Heirloom seed suppliers
2023-09-04T00:17:39+10:00
Following on from our top-tasting tomatoes feature in our Spring 2023 issue (OG 144), here’s a selected suppliers list to search out your favourites.
When it comes to heirloom tomatoes, you are unlikely to find much choice as seedlings at garden centres, so your best bet is to look for seed. The good news is, there is an expanding group of online suppliers selling traditional, open-pollinated varieties to search through. Here’s a selection of heirloom seed suppliers we love.
- The Diggers Club: diggers.com.au
- Eden Seeds: edenseeds.com.au
- Greenpatch Seeds: greenpatchseeds.com.au
- The Lost Seed: thelostseed.com.au
- Mr Fothergills: mrfothergills.com.au
- Seed Freaks: seedfreaks.com.au
- Seed Mart: seedmart.com.au
- Southern Harvest: southernharvest.com.au
Why grow Heirlooms?
They preserve genetic diversity and are crucial for the stability and resilience of our food supply as well as are hugely sustainable for our planet. Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated, allowing gardeners to save and replant seeds year after year, ensuring self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on commercial seed companies. They also produce often offers superior taste and unique varieties not found in modern hybrids, enriching our culinary experiences. If you want to learn more about Heirlooms, click here.
You’ll find more growing tips for all types of fruit and vegies here.
It’s easy to get a copy of our Spring 2023 issue (OG 144) with 10 of the best top-tasting tomatoes, plus expert advice. Just head here.
