What does F stand for

[Hans Mum]

as in F1 seeds?

we were discussing this at the weekend on the lottie whilst pouring over some seed catalogues and no-one there knew the answer.......

[Capsid]

Filial. It means son or daughter.

[Stacey Steve]

Well you learn something new each day, often wondered myself.

[Hans Mum]

thanks Mark, i can show of my new found knowledge now

[Flummery]

F1 is the first filial generation. F2 is - the second! Etc.

[bobleponge]

I shall use this knowledge knowledgably when talking to gardeners who arent on the Vine, and clearly pretend I knew all along!!

[HeyWayne]

Just don't ask Gordon.

I thought the F question had been raised on here before...?