How and where can you get good quality seeds?

Seeds can be purchased from various retailers. Since efficiency is what matters most in an aquaponics/hydroponic system, it is advantageous to use seeds of tested quality. For European retailers, the organic seal with information about the leading control body is informative.

And: don't buy hybrid seeds! These are not self-propagating. This means that you cannot get any more seeds from the fruits for a new breeding.

However, the regulations for obtaining the EU organic seal are relatively simple, as they only require that the mother plant be grown under organic regulations for one year. If the mother plant is not cultivated according to organic regulations in the following years, the organic seal is still valid, regardless of what fertilizers or pesticides are used. For American traders, the certificate symbol OG can indicate that the production of the seeds is subject to strict USDA regulations . Further information regarding origin, brand or intermediaries strengthens the retailer's transparency.

If the seeds do not come from the EU, check with your dealer whether they follow your country's legal requirements. The import of plants, fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, seeds and other fresh plant parts from third countries is only possible with a phytosanitary certificate. In the same sense, this is also necessary for you as an operator if you want to purchase your seeds directly from countries outside the EU in the future.

Solid seeds, i.e. seeds from controlled organic cultivation without the use of pesticides or genetic engineering, produce an end product of stable and high quality. Sustainability, trust, regionality and quality are crucial for the success of your future production and it starts on a small scale with the selection of the right seeds. The dealers listed here have no connection to us and do not represent a purchase recommendation and only serve to provide an initial overview of the different varieties and other criteria such as "old varieties" which are sure to inspire many. 

Sources of purchase options/buy seeds:

Non-organic and partially organic:
https://www.microgreen-shop.com/?s=anis&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/search/?q=anis&search-button=&lang=en_US

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