NaturalNews May 20 2014
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the food supply, and for good reason. Natural, nutritious food seems to be rare compared to its altered, compromised counterparts. This has forced labels onto food, which has created some confusion for the consumer as to what exactly they are buying. Here is a guide to help distinguish between three main categories.
Heirlooms
The most natural way to produce plant-based foods, and the way it has been done for thousands of years, is what we now refer to as heirlooms.
It’s quite simple actually — you save the seeds of a fruit or vegetable that has favorable characteristics (color, shape, size and flavor are the most commonly considered) and plant them on a yearly basis. The plants are allowed to open-pollinate and ripen in their own time.
In this case, the seeds are in no way manipulated. The only things to consider are which seeds to save for the next growing season.
Since these seeds can be harvested and planted on a yearly basis, farmers never have to concern themselves with buying those particular types of seeds again. This makes it more sustainable and in many cases more profitable.
These plants most often produce the most appealing taste.