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Post by Wheelgarden on Dec 17, 2022 18:54:02 GMT -5
Fedco's catalog arrived today. I've never ordered from them, but it looks like they have a good selection and I'm a curious sort.
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Post by martywny on Jan 2, 2023 8:56:09 GMT -5
Burpee, Johnny's, Baker Creek, Jung, and Seeds 'n Such have all arrived!
Now, let me throw something out there. Do you think it makes much difference if seeds are organic or not? My thought is that if I grow using organic methods, it makes little difference whether or not I start with organic seed. I would like to know your thoughts on that.
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Post by binnylou on Jan 2, 2023 9:54:31 GMT -5
martywny, you could have created a poll with your question. Everybody loves a poll😁. It’s not too late.
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Post by desertwoman on Jan 2, 2023 10:08:57 GMT -5
martywny , It is a must to use organic seeds if one is 'certified organic' and selling as such. In home gardens I think it depends on where ones ideology settles. It probably makes little to no difference in the quality of the home organic crop if commercial seed is used and grown with organic methods. In todays world there can be no such thing as 100% organic. Contamination happens to the best intentions. However, personally, I strive for that 100% and I use organic seeds, organic seed starting mix, etc The reason I do this , besides the health benefits to me, is to support organics in every way that I can for the health benefits to the soil, the air, the planet.
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Post by heirloomfan on Jan 2, 2023 10:34:21 GMT -5
I agree with Desertwoman. I have tried both the conventional and organic and as far as performance, both were about the same. There are also some companies now that will offer both but some are narrowing their selection to one or the other. The organic seeds and products tend to be more expensive but I agree that when I have the choice, I go for organic products just because they probably have less contamination and synthetic additives and are better overall for the soil and air.
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Post by breezygardener on Jan 2, 2023 15:21:39 GMT -5
Do you think it makes much difference if seeds are organic or not? My thought is that if I grow using organic methods, it makes little difference whether or not I start with organic seed. I would like to know your thoughts on that. Honestly? I buy regular seed & grow them organically. I just can't justify the extra expense for organic seed.
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Post by emmsmommy on Jan 2, 2023 18:45:47 GMT -5
I probably plant around 50% organic seed but honestly it depends on what I can find. My gardening practices are organic and that's enough for me. However I won't buy treated seed unless there's proof that the seed treatment is organic and safe.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Jan 2, 2023 18:53:30 GMT -5
I don't plant many organic seeds, if only because most of the varieties are not available organic. I don't really worry about it, but occasionally I see "treated seeds", and those I won't buy.
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Post by heirloomfan on Jan 2, 2023 19:16:16 GMT -5
Yes I avoid treated seeds too. I look more for open pollinated than if a seed is organic. I meant that I’m careful about choices for products like soil and fertilizers. We have to read labels a lot more to be sure about the content. Some companies can change their products without much notice, had that happen with a bagged potting soil I had used for several years.
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