Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
First Things First
When purchasing seeds you will want to buy from a reputable seed
company or exchange with friends. Look for local companies that
grow trials of the vegetable seeds they sell. Your vegetables will be
grown in a similar climate, which means you can be sure the seeds
will do well in your garden.
Deciding on a Variety
Different vegetable varieties are created when plants naturally
cross within a species or when researchers intentionally crossbreed.
Some have shorter or longer maturity dates, some grow larger than
others, and some do better in different temperatures. Seed catalogs
will indicate some of the benefits of each variety. Take the time to
read and choose the variety that will work best for your situation.
A hybrid variety is made when seeds from two parent plants are
crossed for the purpose of improving the plant's productivity. Veget-
able plants are often hybridized in order to create disease-resistant
varieties and to increase vegetable size, color, and shape. Unfortu-
nately, the seeds cannot be saved for future use. The seeds of a
hybrid plant will not grow or will produce an inferior plant. If you are
planning to save your own seeds, do not plant any hybrid varieties.
Smoothie Garden Solution
Genetically modified seeds (GMO) are produced by manipulating
genetic components from unrelated organisms with the idea of
producing a better product. There are many concerns and very
little testing for the health ramifications of GMO seeds. Organic
gardeners recommend against purchasing or planting these seeds.
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