Open-pollinated varieties

Open-pollinated varieties are plant seeds that naturally reproduce through traditional pollination methods, such as wind, insects, or self-pollination. Seeds collected from these plants tend to produce new plants that are similar to the parent, maintaining consistent traits over generations. This allows farmers and gardeners to save seeds from year to year without losing desired qualities like taste, size, or resilience. Unlike hybrid plants, open-pollinated varieties are less controlled and more adaptable to local conditions, making them popular for sustainable gardening and farming practices.