Seeds-General Info

The 5 Seeds That You Need to Stockpile in Your Pantry
http://www.askaprepper.com/the-5-seeds-that-you-need-to-stockpile-in-your-pantry/

The best seeds for you to store are those that are most suitable for the particular environment you find yourself in. And of course environments vary widely across the USA, from wet and warm, to cold and very dry. You should do some research for your particular area and work out what fits with your local weather systems. One of the best ways to do this is to observe what grows best around you and use that.

This article will give you some general advice on the types of seeds that you should think about storing, these are generalist plants but will develop a baseline for you to work from.   ---CONTINUED---

27 Important Things You Should Know About Saving Seeds
http://thesurvivalmom.com/saving-seeds/

Saving seeds is both a science and an art. Here are 27 things I’ve learned about seed saving over the years.

1. Saving seeds helps . . .
2. Saving seeds will . . .
3. It saves . . .
4. It’s easy to . . .
5. Save seeds from . . .
6. Seeds from hybrid plants will . . .
7. If you live near large . . .
8. If you intend to save . . .
9. You can avoid . . .
10. Hand pollinate . . .
11. Know what your neighbors . . .
12. To physically collect seeds,. . .
13. Dry harvest seeds from . . .
14. To save basil seeds, . . .
15. Wet harvest seeds from . . .
16. Save only . . .
17. Keep saved seeds at . . .
18. Degradation of . . .
19. Storing seeds in . . .
20. Use paper . . .
21. Place . . .
22. Saved seeds will . . .
23. Seeds may . . .
24. The easiest plants from . . .
25. Save seeds from peppers by . . .
26. If you’re growing both . . .
27. Coordinate with . . .

The 5 Seeds That You Need to Stockpile in Your Pantry
http://www.askaprepper.com/the-5-seeds-that-you-need-to-stockpile-in-your-pantry/

The best seeds for you to store are those that are most suitable for the particular environment you find yourself in. And of course environments vary widely across the USA, from wet and warm, to cold and very dry. You should do some research for your particular area and work out what fits with your local weather systems. One of the best ways to do this is to observe what grows best around you and use that.

This article will give you some general advice on the types of seeds that you should think about storing, these are generalist plants but will develop a baseline for you to work from. ---CONTINUED---

6 Essential Must-Have Seed Starting Basics Before You Plant Your Next Seeds
http://www.organicfarmingreport.com/6-essential-must-have-seed-starting-basics-before-you-plant-your-next-seeds/

When it comes to seed starting, here’s some basics that you need to know to produce your most successful seedlings.

By now, you are either shopping for the Best Seeds to Buy, or you are ready to start planting indoors. Some people like to recycle and reuse everything from old plastic cups to egg shells when they are Seed Starting. Others prefer to buy the best of everything new. Here’s a way to use a little of both.

Some items you will have on hand at home, others you can purchase at a garden center. There’s no right or wrong methods, just a little advice. Test different methods to see what you like best for your Organic Garden. ---CONTINUED---

Survival Food Series: 25 Survival Seeds You Need For Your Garden
http://readynutrition.com/resources/survival-gardens-25-seeds-you-need_05112009/

Living off the land sounds as inviting as Christmas dinner. But many have hardly had adequate experience being “farmers.” In fact, many have had no experience at all when it comes to planting anything. That being said, the day is slowly approaching where each of us may have to trade in our company identification badges for a shovel and a pair of overalls. Educating yourself on farming topics such as micro-farming, planting for the seasons, natural insect repellents, seed collection and seed storage could help prepare for an upcoming economic crisis. Learn about how many vegetables or fruits the plant will yield. It is truly an experience when it comes to the first garden. And the plants have many things to teach. --- Continued at link, above ----

Includes:
Start Practicing
Survival Seeds

These seeds that were chosen were based upon their yield quantities, *ease in growing, nutritional content and for the season they are planted in. ---CONtiNUED--- (See Full List, at link, above)

Survival Seeds to Sow – Heirloom, GMO or Non-GMO
http://readynutrition.com/resources/survival-seeds-to-sow-heirloom-gmo-or-non-gmo_17012010/

As many are beginning to take interest in buying seeds in order to secure their future, there is confusion as to what type of seeds to buy. Seed packages contain confusing acrononyms such as GMO, Non-GMO , and heirloom seeds; so what does it all mean?

Food Security in Seeds

If you are purchasing seeds for long term food security, ensure that you invest in heirloom open-pollinated or non-hybrid (non-GMO) quality. ---CONTINUED---

5 Reasons Why There is Security in Seeds
http://readynutrition.com/resources/5-reasons-why-there-is-security-in-seeds_23042010/

It's ironic that a minuscule seed holds the power of life or death for humans. Multiple disaster organizations, as well as government web sites, recommend that a person have food stored for emergency shortages. Although a food crisis seems unlikely, there is a possibility that it could occur. While canned goods can sustain a family for a short while, seeds are required for producing food for a longer-term crisis. Storing seeds will ensure that in a long-term disaster, you will be able to provide essential vitamins and nutrients that will be needed for more physical exertion and mental clarity.

Non-genetically modified (GMO) seeds and heirloom seed varieties are preferred for long-term survival because they produce fertile seeds that can be saved for subsequent growing seasons.

Think of seeds as a necessary security investment for your future. . . . . ---CONTINUED---

Includes explanation of:

1. Bartering.
2. Inflation.
3. Nutrition.
4. Safety.
5. Sustainability

Seed Saving and Seed Storage For Survival
https://www.skilledsurvival.com/seed-saving-and-seed-storage/

  Why Keep Seeds?

There’s a wide range of reasons that a person may want to start saving seeds.

That being said, there are also a ton of different methods for saving, drying, and storing seeds.

It is important that when using seed saving techniques, you first know a bit about why you may need to save seeds, how you can save them, and how to use them after they have been saved.   ---CONTINUED---

Dave58 wrote:I just heard this on the Ice Age Farmer apparently some folks are attempting to control the selling of seeds

https://youtu.be/2_TZHzwsKGk

This is nothing new, other than folks are paying more attention to it because of the Amazon brushing scam that made the national news.

There have always been import limits on plants and plant products, just a lot of folks ignored it and most got away with it.

A few sites talking about the restrictions:

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/clearing-cbp/bringing-agricultural-products-united-states

https://www.carnivorousplants.org/about/store/Import

How to Build a Survival Seed Bank so You Can Grow Food After the Collapse
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/survival-seed-bank/

  (SNIP) ... One of the best ways to ensure you have food for the long-term is to build a survival seed bank. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what survival seed banks are, the benefits that they offer, and how you can build one for yourself.  ---CONTINUED---

Vegetable Seeds: What You Need to Know About the Different Types
https://www.creativevegetablegardener.com/best-vegetable-seeds-buy/

There are a lot of terms associated with types of vegetable seeds- hybrid, heirloom, open-pollinated, GMO, and organic.

Are you a little fuzzy about what they all mean? As a gardener, it’s important to know what kinds of seeds you’re buying and from whom.

To help you make your own educated decisions, here are a few definitions you’ll want to be familiar with as you dig through your catalogs and go shopping at your local nursery. ---CONTINUED---