Retail Seeds are often labeled in different ways...
"U" - Untreated:
- These seeds have been produced without
the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. or
subject to genetic modification.
"O" - Organic:
- These seeds are taken from parent plants
which have been organically grown.
"OP" - Open-Pollinated:
- These seeds are capable of reproducing themselves.
Open-pollinated seeds can be dried and saved over winter, then used
for planting in the next season.
"H" - Heritage (or Heirloom):
- These seeds are saved and passed down
through generations by gardeners looking to preserve their genetic
diversity and the unique qualities of the plant they produce.
Heritage seeds may be carried by some of the smaller seed
companies, but are more commonly found through local seed
exchanges.
Hybrid Seeds:
- These seeds have been developed to enhance a plant's growth and
fruiting, as well as hardiness. Hybrids are produced by
cross-pollinating plants of different varieties in order to improve
the characteristics of the resulting offspring. However, hybrid
seeds do not always reproduce true to type. That is, second
generation plants may produce different results. If you are buying
hybrid seeds, look for seeds which are labelled as reproducing
"true to type".
Biodynamic Seeds:
- From farms or gardens which use Biodynamic practices of
managing land for ecological balance. The organic growing methods
and planting cycles are integrated with the local environment where
possible.
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