Join David Catzel, our BC Seed Security Program Manager at FarmFolk CityFolk, on a tour of our Seed Hub Site at Fraser Common Farm Co-op.
Throughout the growing season, our Hub Site serves as a space for seed production, variety trials, seed cleaning and packing, and hands-on learning opportunities.
In the videos below, David shares what is growing at the Hub Site and how our variety trials help us better understand which crops and varieties are well suited to BC’s diverse growing conditions.
From purple bok choy and sorghum to African eggplants and many other crops, our Lower Mainland Seed Hub has a wide range of varieties that support local seed production and on-farm research.
Join David for a walk through the site to learn more about what we are growing, the seed production and research happening throughout the season, and some of the varieties we are currently evaluating. You may also spot a few crops being considered for future Citizen Seed Trials.
Choosing the right variety can make a significant difference for growers. Through our variety trial programs, we work with farmers, seed growers, researchers, and community members to evaluate vegetable varieties and identify high-quality seeds that are well adapted to regional growing conditions.
In this second video, we highlight the important role of Citizen Seed Trial and CANOVI participants. From backyard gardens and urban balconies to farms, growers across the province collect valuable data that contributes to the development of regionally adapted vegetable varieties.
We invite you to join our webinar Breeding Tomatoes: Northern Trait Selection on August 12th, where Northern Gardener, Karen Olivier will share how 15+ years of breeding led to unique varieties now grown across Canada, and beyond.
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