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Heirloom? Since when?

7 years ago

<rant> I was startled to find zinnia 'Old Mexico' described as an heirloom variety. It was introduced in 1962.


I can remember 1962. What does that make me - prehistoric?

</rant>


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  • 7 years ago

    Heirlooms are open-pollinated old-time varieties that have been in cultivation for at least 50 years.

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