While it does occasionally happen in nature, normally when we acquire a hybrid range of seeds, the variety was intentionally created by humans. Hybridization is not genetic engineering and there are certified natural hybrid ranges readily available for purchase. While there is absolutely nothing inherently incorrect with hybridized ranges, we tend to stay away from them.
This purchase comes complete with signatures at the check lane and often times contract with the particular seed business they're buying from. Open pollinated seeds are simply that they're allowed to pollinate naturally. This might be exposed air by wind, bees, butterflies or other pollinators, or perhaps birds and human beings.
However, when conserving for future gardens, make sure that the plant was not enabled to cross pollinate with other ranges as the seed produced may well be a hybrid range, even though it was developed with natural means. Treasure ranges are a few of our favorites. To be identified treasure a variety should be at least 50 years old and either open pollinated or self pollinated.
Kitchen Botanicals is really ran by a buddy of mine, Bonnie. Their motto is that everyone should be able to grow their own, healthy, natural food. Kitchen area botanicals has lots of treasure, open-pollinated seed ranges. Some are under their own label, cooking area botanicals, and some are under Botanical Interests which offer licensed organic seeds.
They are all heirloom and grown using techniques that the business says are "beyond organic". Mary and her group are constantly delighted to help and address questions that you have, they have amazing client service and a myriad of understanding. High mowing seeds began in 1996 and has actually progressed into one of the most popular seed companies in the states.
They have a large selection of treasure and open pollinated seeds, hybrid varieties, organic seed, garlic and seed potatoes, and even fruit trees and vines. This company has an incredible story and an awesome objective along with cool brochures one of my favorites. Seeds for generations is a small, household owned and operated business that believes that gardening is a legacy we should give for generations.