Something to think about. Let’s hear what you think.
VIDEO: The Organic Conundrum
Something to think about. Let’s hear what you think.
Something to think about. Let’s hear what you think.
Something to think about. Let’s hear what you think.
Something to think about. Let’s hear what you think.
I don't think it would matter. The flowers won't cross-pollinate with vegetable seeds and the small amount of chemicals that might be in that seed would not mess up the soil.
I'm not too worried about the seeds or pollen as I am the soil itself. I'm not a die hard organic gardener either, but, I do limit chemical intervention. I know that a product label stating organic doesn't necessarily mean it's organic, it just means that the company selling it could afford to pay for the certification. I know several mushroom farmers that can't get certified organic simply because they can't afford the fees involved.
Botulism is organic. So is Gaboon viper venom. Just because something is produced organically doesn't mean it is good for you. Or even useful. I don't think that chemicals will translate through the seed, but soil may well remain contaminated for long periods of time unless detoxified. We are now trying to do with vermiculture what we used to do with chemicals.
The problem is that there's no solid definition of "organic". If synthetic fertilizer is what was used then I wouldn't even worry for one second. Seeds are great and very often don't pass on any pathogens from the parent plant so I really wouldn't worry in 99% of cases.
Since I am not trying to be certified organic, I don't care if my (non-edible) flower seeds are organic or not. I grow my own veggies organically at home, but occasionally I've bought non-organic veggie seed, and as long as I am NOT using them for sprouts or microgreens, it's not a problem. As you said, just a tiny bit from the seed when you get the adult veggie or fruit. I'm seriously not worried about the seeds themselves. The main thing is I am trying to avoid buying GMO, even in seed form.
Yes, it is amazing how fast the "organic" movement has become industrialized. The soils the industrial organic folks use has become depleted of nutrients, and it comes down to the occasional non-organic produce (where non-organics are applied on a serious need-basis) over the industrialized. And, it matters, I think, on certain vegetables over others.
My thought is that you grow as organically as you would like or can. Some people may want to be strictly organic, others may be happy and let a few non organic things through, others may not care and use whatever they want or what ever is closest.
It is a matter of choice and the choice is yours.
I choice to go as organic as I can and certainly do not use synthetic fertizers and dont use poison. I would however use non organic seeds if I could find an alternative.
There are my thoughts 🙂