Understanding Seed Types To Improve your Seed Saving Success

Growing and saving seeds introduces you to a language all its own

If you have ever looked through a seed catalogue or cruised through the seed display at a store, you quickly realize there are a LOT of terms associated with seeds.  To be a successful seed saver, it becomes important to have at least some understanding of the common types of seeds and the terms used to describe them.

Seeds are usually categorized by how the plants are grown and by their origin stories.  Here are the six most important types of seed to help you navigate through your seed buying and seed saving decisions.