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What Is Seed Saving?

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Download these guides and learn more!
[Available in English]

Practical Advice

Useful tips on seed collection, plant biology, etc.

Legislation

Informative materials on seed legislation

Plant Health

Information on seed-borne diseases

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SEED PRODUCTION VIDEOS

40 short films about vegetable seed production created by Longo Maï and the Forum Civique Européen. In these videos you will find basics of theory and practice, an ABC of seed production and all the necessary steps for producing seeds of 40 vegetable species. [Available in English]

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LECTURE ON PLANT DISEASES

Discover how to protect your heirloom seeds from pests and pathogens in this recording from our January 25, 2020 educational event. Anitra Lestlande, Head of the Integrated Plant Protection Department at State Plant Protection Service, discusses seed-borne diseases. Additional information on various diseases can be found here: http://noverojumi.vaad.gov.lv/jaunumi/informativie-materiali. To view the presentation, click here. [Available in Latvian only]

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ORIGAMI SEED PACKET TUTORIAL

Watch a short video with a quick and simple method on how to fold a seed packet out of any paper you have. [Available in English]

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CROSS-POLLINATION AND ISOLATION

See recommended plant isolation distance and population size for seed saving and risk-circle of inter-vegetable and crop wild relatives crossing. This information is crucial to be able to obtain viable seeds. For more tips, see the Seed Savers' Guide above. [Available in English]

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