SEED SWAP 2009

 

Due to the increasing popularity of Seed Swaps and the vital part they play in preserving our plant heritage, we had our first Seed Swap Table at the 2008 Potato Day.  It was a great success, and we continue it in 2009 with the hope of an even greater range of seeds available.

  

How it works

 

Bring packets of saved seed, your own or bought, and swap them for other packets on the seed swap table, ie 2 packets in, 2 packets out.

 

If you have no seeds to bring, you can still join in by making a donation (per packet) for any seeds on the seed swap table.

 

 

The Seed

 

Put your saved seed into a small envelope, clearly marked with variety and date of harvest.  Put reasonable amounts of seed in the packet, ie 10 runner beans, 50 lettuce.

 

Larger quantities can be brought in a glass jar (or similar) and distributed as required.

 

 

Points to remember

• Do not save F1 seed
• Onion, leek, corn and parnsip seed are short-lived
• Beware that runner beans and pumpkins are prone to cross-pollination
• Store seed in a cool dry conditions