Saving Seeds in the Southwest

Whether you are a grower serious about increasing seed production on your farm, or a backyard gardener wanting to save seed on occasion, Saving Seeds in the Southwest provides the essential information you need to be a successful seed saver.

This compact guide offers detailed information for 32 popular crops that grow well in Southwestern gardens, plus a quick-reference guide on isolation distances and seed saving techniques.  Spiral bound, easy to use.

Topics include:

•  Understanding trait inheritance and plant life cycles
•  Planning a garden with seed saving in mind
•  Recommended varieties for Southwestern conditions
•  How to prevent unwanted cross-pollination
•  Seedsaving techniques for dry- and wet-seeded crops
•  Safe seed storage, and more.

Created with the Sonoran desert region in mind, this 96-page guide is a valuable resource for gardeners in almost any climate. It's part of Native Seed/SEARCH's ongoing effort to share practical seed-saving knowledge far and wide.