The greenhouse is very useful for growing seedlings on after germination Primrose, cooler conditions and good overhead light result in sturdier, healthier plants. I did manage for some time without one but the plants were always a bit leggy and sappy but with careful hardening off as they developed,...

According to the T&M seed catalogue the Moneymaker aubergine produces 'long, slender,matt purple fruits' . You did well to get results last year Primrose, mine were a failure and I'm down in the Southwest UK. I think as bunuel says, black beauty is a more traditional glossy type, I'm going to tr...

If it's any consolation George, I have power to my greenhouse and heated propagators but prefer to germinate seeds in the house on windowsills or airing cupboard. I use seed trays with clear plastic covers and get good results for most things, when the seedlings are reasonably developed they go into...

I'll keep a look out for those Tigger, last year I topped up with cheap seeds from Wilco after having had poor germination from some T&M seeds which were almost four times the price. The idea of having a choice of fewer seeds for a lower price is good too.

Hello to all, this is my first post and thanks to the moderators for accepting my application for membership. Back to the thread,I have planted broad beans in modules, chillies, tomatoes and aubergine in seed trays. The tomatoes are tolerant of cooler conditions and I'm hoping they will ripen earlie...