Green thumb is biting here too. But being in WI I may be able to get my spring garden in around April/May but we are planning on moving this year so I don't want to plant a lot of things that take awile in worry that we lose it with the house
Just FYI, Hybrids are not GMO seeds. In fact, GMO is a lot harder to come across than what you may be thinking. You need to sign documentation stating you are buying GMO seed from the larger companies. Companies can say they sell GMO, but it's unlikely it is. Legal documentation is needed, otherwise they can sue your pants off because you have their patent. Hybrids are just crosses of two breeds of plants. They still produce viable seed, however the problem with hybrids is there is no guarantee what you will get from that seed. You may get either one of the original parents, or a weird mix of the two. Planting seed from a hybrid does not guarantee that hybrid again, unlike with heirlooms. But you can still save seed, and it is still very viable.
I also heard that Burpee being owned my Monsanto is a unfortunate rumor, but who knows.
I buy from Johnny's seeds, Baker Creek, and I do trading with people on forums. I even look into
ebay too, got a few good deals on heirlooms there. Johnnys has hybrids, and although I don't mind hybrids the idea of not getting true seed doesn't appeal to me. I heard Tomatofest was a great place to buy from. If I would have had a bigger garden, I would have bought from them. They have some very neat varieties.
Here is a link to some real good info about Gmo, what it means, and some seed companies that people suggest on a topic very similar to that. Not that I am trying to stand up for the big guys, cause believe me I love to grow heirlooms and thats about it. However, I hate to see other seed companies dragged through their dirt when it may not be true.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg1213005715237.html?19
About this time, I would probably start getting my onions going, but with the uncertainty of the house...I think I may hold off....or maybe not