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by Sam Fladung Guide: Plant an heirloom plant

Sam's action: Plant an heirloom plant

Heirloom varieties of plants are historical varieties that are not used in commercial agriculture. Typically, they are defined as plant varieties that existed before 1951, when commercial hybridization began. These tend to be sources of genetic diversity, having been left to their own devices and allowed to freely pollinate for long periods of time.
Step 1: Pick an heirloom plant to plant read more
If you have a garden, pick a vegetable you were going to plant anyway, but just try to find an heirloom variety. You could try to plant a few different plants as heirlooms and compare them to the standard varieties you were going to buy.
May 28, 2009
I've got heirloom varieties of "small sugar pumpkins", Chadwick Cherry Tomatoes, Black Beauty Eggplant, A chili cayenne pepper blend, Cantelope, Oregeno, Cauliflower, Moon and Stars Watermelon, Chives, Bunching onions (scallions) and Mustard. Most of the rest are non hybrid, but not specifically heirloom. I hope to make an attempt at see saving with these once they grow.
Completed on June 10, 2009 at 7:49 a.m.
Step 2: Find a local source for seeds or cuttings read more
Try to find seeds or cuttings or starts locally. Go to your local nursery and ask if they have any heirloom plants. If you get ones that have been grown in your region for a while, they will likely grow very well for you because they have evolved to work well in that area.
Completed on June 10, 2009 at 7:49 a.m.
Step 3: Plant your heirloom variety read more
Plant your seed or start or cutting in your garden, tend to it, and enjoy the vegetables.
Completed on June 10, 2009 at 7:49 a.m.
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