# \#seeds **URL:** https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/tag/seeds/41.md [Latest](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Cold Hardy Moringa](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/cold-hardy-moringa/2508)
**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/cold-hardy-moringa/2508 "2026-10-19T22:41:54Z")
I have started a project working towards a Moringa variety adapted to colder and/or wetter environments. I have started with an uncommon variety called “stx-1” because it was claimed to be able to handle cooler wetter c… --- ## [Separating lavender seeds from fluff](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/separating-lavender-seeds-from-fluff/4867)
**Author:** [@MamaRachael](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/MamaRachael)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/separating-lavender-seeds-from-fluff/4867 "2026-06-30T03:15:40Z")
Well, I might have goofed. A friend gave me lavender seed stalks, I scrapped all the flowers off. As I do with sage, basil and all sorts of flowers with seeds. I figured I’d let the flowers really dry out and sift the se… --- ## [DTG "Zombie Pumpkins"](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/dtg-zombie-pumpkins/4215)
**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/dtg-zombie-pumpkins/4215 "2026-05-02T01:10:25Z")
Anyone else buy some of the David The Good “Zombie Pumpkin” seeds? These are a cross between his seminole pumpkins and a rare black colored Caribbean landrace pumpkin he brought back from their time living on the island… --- ## [Potatoes from true seed using dried seed balls](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/potatoes-from-true-seed-using-dried-seed-balls/4046)
**Author:** [@Noel](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Noel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/potatoes-from-true-seed-using-dried-seed-balls/4046 "2026-04-05T17:37:18Z")
I’m looking into growing potatoes from true seed because I haven’t had much luck growing from seed potatoes. I found some on grandtetonorganics but I’m not sure if I should try to find grex seeds and/or something closer … --- ## [Trading My Seed Collection \[ Huge Seed List with Photos \]](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/trading-my-seed-collection-huge-seed-list-with-photos/3004)
**Author:** [@VeggieSavage](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/VeggieSavage)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/trading-my-seed-collection-huge-seed-list-with-photos/3004 "2025-12-31T13:30:24Z")
Here is every seed I have for Trade, let me know if anything interests you. Feel Free to ask questions, like if there’s a seed you wanted that’s not on this list (I may have it). I will keep updating new seeds to the li… --- ## [2025 Tanager Farm Adaptation Projects](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/2025-tanager-farm-adaptation-projects/3980)
**Author:** [@suffling](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/suffling)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/2025-tanager-farm-adaptation-projects/3980 "2025-11-04T21:15:08Z")
Background This year I’ll be giving updates on several of our adaptation projects at Tanager Farm in Corbett, OR. Corbett is 15 miles east of Portland, and our farm is at 1000 ft elevation and is very cool and rainy in … --- ## [Cushaw Squash Mix 2025](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/cushaw-squash-mix-2025/2978)
**Author:** [@DebbieA](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/DebbieA)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/cushaw-squash-mix-2025/2978 "2025-10-29T17:14:57Z")
Hello, all! Going to Seed would like to offer a cushaw (C. argyrosperma or mixta) seed mix in 2025 but this will depend on if we receive enough seed to distribute. If you had a successful harvest and can spare some seed,… --- ## [Favorite system to start your seeds](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/favorite-system-to-start-your-seeds/4272)
**Author:** [@Silvia](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Silvia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/favorite-system-to-start-your-seeds/4272 "2025-10-03T14:42:30Z")
We moved to this colder growing zone recently so I am preparing to start seeds in a green house at some point. I don’t know which trays or seed starting system to get. Want to keep it as simple as possible, and be happy … --- ## [Hardy Citrus](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/hardy-citrus/97)
**Author:** [@Justin](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Justin)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/hardy-citrus/97 "2025-08-25T17:39:33Z")
Let me know if you are in the UK and have interest in growing hardy citrus outdoors and would like some seeds. --- ## [Seed Up Saturday | Live video broadcast | May 31, 2025](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-up-saturday-live-video-broadcast-may-31-2025/3973)
**Author:** [@DebbieA](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/DebbieA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-up-saturday-live-video-broadcast-may-31-2025/3973 "2025-05-29T17:08:12Z")
Seed Up Saturday is here! Join Julia Dakin, Bevin Cohen and Rebecca Newburn on Saturday, May 31st for a live online video broadcast. They will discuss how they are Getting the Most Seed Diversity to the Most People. Ho… --- ## [My Apple Trees from seeds project](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/my-apple-trees-from-seeds-project/3969)
**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/my-apple-trees-from-seeds-project/3969 "2025-05-27T16:46:07Z")
Continuing the discussion from Save apple seed help: I’m splitting this conversation into it’s own topic for future posts since the conversation will become more about the growth of these trees and no longer be only abo… --- ## [What’s Your Experience Growing Unique Tomato Varieties?](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/what-s-your-experience-growing-unique-tomato-varieties/3242)
**Author:** [@bountyhunterseeds](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/bountyhunterseeds)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 11:38pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/what-s-your-experience-growing-unique-tomato-varieties/3242 "2025-01-20T23:38:44Z")
Tomatoes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and unique varieties like the Blue Berry Dessert Tomato are a great way to add some excitement to your garden. These tomatoes are not only visually stunning but also bring … --- ## [Seed per weight (for calculating area of growing)](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-per-weight-for-calculating-area-of-growing/3736)
**Author:** [@malterod](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/malterod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 3:30am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-per-weight-for-calculating-area-of-growing/3736 "2025-04-04T03:30:21Z")
I want to sow some areas and wonder how much I can stretch the seed I have. Instead of counting 3.000 seeds of something, it would be easier to know on average how many seeds of each crop there are per grams (or in the … --- ## [Germination Testing Webinar with Clint Freund](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/germination-testing-webinar-with-clint-freund/3642)
**Author:** [@DebbieA](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/DebbieA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/germination-testing-webinar-with-clint-freund/3642 "2025-03-30T23:23:40Z")
Have you ever wanted to check the germination rate of your saved seeds? Clint Freund, an organic seed grower and founder of Cultivating the Commons in Amery, Wisconsin, will present his tried-and-true methods in this fre… --- ## [The Search for the Perfect Delicious Tomato – What's Your Favorite?](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/the-search-for-the-perfect-delicious-tomato-whats-your-favorite/3329)
**Author:** [@bountyhunterseeds](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/bountyhunterseeds)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/the-search-for-the-perfect-delicious-tomato-whats-your-favorite/3329 "2025-03-19T01:15:14Z")
If you’re on the lookout for a delicious tomato variety, I’d love to hear your recommendations! There are so many types out there, from sweet to tangy, and everything in between. Some varieties stand out for their incred… --- ## [Correlation between Cold Temperature Requirements for Breaking Seed Dormancy & Chill Hour Requirements of the Mature Fruit Tree?](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/correlation-between-cold-temperature-requirements-for-breaking-seed-dormancy-chill-hour-requirements-of-the-mature-fruit-tree/3631)
**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/correlation-between-cold-temperature-requirements-for-breaking-seed-dormancy-chill-hour-requirements-of-the-mature-fruit-tree/3631 "2025-03-12T02:03:21Z")
Are there any known correlations between the amount of time in cold storage required to break seed dormancy and the chill hours required for the mature plant to set fruit? My theory would be that there may be some corre… --- ## [Coolest Watermelon Seeds!](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/coolest-watermelon-seeds/3565)
**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/coolest-watermelon-seeds/3565 "2025-02-26T23:25:53Z")
I just found the coolest watermelon seeds! Has anyone grown these or similar varieties? They mention in the description they have heard of other varieties with similar traits of patterned/peeling seeds. Thanks @suffl… --- ## [EU online seed sale restrictions ahead](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/eu-online-seed-sale-restrictions-ahead/2141)
**Author:** [@ThomasPicard](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/ThomasPicard)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/eu-online-seed-sale-restrictions-ahead/2141 "2025-02-24T23:30:12Z")
Call for help for EU customers! I hope this message finds you well. As we gear up for another exciting season of tomato cultivation, I must bring to your attention a pressing matter that could impact our community and… --- ## [Organic Seed Growers Conference, Feb 26 - Mar 1](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/organic-seed-growers-conference-feb-26-mar-1/3464)
**Author:** [@DebbieA](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/DebbieA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/organic-seed-growers-conference-feb-26-mar-1/3464 "2025-02-05T21:08:25Z")
Join Going to Seed at the Organic Seed Growers Conference, in-person or virtually! Going to Seed’s Anna Mieritz will be leading a panel discussion on Local Seeds for Local Food: Strengthening Regional Seed Systems for Su… --- ## [Contribute carrot seeds for 2025](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/contribute-carrot-seeds-for-2025/3015)
**Author:** [@Angel](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Angel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/contribute-carrot-seeds-for-2025/3015 "2024-10-22T16:04:01Z")
Hello fellow community members, We are looking to have a wide variety of carrots available this year in our seed package. If you have carrot seeds you would like to contribute, please submit only open pollinated varieti… --- ## [Cold Climate Citrus](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/cold-climate-citrus/2455)
**Author:** [@eArthur](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/eArthur)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/cold-climate-citrus/2455 "2024-10-15T00:38:25Z")
Ive been eating some imported Mandarins the last couple of days, and I cant seem to bring myself to compost the seeds. When I look into growing Citrus in this zone 6-7 on google, or I ask around, I typically get the sam… --- ## [2024 Beans](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/2024-beans/2904)
**Author:** [@MaartenFoubert](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/MaartenFoubert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/2024-beans/2904 "2024-09-09T21:49:06Z")
Me: Some variety, please My racist soil: lol, no Planted bean variety: Harvested beans: --- ## [Seeds in Morocco?](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seeds-in-morocco/2872)
**Author:** [@marcela\_v](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/marcela_v)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seeds-in-morocco/2872 "2024-08-28T15:56:52Z")
I am planning a trip to Morocco, and I want to include exchanging seeds into my trip. Is there anyone here on the forum from Morocco? Any recommendations for visiting local seed banks or NGOs in Morocco? Any places to v… --- ## [Amaranth](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/amaranth/1408)
**Author:** [@markwkidd](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/markwkidd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/amaranth/1408 "2024-07-28T21:47:00Z")
This is the local feral amaranth. I have a little growing now in my garden but these photos are from the neighbor. What you are seeing is the population that remains when they run the mower between the rows … --- ## [Can’t be bothered seed sowing garden Fukuoka style](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/can-t-be-bothered-seed-sowing-garden-fukuoka-style/2522)
**Author:** [@Pog](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Pog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/can-t-be-bothered-seed-sowing-garden-fukuoka-style/2522 "2024-05-21T13:17:53Z")
I’m fed up with trying to grow tiny little plants in tiny little cells and then plant them out and watch the slugs eat them, or try to start tiny little sprouting seeds and plant them out and see the slugs eat them. Or p… --- ## [Seed increases, at scale, on existing landrace populations? How can we best support them?](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-increases-at-scale-on-existing-landrace-populations-how-can-we-best-support-them/2278)
**Author:** [@NickRoutledge](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/NickRoutledge)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 5:53am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-increases-at-scale-on-existing-landrace-populations-how-can-we-best-support-them/2278 "2024-03-21T05:53:31Z")
I handle seed for the Agrarian Sharing Network Seed Increase Initiative, an established 100% volunteer-driven project based in Oregon, USA. Simply put, our seed team works with a broad network of folk to increase seed on… --- ## [Seed Exchange Potluck Coming Up in NY Catskills](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-exchange-potluck-coming-up-in-ny-catskills/2168)
**Author:** [@Naomiupland](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Naomiupland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-exchange-potluck-coming-up-in-ny-catskills/2168 "2024-02-29T13:54:36Z")
Hello Beautiful Plant People, :seedling: :ear\_of\_rice: :deciduous\_tree: :tulip: :wilted\_flower: :shamrock: :herb: :blossom: :tulip: I’m getting ready to host my first annual seed exchange potluck and wondering if any o… --- ## [Seed increase in a landrace context](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-increase-in-a-landrace-context/177)
**Author:** [@Greenstorm](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Greenstorm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 7:59am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-increase-in-a-landrace-context/177 "2024-02-19T07:59:03Z")
We talk a lot about increasing diversity in landraces, and then decreasing it again (selection). I’ve been thinking about a logistics piece lately: seed increase. If you have a small garden or have been doing this a lon… --- ## [Seed Savers Documentary/Meetup - New England](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-savers-documentary-meetup-new-england/1995)
**Author:** [@katherine.morrissey](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/katherine.morrissey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-savers-documentary-meetup-new-england/1995 "2024-02-04T13:57:40Z")
Hello everyone! (I posted this in ‘Introductions’, but I am new to this group and thus, still figuring out how to navigate posting categories. I’m reposting here again in hopes more people see! Apologies if it is redund… --- ## [Seed Sourcing](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-sourcing/483)
**Author:** [@Cynthia](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Cynthia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-sourcing/483 "2024-01-09T15:05:40Z")
@UnicornEmily’s post about strawberries and the seeds she found led me to want to ask, where do folks get their seeds (before you can save them)?? I keep thinking to landrace I need more quantity of seed them I’m used to… [Next page](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/tag/seeds/41.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=seeds)