Certified organic: Seeds harvested, stored and handled under the guidelines required by the USDA & National Organic Program (NOP)
Heirloom: An open Pollinated Variety whose seed lines have been maintained and passed down over 50 years by generations of gardeners and farmers, prized for traits such as appearance and flavor. All Heirlooms are open Pollinated
Open pollinated (OP): A seed Variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. Seeds saved from OP varieties will produce plants very similar to their parents. Where as Hybrids will not.
Seeds can be kept for years in proper storage. Ideally cool and dry temperature less than 40 degrees. Can also be kept in the freezer.
