A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop ...

Heirloom vegetables are cultivars that have been around for generations, sometimes centuries. True heirlooms date back to before hybrid seeds were introduced, prior to 1951, but many have been around ...

Heirloom seeds can produce vegetables of all different shapes and sizes Two business owners have encouraged people to "stop growing boring" vegetables and consider heirloom seeds. Lucy Hutchings ...

Heirloom seeds and plants hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners who appreciate not only the unique flavors and appearances of these old varieties, but also their histories and the sense of ...

A British soldier fighting in France is given seeds as a memento ... of curious-sounding vegetables that have been grown locally for centuries. The seeds of these heirloom, or heritage plants ...

Karlin, 54, is a fan of heirloom produce — fruits and vegetables grown from non-hybridized seeds that have been carefully conserved and passed down within families for generations. Seeds that ...

Heirloom cabbage, valued for its rich flavor, genetic diversity, and adaptability, is a staple in organic and sustainable farming systems. The study ...

Heirloom seeds are varieties of vegetables that have been passed down from generation to generation for at least 50 years. They are open-pollinated, meaning they reproduce naturally through ...

Two scientists who helped establish an international seed vault received the World Food Prize Thursday night in Des Moines, ...

Two scientists who helped create an international seed vault received the World Food Prize last week in Des Moines, spotlighting the importance of seed banks, including one in northeast Iowa. The Seed ...