Do you grow hybrids?

erlyberd · February 12, 2011

Just wondering how many of you include hybrids in your garden now that heirlooms are so easy to find. I realize each has there place but my days of shelling out $40-50 on seeds each spring are over. I'm far from being a master but after 20 years of growing a garden I'm going on my 2nd year with a 100% heirloom/open-pollenated veggie garden. So my question is...As each year ticks by am I awaiting disaster? What are your thoughts? With the decline in nutrient values in veggies since the 1950's I feel that I'm getting the best of both worlds, or many worlds if you like.So, I have many reasons, some monetary, nutrition, organic, non GMO and the thrill of collecting new varieties.

February 12, 2011	#1
erlyberd Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT Zone 5 Posts: 186	Do you grow hybrids? Just wondering how many of you include hybrids in your garden now that heirlooms are so easy to find. I realize each has there place but my days of shelling out $40-50 on seeds each spring are over. I'm far from being a master but after 20 years of growing a garden I'm going on my 2nd year with a 100% heirloom/open-pollenated veggie garden. So my question is...As each year ticks by am I awaiting disaster? What are your thoughts? With the decline in nutrient values in veggies since the 1950's I feel that I'm getting the best of both worlds, or many worlds if you like.So, I have many reasons, some monetary, nutrition, organic, non GMO and the thrill of collecting new varieties.