Flower and Vegetable Heirloom Garden Seeds
Heirloom seeds are a popular and sought after seeds by many avid and dedicated
gardeners. They are special seeds, producing uncommon flowers, vegetables
and herbs. They may have come from Grandpa or Grandma's garden. They may
be an "old fashioned" favorite.
Heirloom Seed Definition: In the literal translation, an heirloom
seed, is handed down from generation to generation of family gardeners. It
can be a flower, a vegetable or an herb seed. In reality, the seeds may not
be "handed down". Many of these handed down seeds are sold by seed companies.
The roots of the term Heirloom seed goes back to the 1930s and the arrival
of hybrid seeds.
What qualifies a seed as an heirloom seed? There is no common or universal
agreement on the definition. Here the are traits used to define a seed as
an heirloom:
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The age of the seed. It can be traced back many years. Many suggest the seed
must be over 50 years old. Our problem with this, is after 50 years, all
seed could qualify. We think this qualification is key and should point to
a date, perhaps 1930, when Hybrids arrived on the scene.
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Family or generational linkage. A seed that has been grown in a family for
generations is a family gem.
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Historical value. For example, a seed that was grown in George Washington's
garden, would certainly be considered an heirloom.
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The seed must not be a hybrid seed, or derive from a hybrid. Everyone agrees
on this.
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An heirloom seed must not be genetically altered.
Also.......
Does an Heirloom Seed need to be organic? While we encourage organic heirloom
seeds and organic gardening in general, there is no requirement that heirloom
seeds need to be organically grown.
Can a seed company grow and sell an heirloom seed? Sure! It needs to meet
the above qualifications.
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