seed swaps
Plant starter trades
Seed swaps are community events where gardeners exchange seeds, typically heirloom or open-pollinated varieties they've saved from their own plants.
The practice preserves genetic diversity and shares locally adapted plants: I got my best tomato variety at a seed swap.
Also called seed exchanges.
Some operate year-round through libraries or community centers.
- gardenCultivated plant area
- community gardenShared land for growing
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- heirloom tomatoTraditional open-pollinated variety
community · plant · sharing · pass it on · harvest · grow · growing season · trading · farmers · tomato · packet · organic · heritage · biodiversity · sprout · sow · variety · local
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