The Safe Seed Promise

NE Seed is Proud to be a No-GMO Seed Company.

We only sell seeds created by traditional breeding practices. To use the example of tomatoes:

GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) an analog to the scientific description GE (Genetically Engineered) vs. Hybrid Seeds (defined as F1 (Hybrid) vs. Open Pollinated Seeds (defined as OP or H (Heirloom).

A GMO is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques at the DNA level. A GMO tomato could be created using genes from a salmon to make a tomato resistant to cold temperatures. NE Seed promises to NOT knowingly sell GMO seeds.

A Hybrid tomato (F1) is created by cross-pollinating two different tomato varieties (much like bees do in nature). The seed resulting from this cross-pollination is a Hybrid.

An Open Pollinated (OP or H) tomato is the result of a tomato that pollinates itself. For example, a Brandywine tomato has a Brandywine tomato as both the female and male parent.

Our Safe Seed Promise We recognize the importance of supporting and maintaining the genetic diversity of plants for the benefit of future generations and the health of our planet. To that end, we promise to not knowingly buy, sell, or trade any genetically engineered seed or seed produced from genetically engineered plants. That is our promise to you, our valued customers.