![]() ![]() This site crowdsources ratings based on gardeners’ experiences with different varieties. Sorting through these possibilities is made easier by Cornell’s Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners website. Hybrid, organic and open-pollinated are just some of the options for individual varieties. In this episode of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s ‘Extension Out Loud’ podcast, Stephen Stresow of Cornell’s Garden-Based Learning program discusses some key factors to consider when selecting seeds.Īccording to Stresow: “It’s all about right plant, right place.” His advice when evaluating seeds for your garden: “My personal advice to gardeners is, I like starting off with stuff that’s easy to grow.”Ĭhoosing the right seed for the right place can feel overwhelming for new gardeners. Knowing which seeds to select depends on a few variables such as first and last frost dates and growing zone. ![]() Seed catalogs, websites, and local home and garden stores now offer a broad selection of possible choices for the home gardener. ![]() ![]() Eighteen million new gardeners have joined the ranks of seasoned veterans planting and harvesting homegrown food. The past few years have seen a noticeable increase in the number of people choosing to grow food in their backyards. ![]()
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