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Old 12/01/09, 05:46 PM
 
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Best open pollinating seeds?

Where can I get good non GMO open pollinating seeds?
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Old 12/01/09, 06:22 PM
 
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Check first with your local feed & seed store. Many of the seeds they have will be non-hybrid. Just ask about a variety if you're not sure, and they can tell you.

A good online source is:

www.rhshumway.com.

Most of Shumway's seeds are open pollinated, but they do have some hybrid, so just pay close attention if you order to be sure you're getting what you want.

There are others. Just do a google search, and you'll get a bunch of hits.
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Old 12/01/09, 06:25 PM
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You can't buy GMO seeds without a license.
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Old 12/01/09, 06:29 PM
 
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Try Johnny's Seeds on Google for a catalog, or hierloomseeds.org
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Old 12/01/09, 06:48 PM
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I like
www.fedcoseeds.com
www.rareseeds.com
www.superseeds.com
http://www.seedsavers.org/Items.aspx?hierId=8
www.johnnyseeds.com
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Old 12/02/09, 07:11 AM
 
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Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, IA. They are online.
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Old 12/02/09, 08:03 AM
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http://www.heirloomseeds.com/
http://www.victoryseeds.com/
http://www.fedcoseeds.com/ - (not all heirlooms)
http://www.rareseeds.com/
http://www.gourmetseed.com/Asian_Vegetables.0.html (not all heirlooms, but a great source)
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Old 12/02/09, 08:23 AM
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We've always been happy with heirloomseeds.com
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Old 12/02/09, 09:36 AM
 
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I have done all Seed Savers previously. This year, I've done a lot of swaps, and what I don't have from the swaps, I'm going to be getting from http://www.heirloomseeds.com. Their prices are better, and some selection is different/better.
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Old 12/02/09, 04:27 PM
 
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We buy from Seed Savers Exchange and have been pleased with all the seeds and we tried potatoes from them too.
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Old 12/02/09, 07:07 PM
 
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I love RH Shumways seed catalog. Looks like it was made in 1909
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