Will Heirloom Seeds Become A Thing Of The Past?
In recent years, heirloom vegetables have jumped in popularity. This spike in popularity has been due to several circumstances, including better flavor that is found with heirlooms, greater availability of seeds and plants, and the importance of organic gardening. What if I were to tell you that heirlooms could be a thing of the past 10 or 15 years down the road?
In a report written by Manjula V. Guru and James E. Horne of The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Mourning the Increasing Loss of Biodiversity, heirloom and agricultural diversity is becoming less and less prominent. Continue »
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