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OPEN-POLLINATED SEEDS, SEED

PROPOGATION, CLOSE SPACING, AND

SEED SAVING

GOAL: Enhanced and uninterrupted root and plant growth

ow that we know a little about the body and soul of
our Earth, we are ready to witness the birth of
seedlings. Just for a moment, close your eyes and
pretend you are the seed of your favorite plant, tree,
vegetable, fruit, ower, or herb. You are all alone. You
can do nothing in this state. Slowly you begin to hear
sounds around you. The wind, perhaps. You feel warmth
from the sun, feel the ground underneath you. What do
you need for good growth? Think like a seed, and ask
yourself what a seed needs. It needs an entire microcosm
of the world—air, warmth, moisture, soil, nutrients, and
microorganisms. Plants need all these things, as do birds,
insects, and animals.

Note: Seeds can germinate 2 to 7 times faster in a flat mix containing compost,

because of the humic acids in the compost.