If you enjoyed my earlier post, Seed Season–Part 1, and the link to Look Carefully at Those Seeds, you’ll go for a more in depth look by the same author.

In Sourcing Open Pollinated vs. Heirloom Seeds, seed experts and plant breeders help explain seed genetics, a complicated seed industry, and how to find high-quality seeds. Read more at Mother Earth News.

If you only have time for a 3 minute read, scroll down to read the details about
Picking Your Packets: 6 Seed-Shopping Rules:
1. Take your time.
2. Know your breeder.
3. Focus on your region.
4. Consider speciality sources.
5. Eschew harmful chemicals.
6. Be forgiving.

Photo credit: Margaret Roach, AWayToGarden.com