If you’ve purchased seed from us, you’ve probably noticed a tag attached to every bag. This is called an analysis tag, and it plays an important role in ensuring transparency, quality, and compliance in the seed industry. What Is the Purpose of Seed Tags? An analysis tag is a label that outlines exactly what’s in your seed bag and the quality of that seed. It provides key information about the contents of a specific seed lot, giving you confidence in what you’re planting. This isn’t...

Pollinators play a critical role in both natural ecosystems and food production. Bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other animals help plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Without this process, many plants wouldn’t be able to produce seeds or fruit. The Impact on Our Food Supply A large portion of the food we rely on exists because of pollinators. Many crops (including fruits, vegetables, and nuts) depend on pollination to produce harvestable yields. In fact,...

Some seeds don’t germinate right away, even under good conditions. Understanding dormancy and how to work with it can greatly improve your planting success, especially with native and wildflower species. What Is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is the practice of planting seed in late fall, after temperatures have dropped low enough to prevent germination. The seed remains inactive through the winter and begins growing naturally in the spring when soil temperatures rise and spring showers...