Growing Seed Crops

A Series of Factsheets for the Northeast

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Natasha Field and Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Cornell University | 2024

Northeastern farmers and seed keepers are interested in increasing seed production for on-farm, community, and commercial use. This series of Cornell University fact sheets shares useful production information for a range of vegetable crops.

Growing of Lettuce Seed Crop Fact Sheet

Basics of Growing Carrots, Beets and Onions for Seed in the Northeast

Timing of Planting and Harvest for Annual Seed Crops

Trellising Seed Crops

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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.