How to Choose Heirloom Seeds

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Tip 1 - Organic seeds & heirloom seeds—what they are and how to choose them

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Elaine Kohr | permalink

For further reading: http://www.groworganic.com/organic-gardening/articles/organic-seeds-heirloom-seeds-what-they-are-and-how-to-choose-them ^[1]

Tip 2 - Heirloom Vegetables: 6 Advantages Compared to Hybrids

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lynette Helms | permalink

Try growing open-pollinated heirloom vegetables for great-tasting and nutritious produce that will leave you with free seeds for next year.
Tags: Heirloom vegetables, Heirloom seeds, Seed Savers Exchange, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Locally adapted seeds, Disease resistance, Pest resistance

For further reading: http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/heirloom-vegetable-advantages.aspx ^[2]

Tip 3 - 4 Reasons Why Heirloom Seeds Should Have a Superiority Complex - Organic Authority

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carsten Moustgaard | permalink

Heirloom seeds passed down through generations offer a legacy of scrumptious fruits and vegetables just waiting for you to enjoy. Discover why choosing heirloom seeds will make for one diverse, organic garden.

For further reading: http://www.organicauthority.com/organic-gardening/why-choose-heirloom-seeds.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Choose Heirloom Seeds for a Survival Garden Vault

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by sandra freitas | permalink

Survival Seeds and seed vaults are becoming more popular on EBay and elsewhere. Most of the survival seed collections offered contain a nice selection of great Heirloom and Non GMO seeds. HOWEVER...
Tags: heirloom seeds non GMO seed saving Open Pollinated non hybrid survival seed vault

For further reading: http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Choose-Heirloom-Seeds-for-a-Survival-Garden-Vault-/10000000178282268/g.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Organic, Heirloom or Conventional Seeds: Which Ones Should You Choose?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Shielda Wheaton | permalink

Our ancestors didn't have to decide beteween pesticide-free and regular foods or seeds. They weren't faced with potential ill effects of genetically modified crops.

For further reading: http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/02/05/organic-heirloom-or-conventional-seeds-which-ones-should-you-choose-153429 ^[5]