividends\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e. The best investment you can make is to purchase three bags - one of potting compost, one of vermiculite and one of horticultural sand. With these three bags I can make up whatever soil type a particular seed likes (although for most seeds I find a 50\/50 mix of compost and vermiculite works just fine) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e5) Rot is your enemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e. The single biggest danger to seed germination is rot - either before or after \"damping off\" the seeds germinate. To reduce the risk, ensure you have good free draining soil mix and that it is moist but not wet. Unless the seed variety absolutely requires it I prefer NOT to cover my seeds trays with plastic bags, Whilst germination is often faster this way, it greatly increases the risk of rot. I prefer to place my seed trans inside a watertight plastic tray and water from the bottom - airflow over the surface reduces the risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40575499403287,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/strawberrytreefront.jpg?v=1685113847"},{"product_id":"white-mulberry-morus-alba-350-seeds-wine-jam-gin","title":"White Mulberry | Morus Alba | 100+ seeds | Wine Jam \u0026 Gin!","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 100+ fresh White Mulberry seeds (Morus Alba). I also sell the Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra) and also do a double pack of both varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMulberrys have been grown in the UK since roman times - aside from being beautiful trees, the fruits historically were used to produce wine and jams. Today they are also extremely popular for people to flavour their own gin (it's delicious!). Some people think Black Mulberry falvours gin better - but I have both snd csnt tell the difference...both delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #11cf36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMulberry seeds benefit from cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 6-8 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-22c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 20-30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40613929811991,"sku":"","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/morusalbafront_9ee916cb-e25e-4a7c-b592-6e0783192834.png?v=1715968247"},{"product_id":"mullberry-black-and-white-50-seeds-of-each-wine-gin-jam","title":"Mullberry - Black and White | 50+ seeds of each | Wine Gin \u0026 Jam!","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale a double pack of both White and Black Mulberry - Morus Nigra and Morus Alba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will receved 100+ seeds - 50+ seeds of each variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMulberrys have been grown in the UK since Roman times - aside from being beautiful trees, the fruits historically were used to produce wine and jams. Today they are also extremely popular for people to flavour their own gin (it's delicious!)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #39c92d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d60c9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMulberry seeds benefit from cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 6-8 weeks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-22c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear after 20-30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40613952454679,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/morusduofront.jpg?v=1691079998"},{"product_id":"alpine-strawberry-100-seeds-hardy-fruit","title":"Alpine Strawberry | 100+ seeds | Hardy | Fruit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 100+ Alpine Strawberry seeds  - the variety is the beautiful Baron Von Solemacher. Alpine strawberries are easier to grow and more reliable than their larger cousins and look great whether in containers, rockeries or in a spots around paths or patios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0ee241;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #283fc6;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow in Spring or Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare pots\/trays of moist seed compost mixed with vermiculite to improve drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirm compost then scatter seeds over surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightly cover the seeds with an even layer of sharp sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLoosely cover with a plastic bag \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAutumn sown seeds should be overwintered in a cold frame or greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination occurs at 16-20c and is naturally erratic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on to individual posts once large enough to handle - when have two pairs of true leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant out in late April to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40618778558487,"sku":"","price":3.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/alpinestrawberryfront.jpg?v=1691755884"},{"product_id":"japanese-yuzo-citrus-junos-8-seeds-lemon-very-rare","title":"Japanese Yuzo (Citrus Junos) | 8 seeds | Lemon | Very Rare","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease find for sale 8 seeds of Citrus Junos, commonly known as Japanese Yuzo Lemo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has taken me 4 years to find a reliable supplier of these! ..... and even then he only had limited stock so alas these wont last long. Will grow a few for myself! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ec0f0f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #26a415;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1537a4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the UK, Lemons are grown in the same way as other citrus fruits. They are grown as pot specimens that spend their summers on a sunny patio or similar space but are brought indoors to greenhouses\/sheds for winter. They can be easily trained and clipped to whatever shape required, for example as a standard. I have been following Monty Don's (loves his citrus) - he puts his citrus plants in a cool dark shed\/outbuilding over winter and allowed to go dormant. This seems to work much better than hvaing them in the house where central heating wreaks havoc! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCitrus seeds are prone to rotting off as they germinate so I always mix a little 4% Hydrogen Peroxide solution with water  1 to 4 before soaking the seeds for a day. This kills fungus and bacteria as well as promoting germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare a seed tray filled with moist (but not wet) seed compost, lightly firmed down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeally a mix of  50% regular compost, 50% vermiculite  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo need to use\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eericaceous compost for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow seeds circa 2cm deep evenly space and gently cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep surface moist but not wet  - best to water from the bottom by having seeds tray inside a waterproof container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLoosely cover tray with clear plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep at room temperature in a light place but out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeedlings should appear in around 30 days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot on to individual pots once several sets of leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more control and quicker\/better germination, you can gemrinate these on tissue paper made damp with the water\/peroxide mix - lots of article online about the \"baggy method\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen potting on, start using ericaceous (more acidic) compost which is available from all garden centres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40620640501783,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/yuzufront.jpg?v=1692033321"},{"product_id":"have-one-to-sell-sell-it-yourself-andean-raspberry-rubus-glaucus-20-seeds-mora-de-castilla","title":"Andean Raspberry Rubus Glaucus | 20+ seeds | Mora de Castilla","description":"\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease find for sale 20+ Rubus Glaucus seeds, better know as Andean Raspberry or Mora de Castilla. Native to the Andes this perennial Raspberry species is fully hardy to the UK - in fact it prefers cool conditions so a good option for more northern parts. The flavour is rich, slightly tart and very juicy - superior to most cultivated blackberries and raspberries and more similar to a Loganberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd0f0f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2aa515;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING \u0026amp; UNUSUAL SEEDS \u0026amp; PLANTS IN MY SHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #152fa5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination of Rubus Glaucus is naturally erratic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare a tray of moist free-drainingc sandy compost mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow the seeds on the surface and light tamp (press) them into the surface to ensure a good contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery lightly cover the seeds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not cover the tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace tray away from direct sun, at approx 17-20c  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure compost does not dry out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination can take several months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlternatively, these can be germinated the natural way by sowing in the autumn and placing in a coldframe or greenhouse over winter with the seeds germinating in the Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40631284203543,"sku":"","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/andeanraspberryfront.jpg?v=1693589929"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/collections\/berries.jpg?v=1652455308","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-berry-seeds.oembed?page=5","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}