heirloom seeds
Old variety seeds
Heirloom seeds come from plant varieties that have been passed down through generations, typically for at least fifty years, and reproduce true to type.
Unlike hybrid or genetically modified seeds, heirloom varieties can be saved and replanted year after year: She grows heirloom tomatoes from seeds her grandmother brought from Italy.
The term emphasizes both genetic stability and cultural heritage.
- seed savingPreserving plant material for replanting
- heritage cropsTraditional cultivars preserved across generations
- organic farmingCultivation without synthetic chemicals
- seed catalogsPublications listing seeds available
- seed packetEnvelope containing plant starters
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