How to choose the right seeds for your home garden?

Have you ever wondered about the impact of seeds on our lives?

From the food we eat to the fibers in the clothes we wear & most of the products we use in our daily lives are made from corn, cotton, wheat, barley, flax, and many others, all seeds. They are called beej or bija, which means “containment of life,” i.e., they are the source of life on earth & the origin of our food chain. Though tiny, the seeds contain the power a tree needs to grow.

The first and foremost prerequisite for growing any plant is the seeds because the plant relies on the seeds to replicate themselves over successive years & seasons. But nowadays, when so many different varieties of seeds are available in the market, it becomes challenging to decide which ones to buy. Until we can understand the different types of seeds available in the market and the differences between these seeds, we will not be able to decide which seeds are right for our home garden.

Choosing the Right Seeds

Do you always find yourself in a dilemma when choosing seeds for your edible garden?

Not anymore!

With planting season around the corner, it’s time to decide what to grow. Until we are fully aware of the different types of seeds & their differences, we cannot make a clear & accurate decision about seed selection. So, we are going to make your seed selection easier. Read on!
There are mostly four types of seeds available, which are the following;

1. F1 Hybrid seeds
2. GMO/Genetically modified seeds
3. Heirloom/desi seeds
4. Organic heirloom/desi seeds

F1 Hybrid seeds, often labeled with letters & numbers behind them such as (F1,F2 etc.) are created by cross-pollinating two or more different varieties of the same plant, whereas open-pollinated heirloom or Desi seeds are naturally carried over years after years, i.e., they have been growing in a place for years, and the farmer uses the seed for next sowing. In this way, the seed transfers from one generation to another. They result from natural pollination between two similar parent plants. On the other hand, GMO or genetically modified seeds are altered through human intervention; the genes from different species are inserted into plants to attain desired characteristics such as resistance to pests.

The hybrid & GMO seeds cannot be used to grow the next generation of plants as the plants obtain mixed characteristics of two different parent plants, whereas the seeds saved from heirloom varieties are “true to type,” which means they will yield the same type as their parent plant & can be saved year after year.

Hybrid seeds feature traits like disease resistance, improved flavor or productivity, earlier maturity & so on, and the organic Desi seeds are loved for their flavor.

Ever wondered if hybrid seeds produce such useful traits, then why should you sow organic heirloom seeds instead?

The difference between Hybrid and Heirloom Seeds

Though hybrid seeds have their own benefits, they are not “true to type”, which means the offspring does not produce the same characteristics as its parent plants. Thus, their seeds can not be saved for future generations.

Organic heirloom seeds are known to taste better and are more nutritious. Their seeds require a bit more care but are less expensive; unlike hybrid seeds, you don’t have to buy them each time you want to grow the same variety. The use of chemical fertilizers & pesticides may make the produce more glossy & appealing, but it doesn’t make it good for our health & environment.

To ensure that you choose the best seeds for your home garden, reflect back on two factors; their genetics and how they were produced. Your health & growth of the plants always depends on the quality of seeds chosen by you.

Are all desi heirloom seeds organic?

Not really; the most important thing to consider with heirloom seeds is that not all of them are organic. Whether the seeds are organic or non-organic depends on how the seeds are grown & produced, i.e., whether the parent plants had been in contact with chemical fertilizers or not.

Organic desi seeds were commonly found about 100 to 200 years ago but are very rare today because nowadays chemical fertilizers are sprayed on the majority of the plants. You may have noticed that while we try to grow vegetables organically at home, it’s quite a difficult task as the protection from organic fertilizers is often not enough for these plants. Most of the time, we are left with no choice but to use chemical fertilizers. Do you know the reason behind this? It’s because if we have used the F1 type of seeds to grow the plants, then organic manures and pesticides are ineffective, as the plants from F1 seeds are usually grown in controlled conditions similar to a lab. Yes, this is very alarming, yet true

On the other hand, if you are using organic desi seeds for your home garden, then you would be surprised to notice that these seeds respond to organic manure or pest repellents very well because the parents of these plants have never tasted chemical fertilizers. How do we know if the seeds are organic ? Whether the seeds are organic or non-organic depends on how the seeds are grown & produced, i.e., whether the parent plants had been in contact with chemical fertilizers or not. Because of these reasons, we can rightly conclude that organic desi seeds are most suitable for organic home gardening. There are many more advantages too. These desi seeds require minimal help to grow, and their yield is superior in both taste and nutritional quality.

Now, have you begun to wonder why no one talks about organic desi seeds being the best type of seeds for home gardening? See, firstly we must understand that most people don’t know about organic desi seeds. Secondly, even if you get these seeds from somewhere, you would only be able to grow plants very minimally from them. We have also faced the same situation, and when we did not find them anywhere else, we decided to create a solution for all of us! After months of research, testing, and intense hard work, we were able to create a seed bank with a wide variety of seeds so that it will be easy for you to find them and not search for them anywhere. Check out the seed bank on our website “satopradhan.com“.

What’s special about Satopradhan organic desi seeds?

We at Satopradhan offer an extensive range of seeds used to grow sprouts, microgreens, leafy greens, seasonal vegetables, herbs & fruits. All our seeds are native to India and organically cultivated. These high-quality seeds are:

• Untreated: No synthetic fertilizers or herbicides are used to produce them
• Organic: Taken from parent plants which were also grown organically
• Open-pollinated: Capable of reproducing themselves & can use them for plantation in next season
• Heirloom: Saved & handed down through generations while preserving the unique qualities of plants they produce.

Categories of plants to grow at home using seeds

Whether you want delicious fresh produce or to add a splash of color to your home garden, you don’t require a green thumb to grow your plants. When considering starting your plants from seed, you have many options to choose from different varieties of plants. Some of the different kinds of edible plants that can be easily grown at home in containers are:

• Sprouts & Microgreens
  100% Organic & heirloom seeds are ideal for growing as sprouts & microgreens. These seeds are untreated, specifically selected & packed for fast growth, high germination & good texture to assure that you are producing the highest quality & most nutritious sprouts and microgreens. These seeds grow into super-nutritious, crunchy & versatile germinated seeds with 30 times more nutrition than a fully grown vegetable!

• Leafy Greens
  Easy to grow leafy greens which you can harvest after 35-40 days from sowing, are much more nutritious than their mature counterparts. We provide a wide range of options of non-hybrid, desi seeds to grow them quickly, even in the smallest space, and yes, they can be grown all year round 🙂

• Culinary Herbs
  Our herbs selection comprises completely organic, desi, Non-GMO seeds for the most commonly used, aromatic & flavourful herbs used across many dishes. The seeds grow into highly aromatic, versatile & beneficial plants used fresh or dried to add flavor to the food!

• Summer Vegetables
   A wide variety of open-pollinated, desi vegetable seeds can tolerate warm temperatures. The best part about them is that you can use & grow them up to monsoons. Also, the plants grown are heat-tolerant, which means they enjoy long days & a warm climate with a cooling effect on the body to help beat the heat

• Winter Vegetables
  Rich in antioxidants, vegetable seeds that have high levels of sugar content & the ability to withstand cold weather.

• Beneficial Flowers
  Perennial and annual varieties of edible flower seeds to help attract beneficial pollinators to your garden, be the best companions to your vegetables & add flavor or color to your food. Growing these beautiful, fragrant & edible blooms adds a colorful spark to your home garden!

• Easy to grow fruits
   Premium-quality seeds for fresh, juicy & fast-growing fruits that can be easily grown in grow bags at home. 

Essential Information

Seed packets offered by Satopradhan provide you with detailed & authentic information, which may be helpful to make your home garden a success. These include some useful information like:

• Sowing time
• Plant to plant spacing
• Harvest time
• Ideal temperature
• Other instructions regarding its future care are required.

Charge your seeds before sowing

One of the most important steps in Yogic gardening is to charge your seeds! This might be the first time you are hearing about this. Before sowing your seeds, do not forget to charge & empower your seeds with positive thoughts & the Supreme Soul’s blessings to enhance the potency of the seeds. How to do this? Place the seeds in your hands with lots of love and visualize Supreme Soul’s pure, positive and powerful vibrations charging the seeds. Now, these seeds are filled with energy and are ready to grow into very healthy, highly nutritious plants. While these plants are growing, send positive vibrations towards them. There is power in our thoughts and our vibrations which will impact the growth of the plants in our home garden.

So, are you now dreaming of starting a garden in your little corner of the world?

There is nothing more rewarding than planting food and watching it grow from seed to harvest. Always remember, that the quality of the seed plays a significant role in setting up a home garden. Characteristics such as purity, strong germination rate, trueness to type & appearance are essential for establishing a garden.

Reap the benefits of freshly harvested, organic produce from your home garden with our natural selection of high-quality seeds that have an unmatched richness of flavor & nutritional benefits. Go ahead & order open-pollinated, high-quality organic desi seeds from our online store to start growing your vegetable garden! 

We are always there to support you in your home gardening journey. For any enquiries or order placement, WhatsApp 7087984000