Running Workshops
One of the many ways to introduce new people to seed saving is through workshops. But developing workshop materials can be lots of work. To help everyone that wants to share the wonderful activity of seed saving for vegetables we…
Seed Savers Connect
Connecting Seed Savers groups located in Australia
Liz Worth
From Seed to a Feed
This talk was presented at the National Seed Savers Zoom on Sunday 3rd August 2025. This project run by the Bega Valley Seed Savers was focused on strengthening our own network and giving back to our own volunteers. Find the…
One Seed, One Community Bega Valley
This talk was presented at the National Seed Savers Zoom on Sunday 3rd August 2025. It is about the One Seed, One Community program run by the Bega Valley Seed Savers with the Bega Valley Shire Library. Find the recording…
Pumpkin, Zucchini & Squash
Botanical name : Cucurbita spp. Common name : Zucchini, Courgette, Pumpkin, Summer squash and some Gourds Overview Pumpkins and zucchinis can cause some confusion for seed savers as the common names may refer to varieties from four different species. Members…
Nasturtium
Botanical name : Tropaeolum majus Common name : Nasturtium, Indian cress, monk’s cress Images Growing for seed Nasturtiums are an easy plant to grow. There are no special requirements for seed saving unless a particular variety is being grown for seed,…
Buckwheat
Botanical name : Fagopyrun esculentum Common name : Buckwheat Images Growing for seed Buckwheat is a warm season crop. It is relatively quick and can produce mature seed in less than 3 months. Each buckwheat plant produces one of two…
Okra
Botanical name : Abelmoschus esculentus Common name : Okra, Lady’s fingers Images Growing for seed While not requiring cross pollination, okra can be cross-pollinated by insects so should be isolated by at least 250 m from other okra varieties. If the…
Quinoa
Botanical name : Chenopodium quinoa Synonyms : Common name : Quinoa Images Growing for seed Quinoa seed is grown in exactly the same way as the crop is grown for grain. There is some potential for cross-pollination between varieties so they…
Swede and Siberian Kale
Botanical name : Brassica napus Synonyms : Common name : Siberian kale, Russian kale, Rutabaga, Swede, canola, rapeseed Images Growing for seed Brassica napus varieties include some types of canola and rapeseed and will need to be isolated from those crops…
Mustard Greens
Botanical name : Brassica juncea Common name : Mustard, Mustard greens Images Growing for seed Brassica juncea varieties will need to be isolated from other B. juncea varieties to avoid cross-pollination. Isolation distances of at least 250 metres are required. Selection…