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Hybrids vs Heirlooms Dilemma

5 years ago

I have been out of the loop here for several years due to illness but still poking seeds in dirt. I do not know if I have this right. In my brain hybrids were bred for advantages in pest and disease resistance and productivity. Heirlooms treasured for their seed saving to reproduce like plants. I have limited garden space not to mention my temperamental body.Jeff and I are both 66 so I have to think and plan carefully. This year especially. Trying to evaluate advantages of heirlooms vs hybrids knowing not to allow cross pollination. I grow organically and have a tiny group of fellow chronically ill people I share produce with so kind of paralyzed. I have plenty of seeds for either way I go.

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