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National Vegetable Society – Survey Results
The National Vegetable Society undertook an online survey from November 11th to November 30th, 2022, seeking members views on the free seed provided with the Simply Vegetables publications in 2021/2022.
This was a chance for members to share with us their experience of growing the various seeds over the past year. The survey consisted of questions on the three different seeds supplied and each survey took approximately 1 minute to complete.
The questions were either Yes or No questions or rating 1 (low) to 5 (high).
The survey link was available on the NVS members only section of our website and a broadcast email was sent to all members who had given consent to be contacted via email.
The trustees would like to express their sincere appreciation to all those who
took the time to partake in the survey.
The survey results will be shared with our Sponsors who are very gracious to provide free seed to our members.
We are delighted to share the results as follows:
SURVEY ONE
Onion de Paris
We asked our members views on the free Onion de Paris” seeds provided with the Simply Vegetables (Spring 2022 edition). These seeds were provided by DT Brown
Question 1
Did you grow the “Onion de Paris” seeds provided by DT Brown ?
Yes 61% No 39%
Question 4
Would you choose to grow this onion variety again?
Yes 75% No 25%
Question 5
Any other feedback you wish to provide to the supplier?
Examples ...
• An excellent variety grew well in
the hot drier conditions this year.
Definitely grow again.
• Very easy to grow, and very sweet and
tasty, the seeds were sown outside on April 20 in two rows in a well prepared bed and were harvested on September 20th good germination easy to grow and taste fantastic
• Great in stir fry and pasta sauces.”
SURVEY TWO
Winter Density Lettuce
We asked our members views on the free lettuce seeds provided with the Simply Vegetables (Summer 2021 edition). These seeds were provided by DT Brown.
Question 1
Did you grow the Winter Density Seeds provide by DT Brown?
Yes 62% No 38%
Question 2
How was germination?
100% 50% Other
*Other ranged from 70% - 100% - Overall very good germination
Question 3
How do you rate this Lettuce for eating?
4.10 Average rating out of 5
Question 4.
Would you choose to grow this Lettuce variety again?
Yes 85% No 15%
Question 5
Any other feedback you wish to provide to the supplier?
Examples ...
• Excellent germination and growth.
Grew in both open ground and
containers. Good flavour, not too big.
• I put 100% germination I grew the
lettuce successionally and had very good results some we ate at an
early stage they grow really well in my polytunnel so much that I have purchased a packet to keep me going through this winter the lettuce leaves are a lovely shiny green and taste sweet not bitter like some lettuces do.
• Very good lettuce to grow over the winter and early spring.
Question 2
How was germination?
Overall, very good germination reported.
Question 3
How do you rate this onion for pickling/ eating?
4 Average rating out of 5
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RAYMOND HIGGINS FNVS, NATIONAL VICE CHAIR