InfoBar
The InfoBar was developed by Livingseeds to provide our customers with as much in-depth planting information for each variety as possible, giving you the tools for success at your fingertips.
All seed packets have our InfoBar label on the back of the packet for easy reference.
A lot of work has gone into the development of our InfoBar and we trust that this information will help you in making informed gardening decisions.
All seed orders are shipped with a free InfoBar leaflet.
THE INFOBAR
ICON KEY
African Heirloom: This is a traditional African variety. Typically collected in deep rural villages throughout Africa. These varieties have developed natural resistance to local diseases.
African Open Pollinated: Typically known in the industry as a "landrace", these are African varieties that have a rich genetic diversity, are Open Pollinated but do not have heirloom status.
Open Pollinated: A variety (if kept pure) that will breed true from season to season.
Heirloom: Typically a variety that has been handed down from generation to generation. These varieties were well-known in communities or were commercially available before 1950.
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SOWING METHOD
Transplant: This seed is best started in seedling trays and then transplanted once they are past the two true leaf stage.
Sow Direct: This seed is best sown directly in the soil. These seeds do not enjoy being transplanted, if you do you could reduce your yield.
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EASE OF GROWTH
1 = Very Easy
2 = Medium
3 = Can be challenging
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PLANT USE
Medicinal: This variety is or has been used for medicinal purposes. (Please consult your Doctor / Medical practitioner)
Benificial Insect Attractor: Beneficial and Predatory insects for either pollen and/or nectar.
Insect deterrent: Deters insects in the home and/or garden.
Cuisine: A well-known cooking variety, suited for home cooking and sought after by professional chefs.
Root Crop: Grown mainly for harvesting its root.
Salad Greens: Grown mainly as a leaf crop or the young leaves can be used as salad greens.
Dry Beans: Superb dry bean variety.
Green Beans: Grown mainly as a green bean crop.
Shelly Beans: The beans of this variety are well suited for use as shelly beans.
Culinary: Denotes Herb varieties that are used for culinary purposes.
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GROWTH HABIT
Pots / Small Gardens: This variety is suitable for planting in pots or small gardens, as they do not take up a lot of space.
Train / Trellis / Pole variety: This variety can be trained up a lattice/fence/pole or string.
Indeterminate: This tomato variety will do best trained up a string or in a wire cage. Will produce continuously.
Bush / Determinate: This plant has a bush or compact growth habit.