Comments on: GMO/Monsanto-Free Seed Companies, Seed Starting, and Other “Seedy” Things…

By: GeriMiller

GeriMiller — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:47:18 +0000

Rene’s has signed the safe seed pledge and doesn’t sell any GMO seeds. You can call and specifically ask if they still sell any of their hybrid seeds from Monsanto/Seminis sources and if so, they’ll give you a listing.

By: GeriMiller

GeriMiller — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:33:23 +0000

If you read the list in the blog, you’d see that we listed that Territorial did sell some seeds from Seminis. It’s listed there. “Territorial Seed Company – *Tom Johns, the pres. of Territorial posted in the comments on my blog about Seminis being owned by Monsanto, and said customer service will provide a list of seeds they buy from Seminis, so you can avoid them. He also said that Seminis is providing less varieties every year (typical of Monsanto) and they are finding suitable replacements. So, don’t count them out completely. I’ve just sent him an email 12/30 to get an update.*” They have since stopped selling ANY seeds from Seminis or any seed from Monsanto and have signed the Safe Seed Pledge (link provided in the blog) so they are GMO/Monsanto free. I just called them to verify – no GMO seeds sold at all!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:30:28 +0000

I just researched a list of non-GMO’s I received from a friend. Abundant Life Seeds is parented by a company called Territorial Seed Company. TSC distributes seeds from Seminis- a Monsanto seed company. So…..what’s the deal there? I have seen it on more than one ‘research’ site. Not personal blogs, but regular websites….So is this really a list of non-GMO’s, or is this a Monsanto seed list-disguised as a non-GMO list? Not trying to be rude, just wondering. If I’m misinformed please please please correct me! I’m just going by what I’ve been reading. On this list I received there were 2 others which were supposed to be non-GMO/Monsanto-free seeds. They weren’t! They started out that way, but their distributor is now owned by Monsanto.

By: Penny Larrett/Earl

Penny Larrett/Earl — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:08:41 +0000

Love to puchase seed that is not GMO for my small garden. Love to be able to save some seeds.

By: Marleeo

Marleeo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:29:20 +0000

Great site! I am sad to see that some of my old seed companies are on the Monsanto list, but glad most of them are not. I would be super sad to hear that all early girl tomato seed is now owned by Monsanto.

By: GeriMiller

GeriMiller — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:35:48 +0000

Hi Tony! Send me your catalog…I’d love to take a look! Home Grown Edible Landscapes, 2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd. #333, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Thanks!

By: GeriMiller

GeriMiller — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:34:49 +0000

Thank you for your comment Guy. No I have not connected with the Natn’l Home Garden Club. Thanks for the link!

By: guy r. wingard

guy r. wingard — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:33:15 +0000

very interesting, have you offered an story to NATIONAL HOME GARDEN CLUB – I’m a lifetime member, a link on my web site as well as a link to PINETREE seeds. – I will pas this on .

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:32:57 +0000

Don’t forget about Http://Humbleseed.com which is non-GMO, and not related to any corporation at all!

By: GeriMiller

GeriMiller — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:29:16 +0000

I’ll check that out. Thanks.