What to Know When Buying Seeds For Survival
In a disaster scenario, where there are food shortages, survival seeds could be more precious than gold. It will mean the difference between life and death for some. When buying seeds for a survival garden or homestead, there are certain considerations that one should be aware of before purchasing. Buy Heirloom, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO (non genetically modified) When buying seeds for a survival garden, or homestead, make sure that the seeds purchased are open pollinated, heirloom and non hybrid seeds. These have not been genetically modified and will still have the capacity to produce viable seeds for their crops. How Many Seeds are Needed Do research to find how many crops are produced by each plant and take into account how many members of the family will be eating the crops. Typically, a person does not need to use an entire packet unless they are on a farm. Longevity of Seeds Seeds are alive, and will expire. If they are not stored properly, there longevity is depleted. Th...