Good morning! yesterday I spoke of planting organic and unmodified seeds and plants.I don't criticize any ones choices, but as I follow and believe that the old traditional ways are the best and healthier, I will post and support those methods. For those gardeners who join me in organic methods, I will try to post places where Organic seeds and plants can be obtained, if you are not raising your own. "Heritage Seeds and Heirloom Seed Catalog For Organic Gardens" at wwwsaltspringseeds.com/ is a very good choice for us in BC. Many more can be found by Google for Heritage seeds.
I find great success in raising all the garden seed I can for myself. I plant a few plants I want to save for seed in my flower beds away from where accidental cross pollinating can happen in the vegetable patch. Important for those "friendly cross pollinators" such as Peppers, tomatoes, and the squash family. Root crops which are Bi-annual seeders, I store in a cool, dry spot packed in straw until spring. Plant soon as soil can be turned after last hard frosts with light mulch on top. Except Parsnips, which can be left mulched down over winter in the garden, don't forget to put a stake in so you don't run over them with the tiller come spring!
I find 2 or3 annual plants (Broccoli, Swiss Chard and sometimes beets) left to go to seed, supply enough seeds for 2 or 3 years so I don't have to do this every year.( do not plant beets and chard close if you want seed, they will cross too) I find grown in my own garden, acclimatized to my own area seeds, have a high germination rate, and keep viable for a long time. Ive had carrot seeds sprout almost 100% after 5yrs.
If you have questions on any of this, feel free to comment or Email I will get back to you! *_*
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