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Saving seeds is a simple, ancient practice that allows gardeners to preserve unique plant varieties, save money, and ensure harvests are perfectly adapted to local climates. By exclusively saving seeds from open-pollinated or heirloom plants rather than F1-hybrids, you ensure that the future generations will grow true to type.

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