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A: Seed packages with the USDA Organic logo that are also labeled organic have been verified as organic by a third-party certifier. This process involves verifying that the seed was produced to comply with the National Organic Standards.

Seed packages without the USDA Organic logo that are not labeled organic cannot be verified as organic. This can be due to one of our many small scale growers producing seed for us, who have not been verified organic by a third-party certifier. Please keep in mind that all our seed is guaranteed Non-GMO, untreated, and naturally grown.

A: YES! Although our seeds have traits that we find exceedingly important for growers of Zones 9 and 10, that does not mean they cannot be grown successfully elsewhere. The most primary factor to keep in mind is days to maturity to ensure the crop will grow to maturity in your growing zone. In Zones 9 and 10, we have an incredibly long growing season, and as such, we offer many long-maturing varieties. Please check the days to maturity for the crop and variety you wish to grow to guarantee your success. You can find this on the product page for each product in the section called "Product Details." This appears in different places on the product page on different devices.

A: Hybrid seeds are produced by crossing two plants with desirable characteristics. This happens in nature naturally. The hybrid varieties we carry offer our growers the best in production, taste, disease resistance, and maximum yield in small spaces. We believe strongly in saving heirloom seeds and, as part of our mission, provide education and support to our growers who want to save seeds from heirloom varieties. Hybrid seeds are offered to help support the expanding number of small scale growers who provide valuable food to their communities.

A: Regionally adapted seeds are varieties of flowers, herbs, and vegetables that do particularly well in an area of the United States or the world. Our farm trials help us decide which varieties are best for our growers in Zones 9 and 10. Our seed production team also works to produce seeds and select from traits that are well suited to growers in the American Southwest. This all leads to regionally adapted seeds, which makes you more successful in the garden.

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