Hybrids do not have to be bought from "commercial giants".
Johnny's Selected Seeds a very good source for hybrids that they have found to be very valuable to small (and organic) growers. Many small farmers depend on them, and have a great deal of trust in Johnny's seed.
And Johnny's is absolutely not associated with seed viability issues. It is quite the opposite.
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Originally Posted by NarnianGarden
There is, of course, many rules, decrees and regulations.. ad nauseam.
There are 'best before' dates, but they do NOT tell you how old the seeds are, how they have been stored, and so on.
A certain European seed company (a large one) is notorious in its low seed count and low germination rates. It is been known to use young seasonal workers to bag their seeds, and those young bloods aren't always accurate and conscientious 
and there have been mix-ups and wrong seeds because of that..
That's why I have much more trust in a) home gardeners who have experience with seed saving b) reputable small companies such as Tatiana's and others...
The challenge with hybrids is, I can't go to small homegrowers for hybrid seeds... if I want them, they have to be bought from commercial giants. |