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'bulk' buying plants- suggestions

earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
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Hello all- I have previously bought trays of 30-40 plugs or young plants from Brookside Nursery and Woolmans- and for the most part been happy with the quality. I am wondering if anyone knows of any other nurseries who sell plants in these quantities? many thanks


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  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Do you mean actual nurseries which grow and raise their plants on site or do you mean plant suppliers ?  
  • earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
    @philippasmith2 I believe the two I have used previously grow their own- price is definitely a big consideration so imagine those that grow their own are better value?


  • WAMSWAMS Posts: 1,960
    I was going to suggest Brookside. Haven't found anyone else of such quality for plug plants yet.
  • earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
    thanks @WAMS- in which case I recommend Woolmans as well- was happy with them- they just dont have what I am currently looking for!

     

  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Most of the main seed suppliers offer plug plants, eg Thompson and Morgan, Dobies, Suttons etc.  They should also offer plant guarantees.  I’d do a price comparison with the suppliers you have used before and see if it’s worth giving another a try. 
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
    thanks @Plantminded- have not had best of luck with Suttons- very hit or miss in terms of quality- will have a look at Dobies....  
  • SueAtooSueAtoo Posts: 380
    southeasternhorticultural.co.uk sell bulk buy plug plants, not bought from them as I sold my big garden.
    East Dorset, new (to me) rather neglected garden.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I’ve often bought the 66 plug packs from J. Parker,  they need potting on but plenty of time. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • earlydazeearlydaze Posts: 105
    this doesnt really deal with the bulk aspect but is interesting

  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    What are you looking for as I might be able to suggest something.


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