Author Archives: Jacob Keszey

Carrots: A Look at Our Bejo Varieties

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jacob Keszey

We are fortunate at High Mowing Organic Seeds to have access to some of the highest quality seed sources available. This week two of our friends at Bejo Seeds, Inc. visited us here in Wolcott, VT. Bejo is a Dutch … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Grow!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jacob Keszey

I often joke with customers that ordering seed is the hardest part.  With over 650 varieties in our catalog and endless ways of growing them all, the freedom can sometimes be stifling.  Of course, so can the heat in July. … Continue reading →

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How to Choose? Open-Pollinated vs. Hybrid Varieties

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jacob Keszey

Last week Tom introduced a discussion detailing characteristics of hybrid seeds. As we all consider varieties for the coming season, it is common to wonder about the difference between hybrid and open-pollinated varieties when choosing varieties that are right for … Continue reading →

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Bloat Nematodes and You

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jacob Keszey

Nothing scares a garlic grower like the bloat nematode. With the potential for almost total destruction of a crop, the bloat nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) is most commonly introduced via infested seed. Once present, nematodes can survive in seed, crop debris, … Continue reading →

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Organic Control Measures for Striped Cucumber Beetles

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jacob Keszey

It’s that time of year and cucumber beetles are once again wreaking havoc on tender cucurbit seedlings. In all stages of life, these beetles do damage to cucumbers, winter and summer squash, melons, pumpkins, and gourds. In addition to inflicting … Continue reading →

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Trellising Your Organic Tomatoes

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jacob Keszey

Tomatoes pose a unique challenge to gardeners large and small. Indeterminate varieties can reach towering heights but are unable to support themselves, especially once they begin to set fruit. All varieties of tomatoes gain several benefits from support. Plants are … Continue reading →

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