PRO TIPS - POLLINATION AND HYBRIDS
Looking to learn more about pollination & hybrids in your garden? You've come to the right place! This comprehensive growing guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from planting to harvest.
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- Suitable for Canadian growing conditions
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OPEN-POLLINATED VS. HYBRID SEEDS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
We often get asked, “What exactly are hybrid seeds?” To explain, let’s start with open-pollinated seeds. Open-Pollinated Seeds (Non-Hybrids) These plants naturally pollinate and may show slight variations in traits like color or maturity time. If you save and plant their seeds next year, they’ll grow into plants very similar to the originals.
This makes them a cost-effective, sustainable choice, great for gardeners who want to save seeds and select plants that thrive in their specific conditions. Hybrid Seeds Created by crossing two distinct parent plants, combining their best traits. The first-generation (F1) hybrids grow uniformly, meaning they have consistent disease resistance, maturity dates, and physical qualities—perfect for market gardeners or small-space growers.
Hybrids also benefit from “hybrid vigor,” making them stronger, more productive, and often more resistant to disease. Important to know: Hybrid seeds can’t be saved and regrown successfully—the next generation may revert to one of the parent plants or be sterile. Both options have their advantages, depending on your gardening goals!
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