Different kind of Seeds
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Conventional system:
Put simply, conventional seeds are grown in conventional systems: synthetic fertilizers and harsh pesticides.
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Organic Seeds:
Organic seeds are grown in organic systems: with a focus on soil and plant health, with natural fertilizers and pest control.
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Non-Hybrid:
Non-hybrid seeds come from plants that are naturally pollinated by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms.
Positive of Non-Hybrid Seeds: Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, they come in a number of variety.
We can also collect seeds from the plant and use them again next year to grow the same
Negative of Non-Hybrid Seeds: Non-hybrid seeds are much more susceptible to disease and pests and not well rounded than hybrid. Organic yield depends on how you cultivate it not just on Hybrid or Non-Hybrid Seeds. Variety of plant.
Low cost of seeds
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Hybrid Seeds:
Hybrid seeds have disease resistance and perform better in terms of more fruits, flowers and vegetables produced, more plants surviving disease and pests.
Positive of Hybrid Seeds: Hybrid seeds have disease resistance and perform better in terms of more fruits, flowers and vegetables produced, more plants surviving disease and pests.
Negative of Hybrid Seeds: Due to its specialized pollination process and the seeds you collect from them will not grow the same plant next year.
Bit expensive compare Non-Hybrid seeds.
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GMO seeds:
GMO means Genetically Modified Organism (GE, which is often a more appropriate term, means Genetically Engineered), which means genes from a different animal or plant are transferred into another.
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non-GMO:
“non-GMO” seeds just means that genetic engineering wasn't part of the plant breeding process. Non-GMO and organic foods and snacks help you prevent allergies and sensitivities. They also boost your immune system since genetically-engineered foods lack the antioxidants, minerals, and other key components we need for strong health and wellness.
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Heirloom:
Heirloom seeds are GMO-free. In other words, heirlooms are not genetically modified - their DNA has not been artificially changed with the genes of other unrelated species. For instance, GMO tomatoes have genes from other plants to help them grow. But that's not the case for heirloom seeds. “Cultures have passed down the seed from generation to the next generation without any breeding going on,” with the lineage stewarded by a family or community. These seeds will always grow “true to type,” maintaining the same characteristics over time — “So your grandma's tomato is the same tomato her grandma had.”
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F1, F2, And F3 Seeds?
Nothing to do with Formula1 racing…….
All the “F” terms sound pretty science-y and artificial, but the reality is much simpler and more natural than that. The F stands for the world "filial", which means of or due from a son or daughter, or subsequent generation. The number just corresponds to the generation of the seed – in other words, F1=First generation of seedlings two different parent plants. F1 hybrids can have improved vigor and show specific improvements desired from both parents. F2= second generation of seedlings from crossing two F1 individuals , F3= third generation from crossing two F2 individuals.
By continuing to make crosses, and increasing the filial generations, you won't be making the same F1 hybrid you did the first time and you may lose some of those desired traits. However, if you keep selfing or crossing each generation with itself, the less the seed genetics will drift and the more luck you would have with seed saving and getting a similar plant in the next generation. Eventually, the F-number would get high enough that the seed would be considered “heirloom” – where the characteristics are totally stable from generation to generation.
Most of our microgreens are Organic but we also have Conventional grown seeds.