How To Read The GB Cultural info Codes
The GB Cultural info Codes are found in the "Detailed Description" of most varieties. Click on "Item #" or "Description" to get to "Detailed Description".

For Vegetable and Compost Crop Seeds
The best Temperature Range for growing: CW=cold weather, WW=warm weather, HW=hot weather, ALL=likes all three.
Matures - how long it takes for the plant to mature, in weeks (unless otherwise noted). F=approximate time until first cutting.
Harvest - how long the harvest normally lasts in weeks (unless otherwise noted). 0 weeks means that it must be harvested immediately. AC=approx time between successive cuttings.
Yield - expected yield in pounds per 100 square feet, grown Biointensively at the recommended spacing. The lower number is for beginners and the higher one is for experienced growers in good soil.
Spacing - seeds or transplants should be planted this many inches apart, equidistantly to maximize their effectiveness. This spacing is for Biointensively grown crops. Row spacing is often further apart.
Area - the number of square feet that should be planted Biointensively with one of our packets. A packet will plant approximately four times this area if you plant in rows (including space between the rows).

For Herb and Flower Seeds
Plant Type - A=Annual, P=Perennial, PA=Perennial, but will flower the first year, B=Biennial, HA=Hardy annual, HHA=half hardy annual.
Ht - Height when mature, expressed in feet ( ‘) or inches (").
Spacing - seeds or transplants should be planted this many inches apart, equidistantly to maximize their effectiveness. This spacing is for Biointensively grown crops. Row spacing is often further apart.
Area - the number of square feet that should be planted Biointensively with one of our packets. A packet will plant approximately four times this area if you plant in rows (including space between the rows).

Key To Seed Codes
The Seed Code is found in the "Detailed Description" of most varieties. Click on "Item #" or "Description" to get to detailed description.

ALL OUR SEEDS ARE OPEN-POLLINATED AND UNTREATED
Untreated = The seed itself has had no chemicals or fungicides applied to it.
Open-pollinated = Naturally-bred - Non-hybrid - non-genetically engineered.

GB = GROW BIOINTENSIVE APPROVED seed. Grown sustainably, with compost and organic fertilizers according to our strict standards. No chemicals.
B = Biointensive seed. Seed grown by Biointensive methods, and without the use of any chemicals. Often small or backyard growers who are longtime seed savers fulfill Biointensive qualifications but have not yet been certified.
O = Certified Organic. Seed from plants certified by the appropriate state and federal certifying organizations, in compliance with the National Organic Program Standards. We are a CCOF Certified Organic Handler, CDFA #23-0336.
N = Natural Seed. Seed grown by natural methods, and without the use of chemicals. Often small or backyard growers who are longtime seed savers and dedicated organic gardeners would fulfill organic qualifications but cannot afford certification costs or do not wish to be registered.
C = Commercial seed. No control over growing methods, but best sources we know of for excellent, untreated seed.

ALL OUR SEEDS ARE OPEN-POLLINATED AND UNTREATED We do not carry any hybrid varieties or any treated seed.Our county, Mendocino County, was the first in the nation to ban the growing of GMO crops. In addition, along with many other seed companies, Bountiful Gardens has signed the following pledge:

The Safe Seed Pledge
Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative,

We pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.

The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families, or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthier people and communities.
For a current complete list of all companies who have signed the above Safe Seed Pledge, contact:
The Safe Seed Initiative
c/o Council for Responsible Genetics
5 Upland Road, #3
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140
phone 617-868-0870
or crg@gene-watch.org