Seeds & Varieties
Heirloom desi seeds, preservation, indigenous varieties, seed sovereignty, seed banks.
Heirloom vs Hybrid — Understanding Your Seeds
beginnerThe complete comparison of heirloom, open-pollinated, and hybrid seeds for Indian organic farmers — why desi varieties matter, what you lose with hybrids, and how to choose.
Indigenous Crop Varieties of India: A Living Heritage Worth Saving
beginnerIndia's most important traditional crop varieties by crop — paddy, wheat, vegetables, millets, pulses — where to find them and why they outperform hybrids in organic systems.
Seed Saving: Complete Guide to Selecting, Processing, and Storing Seeds
beginnerHow to save seeds from every major vegetable and grain crop — selection criteria, processing methods, drying, storage containers, and viability testing.
Seed Preservation — Saving Seeds Year After Year
intermediateComplete guide to harvesting, drying, treating, and storing seeds from open-pollinated varieties. Traditional Indian methods alongside modern storage science.
Seed Sovereignty: Why Farmer-Controlled Seeds Matter for India
intermediateThe political, economic, and ecological case for seed sovereignty — Plant Variety Protection Act, corporate seed control, and India's community seed saving movement.