klmama Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'd like to buy some non-hybrid seeds. Where are the best places to find heirloom seeds? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I buy mine from Seed Savers. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I posted a few days ago of my lovely experience with Botanical Interests. http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/shop.php We're planting our cool crop seeds tomorrow! Yippee...a day off from school!! Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I posted a few days ago of my lovely experience with Botanical Interests. http://www.botanicalinterests.com/store/shop.phpWe're planting our cool crop seeds tomorrow! Yippee...a day off from school!! Ginger Ruh roh. Gardening is school here!:lol: Ag science, home ec, pe, ecology.... Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I saw this place in a news article. They offer both "storage" foods and seeds. Their non-hybrid seed box is a really good deal. http://www.internet-grocer.net/seeds.htm asta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 My sister buys here annually and highly recommends them (my ds picks our seeds at a store so far...): http://www.gardencityseeds.net/index.php I am interested in heirlooms from here: http://www.localharvest.org/store/seeds.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I buy mine from Seed Savers. Jennie We buy Seed Savers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I use www.rareseeds.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sunkirst Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Try Fedco. They aren't exclusively heirloom, but the majority of their seeds are open-pollinated. They are a co-op, their seeds are the cheapest you'll find, and I've always been totally satisfied with their quality. The only downsides: They are out of Maine, and specialize in varieties that perform well in cooler climates. The catalog is B&W with no pictures of the vegies (although you can look at these online). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) I agree with Sunkirst - Fedco is a good company. Some of their seeds have not grown out as well as those from other places because we've had occasional off-types (plants that do not turn out as expected, such as large white sugar beets growing in the middle of my red beet patch). Not all of their seeds are hybrid. Most seed companies sell at least some non-hybrid seeds. Favorites of mine that sell both hybrids and non-hybrids are: Pinetree Johnny's Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (I think SESE sells only non-hybrids) Le Jardin du Gourmet Park Seed Notice that these are all East Coast companies. I live in the mid-Atlantic. If you live in a different region I strongly encourage you to seek out companies in your area. For instance, I used to order from Territorial Seed, a great company, but their seeds did not grow out as well for me as I thought they should because they are from the West Coast. HTH. Happy seed shopping! GardenMom Edited November 17, 2010 by MomsintheGarden typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 heavenlyseed.net, groworganic.com, johnny's selected seeds, pinetree garden seeds, and rareseeds.com and seedsavers too. Heavenly seed used to be the SC Foundation seed assn and they ship big packages for little $ All these places don't have exclusively heirloom seed, but there is some in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Oh and Kitchen Garden Seeds--google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I've had amazing luck with this company: http://www.reneesgarden.com/about/index.htm She offers some interesting seeds. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Baker Creek Farm http://rareseeds.com/ all heirloom, all organic and the corn is tested for GMOs. I planted my garden with them this year (hundred's worth) and had the best garden yet. Make sure you get Paul Robeson tomatoes-best tomatoes we've ever-ever eaten. My brother was asked to grow them for a deli, they were so well loved. http://rareseeds.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=paul+robeson+tomato&searchbox=products&Submit= And Jere, the owner, is a former homeschooler. He has an amazing story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 www.seedsofchange.com out of New Mexico www.gurneys.com out of Indiana, I think. www.johnnysseeds.com out of Maine, they don't sell ALL organic or heirloom, but do have some. www.mountainroseherbs.com I believe they sell mostly herb plant seeds. I have used botanical interests seeds successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele B Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Baker's Seeds!!! I have ordered from them many times. Their full-color catalogue makes great reading! http://rareseeds.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Seeds Trust. They also have high altitude seeds. http://www.seedstrust.com/joomla/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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