Apparently all I had to do was mention these guys in a comment to get my catalog in the mail that same day
Posted Dec 31, 2016, 3:34 PM UTC
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Seed Savers is THE place to buy from.
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That's great. I want one. Where should I mention them?
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You can request them free on their website! http://www.seedsavers.org/catalog
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Thanks for the link.
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Thank you!
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They also have a digital version at the link above to save a little paper, shipping, and the costs to a good company.
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Thanks
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Woot! Just sent my info to them.
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is there a list of seed catalogs to get this year?
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The one OP mentioned.
John Sheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Tomato Growers Supply Company
That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
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southern exposure seed exchange
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Seeds of Change
They were, I think the first organic seed company. Not exactly sure about that, but I do remember when they came out that people were like Organic seeds? Who needs organic seeds? Lol
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I'm still wondering why? They're like twice the money and I've always thought tending to the plant organically was the "important" part. I mean, so I guess the lil baby leaves that are meant for the seed to feed off of could be holding some salts but they're seemingly glycerin used up pretty quickly. I mean, we're talking about sources of nutrition here, not genetics. I can take two heirloom tomatoes plants; feed one synthetic nutes and the other tend to organically. The seeds produced from both will still be the same genetics year after year. Is there something I'm missing?
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Well, I'm no expert, but I think it's about the bigger picture, meaning the soil and the good pests that help manage our plants.
As a home gardener, it may take a while to see a difference in your produce, as the soil and pest environment adjust. Also, in terms of the bigger picture, organic growers think in terms of if everybody did it, then things would be better, because we will not be having runoff problems from chemicals needed to help plants from seeds that have been treated with pesticides, since those plants will also kill off beneficiary pests. The soil will become healthier with time, similar to how introducing good bacteria into the human gut helps the overall health of the person. If you are not introducing pesticide-treated seeds into the soil, the soil will eventually respond differently, because it is full of micro-organisms.
I don't think it is about DNA, because the home grower cannot buy GMO/GE seeds.
The big growers that provide organic seeds will have more of an impact than the home gardener, though, and honestly if you were to grow your vegetables in pots and not use pesticides on them, perhaps it would make very little difference. Like I said, I'm no expert.
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Thank you for you time and respone. I garden organicly. Not just organicly, but by dry amendments and turning them into act. I live in Detroit, without a working vehicle or bank account yet I buy some of the best micro bacteria products, do believe me; I understand and promote the benifits of organic gardening and it's a top priority for me. What I don't get is how or why organic seeds cost so much or how they're better.
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Johnnys selected seeds' catalog is good, tons of supplemental info and organic options most of the time.
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I also like that Johnny's tests the germination of the seed and put the percentage and date they tested right on the package. I haven't seen any other seed company that does that.
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Territorial
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southern exposure seed exchange
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They've never let me down.
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Did you grow your camera out of that catalogue?
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Sorry for the potato shot
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:D
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Grew my whole garden from their seeds last season. Green thumbs up!
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Who are these guys? I've had a quick look but seems like a seed bank. Is there more to it?
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Seeds Savers Exchange is a nonprofit co-operative out of Iowa that is dedicated to the preservation of heirloom seeds.
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Forgive my ignorance, but do you mind explaining what an heirloom seed is?
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A variety that is bred only with the same variety year after year giving a true seed with little to no variation.
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Thank you :)
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Does this lead to inbreeding issues like we see with purebred animals?
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Most heirlooms come from seed that has been handed down for generations in a particular region or area, hand-selected by gardeners for a special trait. Others may have been developed by a university a long time ago (again, at least 50 years), in the early days of commercial breeding. All heirloom vegetables are open-pollinated, which means they’re pollinated by insects or wind without human intervention. In addition, they tend to remain stable in their characteristics from one year to the next.
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Thank you
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The Image is the cover of their 2007 catalog.
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It's 2017 just a bad pic
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Received 26 varieties from them 2 weeks ago. I am very excited!
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Seed saver exchange is awesome. I got mine this. Grew some garlic from them last year. Really just a great organization
If you ever get a chance to visit their farm and visitor's center, do it. It's a great experience!
Agreed. Sweet spot. Then head over to Toppling Goliath or pulpit rock for a good beer
Where is it?
Decorah, IA
Their garlic selection is great. Waiting patiently for our German red to winter. Hell, everyone I've gotten there blows me away.