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Grow Something New in 2022
Seeds planted in soil trigger feelings in gardeners akin to giving birth. It’s all about birthing life in the garden. Reading about seeds is almost as good. Many of us consult seed catalogues throughout the winter in anticipation of spring planting. Often, we will stick to plants that have performed well for us.
This year, I suggest trying something new, perhaps a type of heirloom cucumber known as Hmong Red, a lovely variety of squash known as Gelber-Englischer custard squash, or Zapotec Green corn. It’s doubtful you’ll find the above-mentioned seeds in your local DIY garden center. These seeds are heirlooms marketed through The Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, founded by Jere and Emilee Gettle, authors of The Heirloom Life Gardener.
Heirloom seeds go far beyond the heirloom tomato and other vegetables offered at local DIY outlets and garden centers. And Baker Creek isn’t the only seed company with a catalog and shops that sell heirlooms. But they’ve worked very hard at making the Baker Creek name synonymous with the grow-your-own-food revolution that focuses on seed not altered by scientists. In other words, the seed has not been genetically modified (GMO).
Thousands of types of heirloom vegetable seeds are available when you know where to look for them. Search for catalogues online. Among others, check out: https://www.seedsavers.org/catalog, https://www.rareseeds.com, and https://www.edenbrothers.com/store/heirloom_seeds.html