Seed Catalogue

Seed Catalogue
2017
What We Do?
For thousands of years people all over the world have cultivated crops and saved
seed, creating a huge diversity of food and varieties. In the past 100 years with the
advent of industrial agriculture we have lost 75% of this biodiversity worldwide.
Here at Irish Seed Savers our main objective is to conserve as many of Ireland’s
native varieties of vegetables, grains and fruits to create a living bank of heritage
crops to share with the gardeners of today.
By choosing these seeds you are helping the preservation of biodiversity for future
generations. The Seeds are Open Pollinated Seeds.
Open Pollinated varieties unlike F1 hybrids, stay true to seed from one generation
to the next thus allowing you to save your own seeds. By using Open Pollinated
(OP) varieties you contribute to keeping food security in your own hands.
For more information visit: www.open-pollinated-seeds.org.uk
Irish Seed Savers is a registered charity CHY 13989 and relies on your purchases,
support and donations. www.irishseedsavers.ie
ISSA – Irish Seed Savers Association / S.G. – Seed Guardian / C.O. - Certified Organic
SEEDS: €2.95 per pack for vegetables or €3.25 for flowers.
Popular varieties may run out towards the end of the season.
We welcome any gardening news, tips and feedback from your own experiences
growing our seeds so that we can share it with others.
Inside Illustrations
from Thomas Etty
Irish Seed Savers Association are very grateful to Pobal, LEADER, the Department
of Agriculture, The Jackson Foundation, Irish Environmental Network, Clare County
Council, Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Limerick County Council,
Patagonia & Croí Publishing for their very valued support of our organisation.