OUR SEED PACKETS

Our actual seed packets are quite plain. We prefer the more natural, enviro-friendly approach over costly inks & fancy packaging. These savings are passed on to you, enabling us to offer increased quality & quantity of seed.

All of our seed is:

• Non-Hybrid
  Hybrid seed is the result of cross-pollinating two or more different types of a variety to produce another. If seed is saved & planted from this hybrid plant, either (1) the seed will not germinate or (2) the germinated seed will not grow true-to-type. We choose to AVOID hybrid varieties.
  
  Open-Pollinated All of our seed comes from open-pollinated varieties. This means that they will remain true-to-type, producing the same type of plant year after year, provided cross pollination does not occur. If you wish to save your own seed, be sure to follow seed saving guidelines, ensuring correct distancing requirements etc.
  
  
• Non-GMO
  We do not buy, sell, grow or support the growth of GMO seed.
  
  
• Chemical Free
  We choose NOT to coat our seed with artificial chemicals, choosing rather to present it to you in its most natural form possible. Also, where possible, we choose seed which is organic or organically grown.
  
  
• Germination Tested
  Whether our seed is grown by ourselves, or it is produced by one of our carefully selected experienced seed growers, all of our seed is germination tested prior to release. While the majority of our seed shows 90-100% germination, all will have at least 80%. In order to allow you the best possible advantage when planting, should any of our seed fall below 80% this is clearly marked on the packet with the amount of seed enclosed doubled and the recommendation that the seed be sown thickly. This allows us to continue to keep this variety alive, rather than deleting it from our offering. It is important to keep in mind that regardless of our test results, it is your climate, soil & planting practice that will have the final say for actual in-ground germination.
  
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• Includes Rare & Heritage Varieties
  With commercialisation & mass production of vegetables, we have seen a great reduction in the variety of vegetables available. In addition, major seed companies are gradually phasing out non-hybrid seed in preference for hybrid varieties.