Morning all,
I am thinking about purchasing some heirloom seeds purely for the fact (well one of the main reasons) that I can save some of the seed to use for the next growing seasons - thus hopefully, never needing to purchase any more seeds so saving money hopefully in the long term (and becoming more 'independent).
I have a few questions that I would love some advice on:
1. Anyone recommend any good places (in terms of value for money & reputation) where I can buy these seeds? I know/think(?) they cost more than hybrids because you can save their seeds?
2. I most likely won't be buying all these seeds at one time as I have some F1 types already so I will be growing both on my plot. Any tips on how to stop any potential negatives from growing both types on my plot? As to say does crossing over an F1 with a heirloom variety mean can no longer save their seeds?
3. For their seed saving potential I gather these seeds would be more 'precious' and I was wondering if anyone takes extra steps to minimise any potential problems from wasting these precious seeds?
Thank you for your time,
Samuel
I am thinking about purchasing some heirloom seeds purely for the fact (well one of the main reasons) that I can save some of the seed to use for the next growing seasons - thus hopefully, never needing to purchase any more seeds so saving money hopefully in the long term (and becoming more 'independent).
I have a few questions that I would love some advice on:
1. Anyone recommend any good places (in terms of value for money & reputation) where I can buy these seeds? I know/think(?) they cost more than hybrids because you can save their seeds?
2. I most likely won't be buying all these seeds at one time as I have some F1 types already so I will be growing both on my plot. Any tips on how to stop any potential negatives from growing both types on my plot? As to say does crossing over an F1 with a heirloom variety mean can no longer save their seeds?
3. For their seed saving potential I gather these seeds would be more 'precious' and I was wondering if anyone takes extra steps to minimise any potential problems from wasting these precious seeds?
Thank you for your time,
Samuel
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