Did you know?
* Irish Seed Savers have over 600 varieties of heritage, open-pollinated vegetable varieties from Ireland and from gene banks around the world.
* The association comprises a supporter base of over 1700 individuals; a network of seed and apple tree growers; pomologists; orchardists; conservationists; academics, researchers; educators; community gardens and orchard groups.
* Irish Seed Savers also makes available the apple tree varieties to farmers, schools, community groups, the traditional orchardist, the home gardener as well as supporters to grow and reap the many benefits of not only growing your own food, but contributing to the protection of Ireland’s biodiversity, food heritage and ultimately our food security.
* If you do not know where to start, Seed Savers run workshops on creating your own orchard. They also host tasting tours in August; September, and October. This allows the public to learn about the varieties of heritage apples trees, enabling you to find a suitable apple for your own taste and preferences for eating apples, juicers, cookers or even the best options for producing cider.
Links
https://irishseedsavers.ie/
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