Cheap Seeds

[Defenbaker]

I popped into Lidl yesterday and they had a great choice of seeds. The display stand was so full that I got the impression that it had just gone up, as it was jam packed with seed packets.
The prices range from 29p a pack - brilliant value. The cheap packs often seem to have a lower number of seeds (I bought melon seeds and there are 30 in the packet) but unless you have a massive garden or allotment the small quantities can be just right. In case anyone's wondering, I'm not on commission, just really pleased with the bargains I picked up there.
I've also saved a few seeds from a pepper - even cheaper! Not sure if they will produce true to form peppers (they might even be sterile?), but will give them a chance.

I don't live near a Lidl

However I bought a bag of wonky peppers and saved the seeds from the middle - they were massive!

Thank you for posting that

Wilkos also do some cheap seeds - mostly of the popular veg like carrots, tomatoes, peas. They are 25p a packet.

Has anyone tried the Lidl seeds before? I'm always worried they are inferior to proper branded ones. That said, I have ventures into Wilko's gardening stuff this year and have bought potatoes and potato growing sacks.

I have! They are really good. Prices are amazing. Not so much choice as a gardening centre but quality is superb. Cucumbers were the best ever - German seems suited to our climate. Basil and butter lettuce were also excellent. In fact all the herbs are excellent.

Thanks for posting this - I have been waiting for their seeds. They go fast.

I hope Aldi will get some too!