Heirloom seeds, or sometimes referred to as survival seeds, are always open pollinated varieties. They will produce the same variety year after year as long as the seeds produced are properly saved. Heirloom seeds provide a wide variety of produce as they are not mass factory produced. Many times in your local nurseries you find the same varieties every year. With Heirloom seeds you can find many old fashioned varieties to try in your garden.

Survival seeds, heirloom seeds that are packaged in such a way to last for years until you need them, are a great way to be prepared for food shortages. Almost everyone has been through food shortages at their local grocery stores due to storms and power outages. Now, rising grocery costs are also causing more people to find alternatives other than the grocery store. Use a survival seed kit to add more variety to your garden, or save them for added security.

Solutions For Science carries the survival kit I mentioned, in addition to a wide range of products and supplies for any kind of natural or man made disaster we may face. I encourage you to check out their site to see what they have to offer.