Seed sorting for 2025

No need to have a clear out this season, did it last year. I am noticing some seeds are getting difficult to find, varieties have grown before, just not around. Black Cheery Tomato is one, T&M are out of stock and not found any listed on Dobies/Suttons or Real Seeds. Not noticed Eskimoo carrots either, they were tasty crop around 3 or 4 years ago.

 

Maybe consider Black Opal, which I've grown for a few years. It's a black Cherry tomato with a good flavour.

 

I am part way through my sort out. I have discarded several very old packets of lettuce, beans etc. Always get new parsnip seed as it's not worth risking old seeds.

 

I've tested out some VERY old seed of basil varieties and got no germination, so out they go. It's a shame Seeds of Italy had such large packets - they tempted me, and I never used them all in time! Do they still do generous quantities?

 

Yes but if you choose to buy again, be very sure to check the packing date. There is less demand for these large packets and therefore they are relatively slow sellers....