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Christmas Seed Packs 🎄🌿

susiesseeds — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:35:03 GMT

Are people interested in giving seeds for Christmas 🎄? If so, What are some good combinations to make up? What will grow well & make the start to the New Year lovely? 🌸🥕🌱 Merry Christmas - Susies 💜 Seeds xx

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countessalmirena — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:54:47 GMT

Pimelea ferruginea (Bonnie petite).

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domino-710 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:03:01 GMT

Advertising - yet again. lol

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imastawka — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:38:10 GMT

Aren't we all too old to wait for seeds to germinate?

I know I am.

Buy seedlings or grown plants is my go-to.

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domino-710 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:57:02 GMT

LOL..........................

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springyzone — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:07:22 GMT

Wouldn't it depend on where people live? Climate etc?

I've heard of giving people plants but don't know that I would give seeds unless someone asked specifically for them.

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kermit2023 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:30:52 GMT

I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I planted seeds.
I do know I bought a pkt of tomato seeds about 4yrs ago and threw them in my fridge crisper because I didn’t have time to plant them at that time.
They’re still there! 😂

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*sons_n_daughters* — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:07:27 GMT

I would never buy someone seeds, because everyone's tastes are different as to what they want in the garden. I would also never buy seeds because they take too long to germinate (apart from beans, I'll buy bean seeds, but never flowers). I'd much rather buy seedlings or plants.

Looks like blatant advertising to me. Maybe advertise on Facebook. You might get more interest, although I doubt it.

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cam-2793 — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:52:45 GMT

I might give seeds as a gift to an inquisitive child, but it would be in a pack with pot and growing medium included. None of the adults I know would want seeds as a gift- then again we swap cuttings, seedlings ( and sometimes seeds) when they are available.

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springyzone — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:50:35 GMT

@susiesseeds wrote:
Are people interested in giving seeds for Christmas 🎄?

I think the verdict's in.

You're not likely to get a big boost in sales from people madly gift buying for Christmas. 😁

Seeds still sell though, usually to people wanting them for their own gardening ventures.

Maybe just concentrate especially on those people can plant pretty much immediately if they buy.

I look at seeds in shops sometimes but I am always put off if the sowing season is 6 months away.

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susiesseeds — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 03:49:17 GMT

With all the answers I got from this question I think I got a clear understanding of what people think ☺️☺️ I’m very happy I asked the question as I certainly was curious. Like you suggested, I might just stick to things the way they are. If people want to get others a gift 🎁 for Christmas 🎄 they will decide what to give and will have a better understanding about what it is there friends and family like.. I really appreciate the feedback left for me 🙏🏼 I should have mentioned also I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 but yes others across the world can purchase them. Just stick to what I already know. Thank you xx

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susiesseeds — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 03:53:26 GMT

I do have a fairy 🧚 Mixture pack and kids love ❤️ this. I agree with your answer though, unless I make it a tad more fun 🤩 for the kids 🧒 I think I know where I’m at now. Much much appreciated 🙏🏼

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tasfleur — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:23:43 GMT

Hi susieseeds. I have never been too successful with planting seeds, but I know how very important they are so I did a significant amount of experimentation while I was trying to get them to grow.

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a fantastic idea and I thought about this place while I was reading this thread. Personally, I think giving seeds as gifts is a great idea ... 😊

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault (Norwegian: Svalbard globale frøhvelv) is a secure backup facility for the world's crop diversity on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago.[5] The Seed Vault provides long-term storage of duplicates of seeds conserved in genebanks around the world. This provides security of the world's food supply against the loss of seeds in genebanks due to mismanagement, accident, equipment failures, funding cuts, war, sabotage, disease and natural disasters. The Seed Vault is managed under terms spelled out in a tripartite agreement among the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen).[6][7]

The Norwegian government entirely funded the Seed Vault's approximately 45 million kr (US$8.8 million in 2008) construction cost.[3] Norway and the Crop Trust pay for operational costs. Storing seeds in the vault is free to depositors.

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susiesseeds — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:38:20 GMT

Hey tasfleur 🤗 I have now made up some gift packs where people get to choose. Three packets included (45+) seeds in total plus a gift card and a few extra included surprises. I was thinking about promoting my ads for them and really trying to jersey up Christmas a bit although after reading a few of the comments on my question, I do believe that I will just have them available and that people decide whether they want them, or not. as long as everybody is happy and you and we all have a good Christmas 🎄. I have never heard of global speed vault, although after reading what I read, it does sound quite nice 😊 your comment, made me smile heaps. Take care, hopefully talk again one-day xx

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susiesseeds — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:44:59 GMT

It does take a while to get used to knowing what things will, and won’t grow at what times and which places over the year 🌿🌽🌺 I guess it helps to know what to include in the packs. That’s the main reason. I did ask this question 🙋🏻‍♀️ Every little bit of information/help helps. Thank you for taking the time to help x

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susiesseeds — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:48:40 GMT

It is really a matter of “what, where, who, and why” 🤗🌻🥦 I have just sent my first gift pack to my mum and dad. It was quite fun making it up for them. They picked three different types of seeds out of a variety. Cheers for your input 😃 x

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4channel — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:53:26 GMT

@susiesseeds wrote:
Are people interested in giving seeds for Christmas 🎄? If so, What are some good combinations to make up? What will grow well & make the start to the New Year lovely? 🌸🥕🌱Merry Christmas - Susies 💜Seeds xx

Well, that's a great idea. Seeds could be sent as birthday cards as well 🎂. I remember picking some original cards up from an opportunity shop to send to friends and families over seas ✈️ in different countries. Among them were some that had seeds for flowers and a couple of them had herbal tea sachets 🍵. I was a bit concerned about the bio thing 🛂 so I gave them away.

A great idea. When someone plants a seed from the card and a plant grows they'll be reminded of that person. Sunflower seeds are cool. 🌻