Question 1

What seeds will be available?

Accepted Answer

For the January 2024 event, we focus on annual veggie crops. These seeds will make up the "Basics" of a productive food garden with a few companion Flowers. You should expect to receive 1-2 Varieties of:
- Slicer/Heirloom Tomato
- Zucchini
- Cucumber
- Table Squash
- Radishes

Question 2

Why is a Seed-Up Important?

Accepted Answer

Times are changing! In recent years we have experienced the fragility of supply chains, the repercussions of chemicals in our food system, and an ever-changing climate.

A Seed-Up gives a boost to the community "seed-economy" allowing members in a community to build a Living Seed Bank!

Question 3

What is a Living Seed Bank?

Accepted Answer

A Living Seed Bank is an opportunity to preserve seeds for Community members & future generations.

Unique to the Living Seed Bank is the ability to adapt the seeds to become better suited to the exact climate & region of the community, improving the quality & yields in just a few seasons.

Question 4

What is OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative)?

Accepted Answer

The OSSI Pledge: You have the freedom to use these OSSI-pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this Pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.

Question 5

Where did this Idea come from?

Accepted Answer

All the credit belongs to the Team at Urban Farm U in Phoenix, Arizona who started the Great American Seed-Up to build a "Living Seed Bank" and then built the Seed-Up in a Box program in response to Covid restrictions.

The Great Northwest Seed-Up