Seed Conservation - A Small-Scale Production Guide

Demystify the seed saving techniques of the most common garden vegetables with simple, detailed instructions for each type of vegetable.

Discover the brand new, improved and enhanced version of the "Seed Conservation" guide!

The new and improved guide to seed saving is much larger than the previous edition (72 pages), and the important information for seed savers has been updated, covering flowers, seeds, and pollination. It demystifies seed saving techniques for the most common garden vegetables with simple, detailed instructions for each type of vegetable.

Written for both beginners and experts, this guide is designed for home seed saving as well as small-scale commercial production. If you want to learn how to grow rare heirloom varieties, save money by growing your own seeds, or simply learn more about the finer points of seed saving and gardening, this manual is an excellent starting point. In addition to numerous helpful tips, it includes a section for experienced seed savers that covers topics such as seed production for biennial crops (beets, carrots, celery, leeks, etc.) and hand pollination.

The guide includes:

• The latest developments in cutting-edge research and improved techniques
• Step-by-step instructions for preservation and storage
• Numerous illustrations and photographs
• Separate instructions for beginners and experts
• Easy-to-follow reference charts for each species
• Additional information such as pollinator profiles and many other tips
• Clear explanations of botanical concepts

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Sixth edition
Canada's Heritage Seed Program

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Publisher: Seeds of Diversity Canada (Toronto, CA)
Publication date: 2013
Pages: 72
ISBN: 978-0-9810872-2-1