Open pollination
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"Open pollination" and "open pollinated" refer to a variety of concepts in the context of the sexual reproduction of plants. Generally speaking, the term refers to plants pollinated naturally by birds
Detasseling corn (maize) plants from one variety in a field where two varieties are planted. The male flowers are removed so that all seeds are hybrids sired from the second variety.
Heirloom tomato
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An heirloom tomato is an open-pollinated, non-hybrid heirloom cultivar of tomato. They are classified as family heirlooms, commercial heirlooms, mystery heirlooms, or created heirlooms. They usually h
Open pollination
…they breed true, the seeds of open-pollinated plants are often saved by home gardeners and farmers. Popular examples of open-pollinated plants include heirloom tomatoes, beans, peas, and many other garden vegetables. A second use of the term "open pollination" refers to pollination by insects, birds, wind, or other…
Organic heirloom tomatoes
Selection of heirlooms, plus one hybrid, the Early Girl (second largest red)
Fresh tomatoes displayed in crates at a farmers’ market in France.