Just spotted this on a 'businesses that are booming due to coronaviraus' article:

3. Home and garden items

Phil Jones of JustSeed in Wrexham, which sells a wide range of plant seeds, says he had to stop taking orders after a rush for staples including carrots, lettuce, beans and tomatoes.

"It's just the sheer volume," he says, "We're catching up with a massive surge."

Two of the biggest seed companies, Marshalls and Suttons, have stopped answering the phone.

For some buyers, there is a worry about fresh vegetables running short, but Phil says many are just looking for an activity.

"They've been meaning to do the veg patch for years and it's something educational to do with the kids," he adds.

Another specialist retailer, Franchi Seeds, has taken down its website temporarily, saying "people are panic buying".


We are just approaching the growing season and most supermarkets sell seeds, so don't be left out!