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Where To Find Organic Seeds http://eartheasy. com/grow_ organic_seeds. htmlChoosing seed awakens the gardener's vision.There is growing interest among gardeners for untreated, open-pollinated and heritage seeds for vegetable gardening.The listings below, while not conclusive, offer a range of suppliers of organic seeds in the US and Canada.When sourcing seed sources through catalogs and websites, look for the following labels which are commonly used to identify the seed characteristics: Heirloom, Organic Garden Seeds"U" - untreated. These seeds have been produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. or subject to genetic modification."O" - organic. These seeds are taken from parent plants which have been organically

grown."OP" - open-pollinated. These seeds are capable of reproducing themselves. Open-pollinated seeds can be dried and saved over winter, then used for planting in the next season."H" - heritage (or heirloom). These seeds are saved and passed down through generations by gardeners looking to preserve their genetic diversity and the unique qualities of the plant they produce. Heritage seeds may be carried by some of the smaller seed companies, but are more commonly found through local seed exchanges such as "Seedy Saturdays", the Seed Saver's Exchange and Seeds of Diversity (Canada).Hybrid seeds have been developed to enhance a plant's growth and fruiting, as well as hardiness. Hybrids are produced by cross-pollinating plants of different varieties in order to improve the characteristics of the resulting offspring. However, hybrid seeds do not always reproduce true to type. That is, second generation plants may produce different results. If

you are buying hybrid seeds, look for seeds which are labelled as reproducing "true to type".Biodynamic seeds are from farms or gardens which use Biodynamic practices of managing land for ecological balance. The organic growing methods and planting cycles are integrated with the local environment where possible.Organic Seed Sources in the USAbundant Life Seed FoundationCertified organic and biodynamic vegetable, flower and herb seeds.P.O. Box 772 930 Lawrence St. Port Townsend, WA, 98368 360-385-5660 Fax: 360-385-7455 www.abundantlifesee ds.comAlbert Lea Seed HouseOrganic seed for soybean, corn, alfalfa, clover, small grains, sorghum, native and lawn grasses1414 West Main Street P.O. Box 127 Albert Lea, MN 56007 800-352-5247 Fax: 507-373-7032 www.alseed.comBaker Creek Heirloom SeedsOver 1000 varieties of rare and unusual heirloom seeds.2278 Baker Creek Road, Mansfield, MO 65704 Phone: 417-924-8917 Fax: 417-924-8887www.rareseeds. comBotanical InterestsWell known for their attractive, information- rich seed packets, Botanical Interests offers a variety of organic flower, vegetable and herb seeds. The prices are reasonable, with most packets costing less than two dollars.660 Compton Street, Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone 720-880-7293 www.botanicalintere sts.comBountiful GardensHeirloom, untreated and open-pollinated varieties of vegetables, herbs, grains and compost crops.18001 Shafer Ranch Road Willets, CA, 95490 707-459-6410 Fax: 707-459-1925 www.bountifulgarden s.orgBurpeeBurpee's is one of gardening's most popular catalogs, offering wide variety and reasonable prices. They have a limited selection of organic seed for vegetables. Organic varieties are listed separately in the catalog for easy identification.300 Park Avenue Warminster, PA 18974 800-333-5808 www.burpee.comDirt WorksA small, family-owned business offering a selection of organic and heirloom, non-GMO vegetable seeds.1195 Dog Team Road, New Haven, Vermont 05472 Phone 877 213 3828 www.dirtworks. neteGardenSeedA large selection of Heirloom, Organic vegetable, herb, flower and fruit garden seeds. High quality garden seeds hand selected, packaged and shipped direct to you. Boulder, COPhone: 707-SEEDS-10 (707-733-3710) www.egardenseed. comFedco SeedsSeeds for organic cover crops

and soil amendments, certified seed potatoes and onion sets, seed garlic, hardy fruit and nut trees, berries.PO Box 520 Waterville, ME 04903 207-873-7333 www.fedcoseeds. comFilaree FarmFilaree offers over 100 unique strains of organic seed garlic collected from sources all over the world. They cater to small organic gardeners, plant nurseries and commercial farmers.182 Conconully Hwy. Okanogan, WA 98840-9974 509-422-6940 www.filareefarm. comFungi PerfectiA certified organic company specializing in gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, ready-to-grow mushroom kits, and mushroom-related products.P.O. Box 7634 Olympia, WA, 98507 360-426-9292 Fax: 360-426-9377 www.fungi.comGreat Harvest OrganicsOrganic seed products grown for organic farmers - wheat, soybeans, corn and alfalfa.6803 E. 276th St. Atlanta, IN, 46031

317-984-6685 317-984-8798 www.greatharvestorg anics.comHigh Altitude Gardens/ Seeds TrustOver 80 years experience growing gardens and seeds at high elevation. Find seeds from around the world for the coldest climates and shortest seasons. Heirloom, organic, native and high altitude varieties.4150 Black Oak Drive Hailey, ID, 83333 Phone: 208-788-4363 Fax:208-788- 3452 www.seedsave. org, www.seedstrust. comHigh Mowing SeedsThe catalog offers over 350 varieties of organic seed. These are mostly certified organic vegetable seeds, but there are also some flowers, cover crops, and gardening supplies available.813 Brook Road Wolcott, VT 05680 phone: 802-888-1800 fax: 802-888-8446 www.highmowingseeds .comJohnny’s Selected SeedsJohnny's catalog lists over 300 organic products, and both conventional and organic seeds.955 Benton

Ave. Winslow, ME, 04901 800-854-2580 Fax: 800-738-6314 www.johnnyseeds.comKitazawa Seed CompanyThey offer a tremendous selection of Asian Vegetable seeds and are the oldest seed company in America. Kitazawa has over 250 varieties of traditional and heirloom seeds native to Japan.PO Box 13220 Oakland, CA 94661-3220 Fax 510-595-1860 Phone 510-595-1188 www.kitazawaseed.comLocal HarvestAn online service that helps you find local sources for sustainably grown food. They also sell a wide variety of vegetable seed and nursery stock. Read the product notes to see which are organic and/or untreated.220 21st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: 831-475-8150 Fax: 831-401-2418

www.localharvest.orgMain Street Seed & SupplyMain Street is a small company which specializes in offering small amounts of seed (with the home gardener in mind) for reasonable prices. Their choice of seeds is limited to the basic vegetable varieties.401 Main Street, Bay City, MI 48706 toll free 866-229-3276

www.mainstreetseedandsupply.comMountain Valley GrowersCertified organically grown seed for basil, sunflower, annual herbs, gourmet greens.38325 Pepperwood Road Squaw Valley, CA, 93675 559-338-277

www.mountainvalleygrowers.comThe Natural Gardening Co.Online catalog offers organically grown and open-pollinated vegetables and herbs. The organic items are clearly marked as such, and the prices are reasonable.P.O. Box 760776 Petaluma, CA , 94975-0776 707-766-9303 Fax: 707-766-9747 www.naturalgardening.comNative Seeds/ SEARCHMore than 2000 different seeds representing traditional native crops such as corn, bean, squash.526 N. 4th Ave Tucson, AZ , 85705 520-622-5561 Fax: 520-622-5591

www.nativeseeds.orgNichols Garden NurseryComplete garden seeds catalog featuring new and unusual vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Emphasizing short season varieties, flavor and performance.1190 No. Pacific Hwy. NE Albany, OR, 97321 541-928-9280 866-408-4851 800-422-3985 Fax: 541-967-8406 www.nicholsgardennursery.comPark Seed CompanyOver 50 varieties of ertified organic, non-GMO organic seeds. Flower, herb and vegetable seeds.PO Box 527 Williams, OR 97544 Toll Free: (888)709-7333 www.organicseed. comPeaceful Valley Farm SupplyThis catalog offers organic seeds from a variety of seed companies. There is a good mix of edible and ornamental varieties here, as well as books and gardening supplies.PO Box 2209 Grass Valley,

CA 95945 530-272-4769 888-784-1722 www.groworganic.comPlants of the SouthwestSpecializes in drought-tolerant US native plants (wildflowers, grasses, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees) and seeds.Agua Fria Road Route 6, Box 11A Santa Fe, NM, 87501 800-788-7333 Fax: 505-438-8800 www.plantsofthesouthwest.comSeeds of ChangeA favorite among organic gardeners, Seeds of Change features a wide range of heirloom vegetable seeds and informative articles on organic gardening, tools and techniques. The 2009 Seeds of Change catalog, with over 600 certified organic items, is available free as a pdf download or home delivered.P.O. Box 15700 Santa Fe, NM 87506 888-762-7333 www.seedsofchange.comSeed Savers ExchangeSeed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit

organization that saves and shares heirloom seeds. Members can choose from thousands of heirloom vegetables, and share rare garden seeds with other gardeners. Downloadable catalog, online seed sales.3026 North Winn Road, Decorah IA 52101 Phone: 563-382-5990 Fax: 563-382-6511 www.seedsavers.orgTerritorial Seed Co.Territorial offers a wide selection of organic vegetable seeds, especially greens, tomatoes and lettuces.P.O. Box 158 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-9547 Fax: 888-657-3131

www.territorial-seed.comTomato FestMore than 600 varieties of certified organic heirloom tomato seeds.PO Box 628, Little River, CA 95456 www.tomatofest. comTurtle Tree Biodynamic SeedsTurtle Tree offers a wide variety of 100% open-pollinated seeds for farm, grain and cover crops as well as vegetables, flowers and herbs.Camphill Village, Copake NY 12516 Fax 678-202-1351 Phone 888-516-7797

www.turtletreeseed.comVesey=S Seeds for Shorter SeasonsVeseys offers a selection of certified organic seed produced under strict guidelines which govern the production of certified organic products. Canadian-based, but sells to the US market.PO Box 9000, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 8K6 Phone: 902-368-7333 Fax: 800-686-0329 www.veseys.com/us/en/Victory Heirloom Seed Co.A small, family owned company that works to preserve plant varieties by locating, growing, documenting and offering heirloom and rare open-pollinated seeds to home gardeners. Catalog offers a wide variety of rare heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds.P.O. Box 192 Molalla, OR, 97038

503-829-3126 phone/fax www.victoryseeds.comWood Prairie FarmCertified organic seed potatoes, organic vegetable seeds, cover crops and farm seed.49 Kinney Road Bridgewater, ME 04734 800-829-9765 800-631-8027 Fax: 800-300-6494 www.woodprairie.comOrganic Seed Sources in CanadaDominion Seed HouseA leader in gardening products by mail order: flowers, vegetables and herbs (available as seeds, plants, bulbs or cuttings), as well as accessories. Dominion is now a "certified organic enterprise".Box 2500, Georgetown ON L7G 5L6 www.dominion-seed-house.com/en-CA/Full Circle SeedsOpen-pollinated, untreated and locally-grown vegetables, flowers, herbs, and more.Box 807, Sooke BC V0S 1N0. T: 250-642-3671 F: 250-642-3671 www.fullcircleseeds.comMcKenzie SeedsCanada's largest seed packet supplier with over 1000 varieties. Their catalog lists 27 varieties of organic seeds, representing the common popular garden vegetables and herbs.30 - 9th street, Brandon, MB R7A 6E1 www.mckenzieseeds.comOntario Seed CompanyCanada’s foremost supplier of native seeds for conservation and reclamation.Box 7, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z6), Phone: (519) 886-0557 Fax: (519) 886-0605 www.oscseeds.comRichters SeedsOver 700 varieties of herb seeds plants and gourmet vegetables. All seeds are untreated. Many varieties of open-pollinated and organic seeds are available, with a smaller selection of heirloom seeds.357 Highway 47, Goodwood ON L0C 1A0 Fax 1.905.640.6641 Phone 888-HERB-726 www.richters.comSalt Spring SeedsAll seeds are untreated, open-pollinated and non-GMO. SaltSpring grows all its own grow seeds and sells only the most recently harvested.Box 444, Ganges P.O., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2W1 Phone 250.537.5269 www.saltspringseeds.com/Stokes SeedsStokes seeds are not organically grown, but they do sell some heirloom varieties and some untreated varieties. Their collection favours hybrid seeds, not open-pollinated, because the superior vigor of the hybrids suit the Canadian northeast growing environment. They do not carry GMO seeds.Box 10, St. Catherines ON L2R 6R6 www.stokesseeds.comVeseys Seeds for Shorter SeasonsVeseys offers a selection of certified organic seed produced under strict guidelines which govern the production of certified organic

products.PO Box 9000, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 8K6 Phone: 902-368-7333 Fax: 800-686-0329 www.veseys.com/ca/en/It should be noted that while organically- grown crops have clear benefits to those grown by industrial agriculture, there is no consensus that organic crops grown from conventional seed are significantly different from those grown from organic seed. Some growers are required to use organic seeds to maintain an 'organic' certification, but home gardeners may find conventional seed, in many cases, comparable to organic in producing good results.Most farmers and gardeners would agree, however, that preserving genetic variety is key to overall species health. By using good quality seeds, planting local heritage and heirloom varieties, and learning to dry and store seeds, we are

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