Contents:
- Organic seeds - old varieties
- How to get seeds for sowing yourself?
- Organic seeds of vegetables and sprouts
- Why choose the ecological ones?
Organic seeds - old varieties
" Old varieties are extremely valuable and sought after when selecting seeds for sowing. It is worth considering whether plant strains already known to older gardeners, which they would be happy to share, do not appear in the vicinity of plots or gardens.The so-called bean with an eagle, i.e. an old variety of beans otherwise known as Independence Beans, obtained in 1923, is returning to favor. This is an extremely tasty and resistant variety. "
In the case of sowing cereals, there has been interest in the old varieties of wheat, which is known by names such as emmer, spelled and einkorn. These have lower allergenic properties and are tested for gluten intolerance.
How to get seeds for sowing yourself?
Seeds for sowing can be obtained both from your harvest and an interesting way is also a neighborhood exchange in the nearest location. This will make us sure that in a given latitude and climate they will get along best.
The easiest way to get seeds is from vegetables with dense and juicy flesh, such as: pumpkin, beans, tomatoes, god, peas or peppers. We halve some of them and take out the seeds.Clean and put on a paper towel to dry. After a few days, put it into a linen or cardboard bag and wait until it is time to sow.
When sowing from our own seeds, we can be sure what plant protection products were used - ecological or chemical, which are not insignificant for our he alth. When sowing swede, its seeds can be obtained in the fall - before planting them in the ground, it is worth drying them a little for a few days. In the case of carrots, seeds are obtained by threshing or crushing from the yellowed top. After drying and cleaning, we can store them for about 3-4 years - after this time they will not be suitable for sowing.
Organic seeds of vegetables and sprouts
When sourcing organic seeds, both vegetables and sprouts, the rules of certified organic farming must be met. Below we present and explain what it is:
- a ban on the use of chemical substances, including artificial fertilizers and plant protection products, which later have a negative impact on the consumed crops,
- fertilized only with organic, ecological fertilizers,
- immunizing the plant by introducing and settling natural enemies of natural pests, mechanical weeding and pheromone traps
- ban on the use of GMOs, i.e. genetic modifications on any medium,
- crop rotation
- minimizing the negative impact on the natural environment.
Why choose the ecological ones?
Organic seeds are the best choice due to the lack of prior treatment with chemicals and non-organic chemicals related to the protection of plants against microorganisms and fungal diseases. By choosing organic varieties, we can be sure that later we serve he althy and crunchy vegetables and fruits on the plate!
Let's learn to read the labels on the seed packages:
treated seeds- in this way the seeds were subjected to a process which destroyed pathogens and pests,
coated seeds- thanks to the shell, smaller seeds are easier to sow,
encrusted seeds- here the seeds have been treated with a pesticide to combat possible fungal diseases,
enriched seeds- thanks to the fertilizer used, the seeds will sprout faster, and thus - they will grow faster
symbol F1- the plant is a cross of two varieties, which will ensure a better harvest,
seeds on a tape - this is a simplification that will make sowing seeds much easier, ideal for raised beds or larger pots
MIX- the same type of flowers, but a mix of the colors of the plant may appear
