Comments on: Why Heirloom Seeds? https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-heirloom-seeds Gardening Food and Folklore Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:57:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Seasonal Wisdom https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-4881 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:57:34 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-4881 In reply to Meg.

Hi Meg: I haven’t seen enough research to know whether heirlooms are healthier than hybrids. Heirlooms often taste better, but some hybrids certainly have their benefits too. If you come across any studies showing this point of view, however, I’d love to see them. Meanwhile, I believe the healthiest thing is to eat local foods, grown close to home in a sustainable, earth-friendly way.

By the way, hybrids should not be confused with genetically altered foods, which recent studies show may increase health risks. Thanks for stopping by Seasonal Wisdom. Teresa

]]> By: Meg https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-4878 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:15:42 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-4878 I believe they tend to have much higher nutritional content as well, which I think is a huge issue w/ hybrid food.

]]> By: Cool-Season Veggies to Harvest Now https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-4104 Sun, 27 May 2012 16:42:52 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-4104 […] my local independent garden center in mid-March. While the plants were small, I sowed seeds for heirloom radishes and carrots around the broccoli. The radishes ripen faster than carrots, and can be […]

]]> By: Book Review: The Heirloom Life Gardener (Win a Copy!) https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-2843 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:03:23 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-2843 […] a lover of heirloom plants, I’ve been a big fan of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds for several years. Each winter, […]

]]> By: Teresa O'Connor https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-2718 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:57:39 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-2718 In reply to Julie.

Hi Julie: Thanks so much for dropping by. This was one of my first posts, and I just had to share some of the benefits of growing heirlooms. Here’s an article I wrote for Horticulture Magazine about some of the amazing stories told by these wonderful plants. As you can tell, I love heirlooms too. http://www.seasonalwisdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/HortMag-Inherit-the-Earth.pdf – Hope to see you again soon. Best, Teresa

]]> By: Julie https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-2717 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:48:55 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-2717 As an owner of an heirloom plant nursery, I can’t tell you how much I love your post! Heirlooms are amazing, aren’t they? Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Six Healthy Garden and Food Resolutions https://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/03/why-heirloom-seeds/#comment-2637 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:52:35 +0000 http://www.heartbeetmedia.com/seasonalwisdom/?p=18#comment-2637 […] and distinct taste that should be preserved. In your kitchen garden, promise yourself to grow heirloom foods as well as modern […]

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