Fw: Collecting Seed

> Barbara Davis wrote:     
> My suggestion for anyone who wants to collect seed is to go to the 
> library or buy a good book on the subject, then the genetics will
be 
> laid out for you.

I bought a book, gathered information from several web-sites, and
have read catalogues, and they all say different things. So, I'm
still puzzled.

Have you a good book you would recommend ?
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> > I would like to collect seed from some Open-pollinate and
Heirloom
> > varieties. I've read that Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage,
and
> > Cauliflower will cross-pollinate with each other.  
> > 
> > Will they cross even if some are hybrids ?
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> Yes they will cross and why would you want to collect hybrid seed? 

> The offspring will be varied, reversions to what mom and pop were 
> of the hybrid?  If you buy seed of types that have been developed 
> for certain characteristics, then you'll have a plant you can
depend 
> on.
 
I don't wish to collect from the hybrids. Nor do I wish to cross
then. I hoped that I could collect seed from the heirloom if it would
not cross with the hybrid. But since you say they do cross, I guess I
just can't collect see here, unless I'm willing to ''cover'' the crop
and pollinate it by hand, right ?  

Sincerely,       
~Carleen~
Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
Rainier, OR  zone 8
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