While it does periodically happen in nature, normally when we acquire a hybrid variety of seeds, the variety was intentionally produced by humans. Hybridization is not hereditary adjustment and there are licensed natural hybrid varieties offered for purchase. While there is absolutely nothing inherently incorrect with hybridized varieties, we tend to stay away from them.
This purchase comes total with signatures at the check lane and sometimes contract with the particular seed company they're buying from. Open pollinated seeds are simply that they're permitted to pollinate naturally. This might be out in the open air by wind, bees, butterflies or other pollinators, and even birds and people.
When saving for future gardens, be sure that the plant was not permitted to cross pollinate with other varieties as the seed produced may well be a hybrid variety, even though it was developed with natural ways. Treasure ranges are some of our favorites. To be labeled treasure a range should be at least 50 years old and either open pollinated or self pollinated.
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They are all heirloom and grown using approaches that the business states are "beyond natural". Mary and her team are always pleased to help and address questions that you have, they have amazing customer support and a myriad of knowledge. High mowing seeds began in 1996 and has progressed into one of the most popular seed business in the states.
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