Keeping heirloom seeds in our gardens and on our tables.

Founded in 1975

Seed Savers Exchange's Mission

Seed Savers Exchange stewards America’s culturally diverse and endangered garden and food crop legacy for present and future generations. We educate and connect people through collecting, regenerating, and sharing heirloom seeds, plants, and stories.

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Seed Savers Exchange offers a mix of virtual and in-person events throughout the year. Learn from our knowledgeable staff as well as experienced growers and seed savers in our network, and support our nonprofit mission to save America’s heirloom seeds.

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September 12, 2026 / Heritage Farm, 3074 North Winn Rd, Decorah, IA 52101

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Episode 1: Seeds as Living History with Michael Twitty

Sowing Connections with Seed Savers Exchange Episode 1: Seeds as Living History with Michael Twitty Whether large or small, seeds represent so much more than the food they produce. This…

A leafy green, compact head of 'Winter Density' lettuce

Varieties

12 Heat-Tolerant Lettuce Varieties

While lettuce is a mainstay in diets year-round, it is actually a cool-season crop and bolts, or goes to seed, in hot weather. However, some lettuce varieties have been bred by gardeners over time to tolerate warmer temperatures and resist bolting early in the season. Plant these heat-tolerant lettuce varieties to extend your salad harvests.

A farm team plants second year cabbage in a field.

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