Ancient watermelons were likely yellow and orange, not red. Byzantine mosaics plus paintings and seeds found in Egyptians tombs help researches uncover the origins of the modern watermelon. Yellow watermelons date back 5,000 years and were grown in northern and Southern Africa. Yellow watermelons have more beta carotene while red watermelons have more lycopene. Yellow watermelons also have a more honey sweet flavor. I carry heirloom yellow crimson and tendersweet orange watermelon seeds as well red watermelon varieties. The watermelon seeds are open pollinated and will breed true to type. #watermelon #melon #yellowmelon #yellowwatermelon #orangemelon #watermelons #fruit #seeds #seed #history #health #redmelon #egyptians #antioxidant

The E Coli organic carrot outbreak stemmed from Grimmway Farms. Grimmway Farms and Bolthouse farms have a duopoly on carrot supply. Grimmway Farms is owned by a private equity firm and is suing Cuyama valley residents in Southern California over water rights. There are contaminated carrots recalled under Whole Foods, Grimmway Farms, Trader Joe’s, Cal-Organic, Bunny Luv, Target, and Wegman carrot labels to name a few. You can join the boycott of Grimmway and Bolthouse Farms. You can support local farms and grow your own heirloom carrot seeds instead. #recall #carrotrecall #carrot #ecoli #organic #grimmway #bolthouse #water #cleanwater #lawsuit #carrots #health #boycott #contamination #california #fda

Seeded watermelons are nearly impossible to find at the grocery store. Seedless watermelons control our commercial watermelon supply, accounting for 92% of melons sold. Seedless watermelons are triploids hybrids that cannot be replanted. The seedless watermelons may still produce seeds but they are sterile. I carry ten varieties of heirloom watermelon seeds that are open-pollinated, non-gmo, breed true to type, and are pesticides free. - all sweet watermelon - Charleston gray watermelon - crimson sweet watermelon - Dixie Queen watermelon - Florida giant watermelon - jubilee watermelon - striped Klondike blue watermelon - sugar baby watermelon - tendersweet orange watermelon - yellow crimson watermelon #watermelon #seeded #seedless #seededwatermelon #seedlesswatermelon #seeds #heirloomseeds #gardening #garden #farming #health #fruit #homegarden

The USDA approves GMO wheat. The genetically modified wheat was developed by Argentinian biotech company Bioceres to be drought tolerant and glufosinate resistant. The FDA already gave no questions asked approval for the GMO wheat. You can support local organic grain mills and family farms producing organic flour with ancient grains. You can use my farm map to find local organic grain mills, and I carry heirloom khorasan wheat seeds. #gmo #geneticmodification #geneticallymodified #gmowheat #flour #wheat #ancientgrains #organicflour #organicgrains #pasta #glyphosate #heirloomseeds #health #usda #fda

Pasta water contains concentrated residues of the herbicide glyphosate. A study found that 73% of glyphosate residues in grain transferred to the water during boiling. Beware of adding pasta water to your Italian recipes and sauces because it will contain the herbicide glyphosate. This is the biggest concern for non organic grains since glyphosate can be used as a pre harvest drying agent. #glyphosate #herbicide #organic #pasta #grains #sauce #recipe #italianfood #pastasauce #toxic #health

Here are eight crops to sow in September for bountiful late fall and early winter harvests. You can plant arugula, beets, carrots, kale, lettuce, radish, spinach, & and Swiss chard. What else do you like to grow in September? #fallplanting #planting #gardening #garden #homestead #seeds #plant #heirloomseeds #pesticidefree #organic #crops #vegetables

Here are 10 crops to plant in late august for fall and early winter harvests. Plant radish, carrots, kale, lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, chives, spinach, and peas. The vegetables will thrive in the warm but cooling late summer temperatures in your garden. #planting #gardening #heirloomseeds #garden #vegetables #plant #seeds #heirloom #fall #broccoli #carrots #kale #herbs #organic

You can grow your own Jack o lantern pumpkins to carve. The jack o lantern heirloom seed variety comes from the Connecticut field and golden oblong pumpkins. The pilgrims used to make pumpkin pies by adding milk, honey, and spices to the pumpkins. The Irish used to carve turnips but started carving pumpkins which had now become synonymous with Halloween. #pumpkin #pumpkins #halloween #jackolantern #pumpkincarving #halloween #pumpkinpie #pumpkinseeds #heirloomseeds #seeds

Plant native perennial echinacea purpurea (purple coneflowers) in your yard. You will grow your own herbal medicine and provide habitats and food for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Echinacea purpurea helps: - boost immune system - lower inflammation - fight infections - lower oxidative stress - ward off colds #echinacea #echinaceapurpurea #coneflower #purpleconeflower #native #wildflower #herbalmedicine #herbal #herbalhealing #herbs #health #holistic #naturalmedicine

Mock strawberries are invasive false strawberry plants that crowd out native plants. The berries are dry, bland, and can cause allergic reactions to some people. Potentilla ind1ca produce yellow flowers and grow upward. Native strawberries grown downward and produce white flowers. Plant heirloom perennials like Alpine Alexandria Strawberries, Fragaria vesca! #strawberry #berry #native #fruit #fragariavesca #mockstrawberry #heirlooms #heirloomseeds #alpinestrawberries #nativeplants