Forty-five plant types are regenerated from seed. Most are annuals that will produce seed each year, while some are biennials that require two growing seasons to reproduce…
Some plant types are stored as bulbs or tubers rather than as seed. Each of the four vegetative plant types we maintain requires its own method of storage and regeneration…
Potatoes and sweet potatoes are maintained in a tissue culture laboratory rather than in the field. Established in 1994, the tissue culture laboratory
minimizes the amount of time, space, and labor required to maintain these plant types. Over…
Established in 1990, the Historic Orchard contains hundreds of 19th century apple varieties on twelve scenic acres. The orchard is open to the public from March through December…
In addition to apples, 360 grape varieties are maintained in the orchard. These varieties were graciously donated to Seed Savers Exchange by the late Elmer Swenson, accomplished grape breeder from Osceola, Wisconsin. Swenson dedicated his life to breeding hardy grape…
