NORTON, Mass., April 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Seeds of Change ™, the nation’s largest all-organic seed brand, said the 52% year-over-year sales growth was driven by an increase in environmentally conscious consumers who do not plant just for their own health, but for their own healthier environment. In a recent consumer survey, Seeds of Change found that 60% of gardeners say they choose organic seeds and organic gardening practices because it’s better for the environment
“As environmentally conscious consumers want to play their part, many are turning to organic horticulture not only for the quality of the food offered, but also for the positive impact on the environment,” he said Dave Thompson, General Manager of Seeds of Change. “It’s really exciting for gardeners to see how something in our backyards can have a wider impact.”
From the seed to the table
61% of organic gardeners said they choose to garden in order to control their food source. This is evident from research conducted by the brand. Some of the most popular seeds sold by Seeds of Change are also those commonly found in the Environment Working Group’s Dirty Dozen, a summary of pesticide-contaminated fresh produce when it is not organically grown. Lettuce, kale, spinach, peppers, and tomatoes, all of which are on the list, can be easily grown at home, starting with organic seeds and without pesticides, better for those who eat the end product and the environment as a whole.
“Reconnecting with our food, which plays a real role in growing and growing, brings us so much closer to the source,” Thompson continued. “The quality of the local produce is second to none, and over the summer you can plant your favorite seeds for the tastiest, freshest salads or grilled vegetables.”
Subsequent plantings, ie gardeners can plant a second or even third round of seeds, fill the table with fresh organic products well into autumn. Start this spring with long-ripe plants like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, and this summer with fast-growing products like beans, carrots, and beets. In regions where the first frosts don’t appear until late autumn, plant celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage in mid to late summer. Leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce and kale thrive well into the colder months, so the salad is always on the menu. Complete the menu with aromatic herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro, which grow quickly in the summer heat and can be transferred indoors to enjoy in colder weather.
A more intimate gardening experience
Pest control is always a challenge for any gardener, but for organic horticulture, avoiding pesticides can result in a more intimate gardening experience. “Picking up pests is a love job, of course, but that time up close and personal in the garden is what so many organic gardeners love,” continued Thompson.
To rid a garden of pests without chemicals, best practices include routine weed control to keep them from draining valuable nutrients from the plants. These include useful garden bugs such as ladybugs, praying mantises, and lacewings, which eat many harmful pests, and the use of rows of nets will cover tender young seedlings to create a barrier against pests.
About seeds of change
Seeds of Change was founded almost 30 years ago to preserve the biodiversity of seeds and make organically grown seeds more readily available to gardens and farmers. All Seeds of Change products are the largest all-organic seed brand in the country. They are GMO-free and free of pesticides and herbicides. Seeds of Change vegetable, herb and flower seeds are available in retail stores and garden centers across the country.
1 This survey was conducted and conducted by Green Garden Products, the parent company of Seeds of Change, among a demographically representative sample of 176 adult American organic seed gardeners April 19th – 21, 2021.
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