Barefoot Herbs Seed Swap
Welcome to the Seed swap by mail.
In-person seed swaps are amazing, but it isn’t always possible to get to them, either because of travelling distance or because of other commitments. Everyone can take part in a mail swap – all you need is a few seeds. Whether you are an experienced gardener, a novice or haven’t ever grown a bean, you can take part.
How it works
• Each person supplies at least 20 small packets of seeds. (or more)
• You send them to me either by Pudo, courier or drop them off at my house.
• I’ll sort and share them between other swap members
• I’ll send you your new selection of seeds
The Seeds
• It can be 20 different plant types, or 20 of the same – any combination works.
• Small packets. Eg. 5 beans, ½ tsp small seeds (I took part in one a few years ago and received just 2 Black Beauty sweet pepper seeds. I’m still growing them today)
• Vegetables, herbs, flowers, weeds – just no invaders please.
• Seeds, tubers, bulbs. Cuttings only if they can spend at least 3 weeks in a packet.
• You are not limited to 20 packets. The more packets you send, the more you get back.
• Unusual seeds would be awesome
On the Packet
• Name of plant
• Any planting instructions – even if it is only the season
• Your name (so you don’t get your own back)
• Any other info (not necessary)
Plan of Action
• Pudo, courier or drop off seeds by 30 June
• If you want them Pudo/couriered back to you, pay the fee into my account, or include it with the seeds.
• I will send your parcel by 14 July (or you can collect after 14 July)
My address: Rupee Road, Struben’s Valley, Roodepoort (Close to Clearwater Mall)
Closest Pudo depo – Retail Crossing, Nic Diedriks Drive
Email or whatsapp me for bank details if required. Pudo is R60, Courier Guy is R110.
sharon@barefootlife.co.za. WhatsApp 072 322 3217