key to abbreviations and seeds sources

key to abbreviations and seed sources

Information Codes:

H* = heirloom variety (all heirlooms are open-pollinated)
op = open-pollinated
S = sold only as single larger pot, not 6-pack size
F1 = hybrid variety
og=organic seeds
bd=biodynamically grown seeds
sus=sustainably grown seeds
x=unavailable this year or out of stock, will be back next year

 

Note:  Most seeds have come from Fedco Seeds; all others are noted in the listing using the following key. The companies all have websites where you can find further descriptions and growing & harvesting instructions.

Source Key for Purchase of Seeds

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    KEY              BUSINESS NAME
(click on the business name to go to the website – opens in a new window)
    f Fedco Seeds
    ff floret flowers
    fs Fruition Seeds
    hm High Mowing Organic Seeds
    hvsl Hudson Valley Seed Library (now known as hudson valley seed company)
    kg Kitchen Garden Seeds
    n Nichol’s Garden Nursery
    p Pinetree Garden Seeds
    si Seeds from Italy
    sse Seed Saver’s Exchange
    ss Select Seeds (flowers)
    tt Turtle Tree Biodynamic Seed Initiative
    cg The Cook’s Garden