Victory Seeds^™

Rare, Open-pollinated & Heirloom Garden Seeds

 "Preserving the future,
one seed at a time." ™

Grower Network Information Page
A Critical Component of Variety Preservation

A seed bank is an important tool for preserving biodiversity, but it is only as secure as the plan to grow out each and ever variety on a scheduled basis.  This is the only way that the viability of the seeds can be maintained at a safe level.

Since it is impossible to completely perform this duty with our current resources, teaming up with like-minded volunteers and forming a community of gardeners, growers, and mentors is instrumental in our seed preservation plan.

There are several areas where you can help.  We have opportunities for skill levels from beginning gardeners through advanced seed savers.  If you love gardening and possess a passion for heirloom seeds, we hope that you will plug into this project at a level where you feel comfortable.

• Trial Gardener - Open to gardeners from the beginner to the trained seed grower.  We will send you seeds and you will keep notes about the variety, take pictures, and submit the information at the end of the season. Click here for more information and an application.

• Seed Guardian - Guardians are experienced seed savers interested in becoming an extension of our seed bank.  They have a desire to be responsible for one or more seed varieties, growing them out on an annual or biannual basis, and supplying us with new stock on an as-needed basis. Click here for more information and an application.

• Seed Grower - These experienced seed savers and small farmers are the backbone of the seed preservation process.  Growers volunteer, or are sometimes contracted with, to multiply out seeds that are then offered to gardeners through the Victory Seed Web site and mail-order catalog.  Sales of seeds is the primary mechanism for securing operating capital.  Commercial availability is the true measure of a variety's survival. Click here for more information and an application.

• Mentor - Because modern Agricultural Extension Agents and the agricultural colleges for whom they work often focus on modern hybrid and GMO plant varieties, we are looking for motivated people who have experience raising open-pollinated varieties in their geographical area.  As the title implies, "Mentors" are expected to share their broad range of horticultural experience with others.  Mentors already have a relationship with us, are typically identified by the Victory Seed Company, and invited to apply.  However, if you believe that you would like to contribute in this capacity, please contact us.

We look forward to having you join and participate in this work.