Do you really think that large companies and hybrids are associated more with freshness problems than small companies and OP varieties?
My experience suggests the opposite.
I love heirlooms. I love OPs. But I absolutely don't think that I am more likely to be sold fresh OP seed.
Furthermore, that is a completely separate issue from whether or not seed can be saved by gardeners.
And in reality -- hybrid seed CAN and will be saved by gardeners. You just have to re-purchase the hybrid seed if you really value the specific characteristics of the hybrid.
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Originally Posted by NarnianGarden
OK, let me spell it out: hybrid seeds are sold by large companies.... (and the seeds stored and packaged in who knows what conditions) - they cannot be saved by home gardeners.
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