seed packets how many ?

[emilymup]

I am really pleased to hear that I am not the only one who has developed this addiction! I was starting to worry!! However, didn't stop me ordering some more this morning. I keep telling myself I'm all done now for next year..................or so I hope!

[zazen999]

I'm not counting, but I'm getting a new big box when we demolish the garage and I get my new garden room.

[Paulottie]

According to my database I have 150, but some will have more than one packet.

Database!...streuth, One of these days I must find the time to get organised.

[pdblake]

Database!...streuth, One of these days I must find the time to get organised.

I had a bad habit of buying too much seed and then forgetting to sow it.
So I wrote myself some software, tells me what needs sowing, planting out, harvesting etc each month. You can download it from my website (in my signature) if you like Free of course

It's called SeedBox.

[vegnut]

Thanks pdblake, that's a nice little proggy you made there. If you don't mind i'll give it a try and see how i get on with it . I just need to remember to look at it daily . It's gonna take a while getting all those seed packets in to the database though

[pdblake]

Yes, I found that too, it takes ages, but you only need to do it once

You only really need to check it once a month to see what needs doing, unless you use the diary on it too (which I forgot to mention).

[Kayt]

According to my database I have 150, but some will have more than one packet.

If you don't mind pdblake I'll make use of this too.
I'm new to this and was sorting out my seeds yesterday and only have 75 packets! The thing is, out of those I've only acutally bought 4. The rest were free with magazines or given to me by big brother and Dad when they sorted their boxes out. I am in the process of writing out an order so will soon catch up with the rest of you I'm sure

[Alison]

I had quite a few packets of seed last year where the seed was still in date........but duff. The annoying thing about this is that sometimes, after you realise you've planted duff seed you've usually missed the planting window.
With this in mind, apart from my self saved seed and a few expensive packets which weren't opened I intend buying all fresh seed this year.

Try doing a germination test on a bit of tissue paper a few weeks early so see if the seeds are viable, that way you'll only need to buy the ones to replace the duff ones.

[SlugLobber]

I sorted through mine last week (no reason...) and found an unopened packet of Swede seeds! A bit unfortunate, but hey ho! No idea how many packets were in there, but it was a lot!

[Demeter]

I'm refusing to count but I'm certain that at least some of you lot make my seed addiction look trivial. I've only got 2 boxes full. So - er - thanks!

[coreopsis]

2 answers:
1.when I look inside the box-"Too many"
2.in the shop-"never enough"

[BrideXIII]

daren't look to be honest, i know i have way more than i need.

I did the plan last night for the beds, gave me a headache, and unless i acquire 3 full size allotments in the next 2 months..........way too many seeds.

[Two_Sheds]

I had a bad habit of buying too much seed and then forgetting to sow it. So I wrote myself some software, tells me what needs sowing...each month

This is great if you are techy minded.
Me, I prefer a 12-pocket divider wallet thingy, marked Feb-Nov (2 pockets each for March & April). I just looked at March, and there must be 200+ packets in there!

[BrideXIII]

This is great if you are techy minded.
Me, I prefer a 12-pocket divider wallet thingy, marked Feb-Nov (2 pockets each for March & April). I just looked at March, and there must be 200+ packets in there!

scarey ain't it, i built myself a seed box, can't wedge anymore in the march slot.

[cupcake]

I have a drawer in the kitchen full of unopened packs (from the T&M half price offers online) free packs from magazines, part used ones and saved ones. I really must get round to organising them! I rather fancy the plastic wallet idea Bride xiii, not being very IT minded.I shall still have to get some more in the spring tho!