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Author: Lee Buttala Publisher: Seed Savers Exchange ISBN: 0988474913 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 401
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Winner of the American Horticultural Society Award for Excellence In Garden Book Publishing Winner of the Silver Medal for Best Reference from the Garden Writer’s Association Filled with advice for the home gardener and the more seasoned horticulturist alike, The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving provides straightforward instruction on collecting seed that is true-to-type and ready for sowing in next year’s garden. In this comprehensive book, Seed Savers Exchange, one of the foremost American authorities on the subject, and the Organic Seed Alliance bring together decades of knowledge to demystify the time-honored tradition of saving the seed of more than seventy-five coveted vegetable and herb crops—from heirloom tomatoes and long-favored varieties of beans, lettuces, and cabbages to centuries-old varieties of peppers and grains. With clear instructions, lush photographs, and easy-to-comprehend profiles on individual vegetable crops, this book not only teaches us how to go about conserving these important varieties for future generations and for planting out in next year’s garden, it also provides a deeper understanding of the importance of saving these genetically valuable varieties of vegetables that have evolved over the centuries through careful selection by farmers and home gardeners. Through simple lessons and master classes on crop selection, pollination, roguing, and the processes of harvesting and storing seeds, this book ensures that these time-honored traditions can continue. Many of these vegetable varieties are treasured for traits that are singular to their strain, whether that is a resistance to disease, an ability to grow well in a region for which that crop is not typically well suited, resistance to early bolting, or simply because it is a great-tasting variety. In an age of genetically modified crops and hybrid seed, a growing appreciation for saving seeds of these time-tested, open-pollinated cultivars has found a new audience from home vegetable gardeners and cooks to restaurant chefs and local farmers. Whether interested in simply saving seeds for home use or working to conserve rare varieties of beloved squashes and tomatoes, this book provides a deeper understanding of the art, the science, and the joy of saving seeds.
Author: Lee Buttala Publisher: Seed Savers Exchange ISBN: 0988474913 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 401
Book Description
Winner of the American Horticultural Society Award for Excellence In Garden Book Publishing Winner of the Silver Medal for Best Reference from the Garden Writer’s Association Filled with advice for the home gardener and the more seasoned horticulturist alike, The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving provides straightforward instruction on collecting seed that is true-to-type and ready for sowing in next year’s garden. In this comprehensive book, Seed Savers Exchange, one of the foremost American authorities on the subject, and the Organic Seed Alliance bring together decades of knowledge to demystify the time-honored tradition of saving the seed of more than seventy-five coveted vegetable and herb crops—from heirloom tomatoes and long-favored varieties of beans, lettuces, and cabbages to centuries-old varieties of peppers and grains. With clear instructions, lush photographs, and easy-to-comprehend profiles on individual vegetable crops, this book not only teaches us how to go about conserving these important varieties for future generations and for planting out in next year’s garden, it also provides a deeper understanding of the importance of saving these genetically valuable varieties of vegetables that have evolved over the centuries through careful selection by farmers and home gardeners. Through simple lessons and master classes on crop selection, pollination, roguing, and the processes of harvesting and storing seeds, this book ensures that these time-honored traditions can continue. Many of these vegetable varieties are treasured for traits that are singular to their strain, whether that is a resistance to disease, an ability to grow well in a region for which that crop is not typically well suited, resistance to early bolting, or simply because it is a great-tasting variety. In an age of genetically modified crops and hybrid seed, a growing appreciation for saving seeds of these time-tested, open-pollinated cultivars has found a new audience from home vegetable gardeners and cooks to restaurant chefs and local farmers. Whether interested in simply saving seeds for home use or working to conserve rare varieties of beloved squashes and tomatoes, this book provides a deeper understanding of the art, the science, and the joy of saving seeds.
Author: Robert E. Gough Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1603427082 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 321
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Enjoy your favorite varieties of garden plants year after year with this comprehensive guide to gathering, preparing, and planting seeds. Authors Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough provide simple instructions that clearly explain the whole process, from basic plant biology to proper seed storage and successful propagation. Gardeners of any experience level will find all the information they need to preserve genetic diversity, cut costs, and extend the life of their favorite plants to the next generation and beyond.
Author: Bevin Cohen Publisher: ISBN: 9780578555898 Category : Languages : en Pages : 190
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Seed activist Bevin Cohen takes a deep dive into the hows and whys of the modern seed saving movement. A great how-to guide, leading the reader step by step through the process of saving their seeds from 43 different crops. Seed savers of all levels will benefit from Bevin's easy to follow instructions.
Author: Zera Brooks Publisher: Zera Brooks ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 130
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A Go-to Gardener's Guide To Saving Seeds Successfully In recent times, several gardeners have taken an interest in saving seeds from their plants; however, the process of saving seeds can be scary, but yet simple. Seed saving takes some time and effort, but it is well worth it for gardeners, irrespective of the level of experience. Once you've found a variety that suits you, saving seeds from it will enable you to repeat your success time after time. Why? Because plants are much more sensitive than you might think to the growing conditions distinct to each garden. What works well in your garden may not work in your neighbor's. There are other factors at play, including your specific microclimate, the microbiological health of your garden soil, and chemical or other harmful exposure. Other factors are the minimum distance between plants of similar species, which is important so that cross-pollination does not take place with another variety, as well as the minimum number of plants that need to be grown to conserve the innate genetic diversity. It's also important to identify the characteristics of the variety so that when grown, plants not breeding "true" are not picked. It is also important to adhere to effective seed storage procedures to keep the seed viable. We can go on and on about how well informed you need to be before you start saving seeds, but we can't; hence the reason why this book, Saving Seeds Handbook, was written, to provide you with virtually all you need to save seeds successfully. Here are a couple of what you will learn in this book; 1. In-depth details about seeds; definition, types, anatomy, seed formation, seed terminologies, etc. 2. Planning for Seed production; choosing seeds to save, seed lifecycle, planning the population size, isolation of varieties, hand pollination, etc. 3. Harvesting mature seeds; timing the harvest, processing seeds, drying seeds, storing seeds, testing seed quality, etc. 4. Common vegetable seeds you can save and a rundown of what you need to know and do 5. Common flower seeds you can save and a rundown of what you need to know and do 6. Seed saving mistakes to avoid And a whole lot more! So, what are you waiting for? Get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW to get started
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Save Your Own Seed Today Most Green-thumbed people at one point decide it's time to start saving their own seeds. Raising your own seed is extremely gratifying. Even after 20 years, I find it exciting and rewarding. The best part of all is sharing the harvest with friends and family. Healthy plants come from healthy seed. Seeds you collect yourself, you can watch germinate, turn into a seed-ling then maturing into inredible tasting food. It's truely the miracle of life. Seeds Are Living Antiques Handed Down From One Generation To The Next I'd like to share with you my proven strategy of seed saving. This compact guide will give you wonderful results. Save and grow food better adapted to local insects, parasites and diseases than "modern" varieties. Looks, smells, and tastes much better! Practical advice from an experienced Urban Hillbilly. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Why Saving Seed is Better Than Buying Seeds Growing Stages of Seeds Difference Between Angiosperms and Gymnosperms How to Control Cross-Pollination Internal and External Factors for Seed Germination How to Transplant Seedlings What are Heirloom Seeds and Why They're so Important Simple Vegetables You Can Grow at Home Much, much more! Download your copy today! Take action today and download this book Tags: seed starter, seed starting, starting seed kit, starting seeds indoors, organic seeds non gmo, organic seeds for planting, heirloom seed kit, saving seeds book
Author: Bill Best Publisher: Ohio University Press ISBN: 082144462X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 222
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The Brown Goose, the White Case Knife, Ora’s Speckled Bean, Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter—these are just a few of the heirloom fruits and vegetables you’ll encounter in Bill Best’s remarkable history of seed saving and the people who preserve both unique flavors and the Appalachian culture associated with them. As one of the people at the forefront of seed saving and trading for over fifty years, Best has helped preserve numerous varieties of beans, tomatoes, corn, squashes, and other fruits and vegetables, along with the family stories and experiences that are a fundamental part of this world. While corporate agriculture privileges a few flavorless but hardy varieties of daily vegetables, seed savers have worked tirelessly to preserve genetic diversity and the flavors rooted in the Southern Appalachian Mountains—referred to by plant scientists as one of the vegetative wonders of the world. Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste will introduce readers to the cultural traditions associated with seed saving, as well as the remarkable people who have used grafting practices and hand-by-hand trading to keep alive varieties that would otherwise have been lost. As local efforts to preserve heirloom seeds have become part of a growing national food movement, Appalachian seed savers play a crucial role in providing alternatives to large-scale agriculture and corporate food culture. Part flavor guide, part people’s history, Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste will introduce you to a world you’ve never known—or perhaps remind you of one you remember well from your childhood.
Author: Albert M. Sandler Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 124
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Do you know saving seeds from your garden is a perfect way of saving money and preserving heirloom varieties? Saving seed is the backbone of gardening! Saving seeds is a way to generate free food. You could grow a free lunch by keeping and growing your seeds.I remember reading a book as a child that told a story of a seed that wanted to live forever; that wanted to be perpetual! After restless search and failed attempts, it finally realized that to live on, it had to die as a seed and be buried on the ground for a new plant and seed to grow. It will help if you keep planting to save seeds.Seeds aren't the most expensive purchase in the world, but they can add up fast if you've got a large garden. Saving at least a few of your favorite varieties can save you some cash each year. Plus, you might find a seed swap where you can trade for a few other varieties as well. When you save your own seed, you know you will have it when you want it. I always encourage people to plan their gardens carefully in the winter and order all the seeds they need then, so there are no delays when it is time to plant. We are pacified into a false sense of confidence when we can pick up the phone and place an order, or order online, and within a week, the seeds show up in our mailbox. Nevertheless, things can happen. As a business grower, I was looking to increase my fall offerings to the eateries I sold to and decided purchasing seeds would be good, although I had never grown them before. I checked the calendar, and I had just enough time to get a crop for fall sales if I planted it in the next week. For some reason, the seed companies I dealt with on the East coast were out of seeds, which was surprising. So, I ordered the seeds from another region. Remember, I live in an area where territorial seeds had always been prompt, so things would work out, or so I thought. That was the year that the UPS workers went on strike. My seeds were sent out and then sat in a UPS warehouse between here and there. They arrived three weeks later, too late for my plans; that's when I decided I must start saving my seeds!In the book, "The Ultimate Seed Saving Handbook for Beginners," I have explained the step by step method of:*10 powerful Reason why you should save Seeds*3 Steps to Store and Keep Seeds Fresh for Up to 5 Years*How to save tomato Seeds*How to Save Cucumber Seeds*How to Save Lettuce Seeds*How to Save Bean Seeds (Bush beans, green beans, and bean seeds). *How to Save Corn Seeds*How to Save Onion SeedsClick the link below to Order your COPY!
Author: Fadi Ayat Publisher: Booktango ISBN: 1468957759 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 75
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Raising your own seed for food may some day be something you are forced to do. So why not learn this important skills before you are forced into a corner in the even of an emergency? Being able to be self-sufficient is an important part of ensuring your families overall health and survival in good times and bad. Growing your own natural and organic heirloom seeds is without a doubt one of the most important things you can do to not only save money, but ensure a healthier you!. Most Green-thumbed people at one point decide it's time to start saving their own seeds. Raising your own seed is extremely gratifying. Even after 20 years, I find it exciting and rewarding. The best part of all is sharing the harvest with friends and family. Healthy plants come from healthy seed. Seeds you collect yourself, you can watch germinate, turn into a seed-ling then maturing into incredible tasting food. It's the miracle of life. I'd like to share with you my strategy of seed saving. This compact guide will give you wonderful results. What are Heirloom Seeds and Why They're so Important Difference Between Hybrid and Open-Pollinated Seeds Difference Between Angiosperms and Gymnosperms Internal and External Factors for Seed Germination Best ways to Store Your Seeds Growing Stages of Seeds How to Control Cross-Pollination Simple Vegetables You Can Grow at Home Instructions on Saving Seeds of Most Common Vegetables.
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