Monsanto-free seeds

[Ani]

For anyone looking to purchase seed for next year, here is a list of some companies that sell seed free from Monsanto ties.

Sand Hill Preservation Center
Seeds of Change
Seed Saver's Exchange
Renee's Garden
Baker Creek Seed Co.
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Abundant Life Seeds
Underwood Garden Seeds
Bountiful Gardens
Kitchen Garden Seeds
High Mowing Seeds
Heirloom Acres Seeds
Garden City Seeds
Tomato Fest
Mountain Rose Herbs
Southern Exposure
Amishland Seeds
Tiny Seeds
Local Harvest
Heirloom Seeds
Fedco Seed Co.
Diane's Flower Seeds
Wood Prairie Farm
Victory Seeds
Wildseed Farms
Horizon Herbs
Heirlooms Evermore Seeds
Richters Herbs
Lake Valley Seeds
Organica Seed

If any of the links are broken please let me know, and if you've researched any other companies and found they should be listed, do share

[Ani]

Also, here is a list of companies that have signed the Safe Seed Pledge by state:

http://www.gene-watch.org/programs/s...ourcebook.html

[plantoneonme]

Great list.

[AbbeyLehman]

Wow, what a great resource!! Thanks, Ani! It works out great, too, since I wanted to start browsing for some neat varieties to try next year.

[Sinfonian]

That's great to hear about Territorial. I'd heard that they had had some dealings with Monsanto in the past, but I wasn't sure if they had anything from them now. Good to know. I got all my seeds from there last year and was planning on doing so again!

Thanks!

[gardengirl72]

Thanks you Ani for that list! I am a big fan of Baker Creek and Renee's Garden some of my favorite seeds and people.

[Sinfonian]

I just read an article from back in 2005 when Monsanto bought Seminis. Now they own countless popular varieties, including two I got from Territorial this year. Red Sails Lettuce and Early Girl Tomatoes. Early Girl, what else does one grow in a short season climate like the PNW? Heck, they were the only tomatoes to ripen for anyone I know outside cherry varieties. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR And Territorial signed the safe pledge. Guess it only applies to GMO varieties, not simply ones owned by Monsanto. Of course, when they own 40% of the world's seed, it's tough not to deal with them.

There otta be a law! Oh wait, there is one, it's called anti-trust legislation, but I guess it doesn't apply if half the people in government including one or more Supreme Court Justices worked for Monsanto at one time.

[Ani]

For Territorial - to the best of my knowledge they do sell Seminis, but also will provide you with a list of non-Seminis/Monsanto seeds.

Word on the street is that Seminis is providing less and less variety each year (typical, right?) and Territorial is trying to find suitable replacements.

I wish I knew what else you could grow. I don't have the same problem over here. If all else fails, could you try a few different varieties and save seeds from anything that ripens in time? Ideally in a few years you'll have your own early ripening variety.

[gardengirl72]

Mon Satan does it again.

[AbbeyLehman]

Yet another reason to save seed from year to year.