Farmer gracy

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    I've had bulbs from them a few times, they're not that good, many are shrivelled up when I receive them, others just don't grow even if they seem fine when they arrive.
    A few have been all right though, but I won't be buying from them again.
     
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      I ordered hippeastrum on the autumn sale. The bulb was really of enormous size. Promising. But it died quickly. Growth point with a big part of a bulb rotted away (I didn't water after planting, so defo not my fault). I think it had red blight, as it had red spots on arriving.
       
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        I've ordered a few plants so will see what they're like.
         
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        I ordered Gladioli & Colocasias from them for the first time a week ago, so am feeling a bit anxious now that they may be duds.
         
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        We shall see John!
         
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          If only I'd waited a week I'd have wasted 20% less money ;)
           
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            And free p&p :mute:
             
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              We have bought a lot of bulbs and plants from Farmer Gracy. Always had excellent quality and have grown well.
               
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                I ordered recently. They sent out just before Easter, which wasn't very sensible for living plants. First box had been attacked by mice or rats, with a big hole chewed in it and two of the bags, but the plants were OK. Second box had been badly squashed, so a paeony root and a couple of lily shoots were broken. It remains to be seen how the other plants fare. It's probably more a delivery Company problem, and the plants themselves are mostly a decent size and healthy, but I'd be wary about ordering from them again.
                 
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                  I ordered a few things before Easter, from a different supplier, and they sent a very polite note saying they'll wait until after the weekend to post due to that very reason. I was quite happy with that
                   
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                    Farmer gracy parcel arrived today. It's in good condition (despite being delivered by Evri!) and the plants and bulbs all look to be in great health :)
                     
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                      Good afternoon I have used Farmer Gracy quite a few times they are OK but the courier is Evri who they always seem to use, and I have some plants left in a field with quite a few other customers orders and they are terrible on delivery time:smile:
                       
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                      As I've never bought plants online, not from any seller, I can't offer an opinion. But it seems the problem may lie with the supplier rather than FG.

                      I've bought seeds online & they were OK.
                       
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                        Not plants, but I never understand the 'stick' that Evri get, I've had lots of stuff delivered by them and I've never had a problem, always on time and with a text message before and after.

                        Dont mention Yodel.
                         
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