Why Select a Heritage Variety?
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DELICIOUS TASTE
The old varieties were developed at a time when great flavour and texture was more important than the ability to withstand mechanical harvesting and shipping over long distances. You can taste the difference in every bite. |
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DISTINCTIVE APPEARANCE
Your garden can be as beautiful as it is delicious! Yellow, orange, white or green striped are just some of the colourful types of tomatoes that we offer. Purple-leaved basil, gorgeous amaranth are beautiful and unusual additions to your decorative garden. |
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PRESERVING GENETIC DIVERSITY
Every year commercial seed houses eliminate more of the varieties they have offered to customers. This loss of genetic diversity has serious consequences for our future. Plant breeders need a wide variety of genetic material to be able to produce new strains that can resist the stresses of our changing climate. |
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A CONNECTION TO OUR PAST AND A PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE
Our ancestors have passed down to us an abundant agricultural heritage of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains. These foods are delicious and beautiful. Their lasting survival demonstrates their resistance to insects and diseases. By choosing to grow these heritage varieties you are also protecting this legacy for your children and grandchildren. |
