"Bill Rose" wrote in message
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In article , Rick wrote:

James wrote:

I've had varying success using food as a cheap source of seeds. Most
of the dried peas and beans work. A small packet these days usually
cost over $1. A pound of Fava Beans or whole green peas cost less
than that and they usually work.

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Problem is that industrial strength veggies, that are purchased at super
markets, are basically bred for loooooooooong shelf life. Think of them
as the "twinkies" of the vegetable kingdom. Wouldn't you rather have
the best tasting rather than the longest lasting fruits and vegetables.
If you insist on this approach, at least go to a LOCAL farmers market
where the produced was just picked. Ask the people at the table what it
is that you are buying and, if there is a selection, ask what the
differences are. Think globally, eat locally.


I think, an even bigger problem, is the whole hybrid thing. You
get seeds that may or may not have the characteristics of the
parent fruit/vegetable.