Heirlooms are open-pollinated seed varieties that have been grown, cultivated, and passed down for generations (minimum 50+ years). They have stood the test of time, and you can continue their legacy.

The seeds are all non-gmo. There is no risk for cross-contamination because we do not grow any gmos or use any genetically engineered soil microbes. We signed the safe seed integrity pledge which states the following.

"Seeds are essential for the provision of healthy food, our well-being, and that of our environment and planet. We must protect the diversity and genetic integrity of our seeds to provide the foundation for a stable, safe food supply for us and for generations to come.

The mechanical alteration of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods within or between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as environmental, economic, political, and cultural threats.

New methods of genetic engineering such as CRISPR and other genome editing or gene silencing technologies are touted as precise and safe by the biotech industry. Independent studies, however, document the same risks of off-target and unintended changes to the organism as older genetic engineering methods. Yet, the U.S. and other governments have declined to regulate organisms produced with newer genetic engineering technologies (also known as New Genomic Techniques or NGTs) and no safety testing is required prior to their release.

An ever-increasing number of organisms are being genetically altered in labs and are quietly making their way into our gardens, farms, and food supply. The increased pace of commercialization of whole foods that are directly eaten by consumers such as salad greens, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, pineapples, apples, bananas, and chestnuts, as well as flowers such as pollinator-favorite petunias, increases the urgency of protecting the genetic integrity of our seeds.

We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically stable and diverse agricultural ecosystems, and ultimately people and communities.

For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners, and consumers, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy, sell, or trade genetically engineered seeds or plants created using transgenic, cisgenic, RNAi, CRISPR/cas9 or any other genetic engineering technology."

Open-pollinated means that the plants are naturally pollinated by birds, bees, butterflies, insects, wind, and rain. The open-pollinated plants breed true to type. This means that the seeds from the plant can be replanted and will produce a nearly identical crop to the parent. This gives you independence and self-sufficiency as a grower.

Yes, the heirloom crops will provide habitats for pollinators like bees and butterflies and improve biodiversity in your soil.

The seeds are chemical free and are not treated with pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

Yes, the seeds will germinate and grow well in hydroponic growing systems, greenhouses, and gardening towers.

Heirloom seeds are widely regarded as being more nutrient dense and a having a wider range of micronutrients than modern hybrids.

Yes, check your email order confirmation. The link is in that email.You can also access the guide here.

We signed the safe seed integrity pledge which states the following.

"Seeds are essential for the provision of healthy food, our well-being, and that of our environment and planet. We must protect the diversity and genetic integrity of our seeds to provide the foundation for a stable, safe food supply for us and for generations to come.

The mechanical alteration of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods within or between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as environmental, economic, political, and cultural threats.

New methods of genetic engineering such as CRISPR and other genome editing or gene silencing technologies are touted as precise and safe by the biotech industry. Independent studies, however, document the same risks of off-target and unintended changes to the organism as older genetic engineering methods. Yet, the U.S. and other governments have declined to regulate organisms produced with newer genetic engineering technologies (also known as New Genomic Techniques or NGTs) and no safety testing is required prior to their release.

An ever-increasing number of organisms are being genetically altered in labs and are quietly making their way into our gardens, farms, and food supply. The increased pace of commercialization of whole foods that are directly eaten by consumers such as salad greens, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, pineapples, apples, bananas, and chestnuts, as well as flowers such as pollinator-favorite petunias, increases the urgency of protecting the genetic integrity of our seeds.

We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically stable and diverse agricultural ecosystems, and ultimately people and communities.

For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners, and consumers, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy, sell, or trade genetically engineered seeds or plants created using transgenic, cisgenic, RNAi, CRISPR/cas9 or any other genetic engineering technology."

Matthew hand packs all of the seeds.

The seed packs are eco-friendly and made from biodegradable paper.