Many modern plant producing corporations want to claim that their hybrid and/or genetically modified varieties of plants are more resistant to pests because of their scientific tinkering.
It may surprise you to know that heirloom plants that have been naturally adapting to the environment and various challenges for decades or centuries are usually far more pest resistant than these artificial wonders.
This is not the only reason heirloom plants excel. Read on for some more great information about heirloom fruits and veggies - the smart choice!
One of the problems with hybrid and genetically modified types of plants is that they lack adaptability.
While a particular type of improved plant may have been developed for a specific area, it is unlikely to do well in another area.
This problem has been seen time and again with genetically modified seed created in the United States and then transported to India.
Crop failure of genetically modified seed is a tremendous and devastating problem there.
While heirloom plants might face challenges in their first generation in an environment other that the one in which the plant originated, skilled gardeners have the option of selecting seed from the best adapted plant specimens and saving it from one generation to the next.
In this way, gardeners can make use of these open pollination heirloom seeds to create plants perfectly suited to their surroundings.
When you look at a field of hybrid or genetically modified plants, you will see a sea of sameness.
They all look alike, and that is just the way their creators like it. Just as with people and animals, diversity is strength in plants.
When you plant with heirloom seeds, you will see variety in rate of ripening and a number of other features.
This can work for you in that you will be able to have several small harvests instead of one big one, and if something goes wrong with one plant, it won’t necessarily go wrong with all of them.
In terms of initial cost, hybrid seeds are usually a lot more expensive than heirloom seeds.
The fact that you have to buy them again and again, just adds to your cost.
If you are a fairly skilled gardener and remember to save your best seed from your best plants, you will have no seed expense after your first year.
Of course, it can take a while to create the perfect plant for your garden and your environment using the method of selective seed saving; however, there is another way.
You can get to know other heirloom gardeners and do some seed swapping.
You can also browse through heirloom seed catalogs and online websites and join heirloom gardening forums to learn the very best places to obtain exactly the heirloom seed you want.
Heirloom seed gardening makes for a very interesting hobby and some fascinating dinner conversation, too.
When you plant heirloom seeds, you may attract the interest of older neighbors, friends and relatives who recognize the unusual varieties from days gone by.
Additionally, heirloom seeds frequently come with interesting tales of how they traveled to this country and how they were developed by individuals to their current state of perfection.
This is far more interesting than reading a scientific manifest about the development of a hybrid or genetically modified offering.
You will soon discover that gardening is one of the most wonder filled and satisfying hobbies that you can ever undertake!
You can learn so much more here on my free online DIY gardening tips for beginners guide.
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Gardening.
"Power Tips" magazine is back!
You Get A Free Complete Self Help Report delivered to your email box every edition, plus you get a free PLR article and other great gifts!
SUBSCRIBE BELOW ... I promise you will want to USE what you learn!
I really want to know what you think of this site, this page, and to hear your tips or suggestions about it.
So please share your story or simply add a Comment in the comment box.
If you feel that the information on this page has been useful to you please give it a Like or share it with your friends - thanks!!
"You are a life Saver!!
I recently discovered this site and I can tell you that my life has not been the same. I now come here EVERYDAY and spend at least 1 hour.
I used to spend that time browsing online fashion and beauty
magazine which just means that I spend more. Now I have replaced that
habit with coming here.
In future I will think about contributing articles as well. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! and God bless"
Contact Us | About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | FAQ | Testimonials
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time
indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability
information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the
time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.