Organic Seed Production and Saving

The Wisdom of Plant Heritage

Part of the NOFA guides. Includes information on: * Strengths and limitations of hybrid varieties * Before you grow the seed (selecting varieties, saving seed and improving crops, intellectual property rights) * Growing seed (pollination biology, harvesting, cleaning, storage, germination testing) * Details on individual crops (amaranth, crucifers, beets and chard, lettuce, cucurbits, corn and small grains, nightshades, root veggies) Plus detailed appendices including more info on seed cleaning, seed companies, and more.

NOFA Guides Set

A series of 8 guides originally published by NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association), on organic principles and practices for both the beginner farmer as well as established farmers looking to convert to organic, or deepen their practices. Each book is 100 pages, but the information is weighty; the guides use a strong whole-systems farming theory behind their practical advice, as well as offer historical information, further resources, detailed appendices, and profiles of various organic farms across the Northeast.