Thanks for the reply, zurcian. That would be disappointing if the slugs get it before the plants get to maturity.
Ken Fern suggests growing the seed in a cold frame if they are in short supply. It might be if they have some protection as seedlings they would have a better chance. I gather Mandy Barber of
Incredible vegetables is trying to grow it in the UK, but is having difficulties finding the conditions they like. They are having a bit of a heat wave down South in the UK this year though and I'm much cooler (and wetter!) being further North on Skye so I
think I've got a good chance....I have seen a couple of US nurseries offering plants and seeds but none available just now, but whether they ship to the UK is doubtful.I don't think clover comes under restricted seeds, so there should be no problem importing them here for garden use.
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I found a recipe for Kimchi using the
roots from
Native Foods Nursery. They show the plant growing roots round and round in pots, so it should be reasonably happy at least for a time in a pot if you can get the moisture levels and
compost blend right.