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S1 Ep 28: What are Heirloom Seeds and Why do they Matter?: With Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill
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- Apr 23, 2026
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What are heirloom seeds and why do they matter? In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill from She Grows Veg. They explore the wonderful world of heirloom seeds, what makes them different, unusual varieties you should give a grow, and why flavour, diversity and storytelling matter in growing food. From storage tomatoes you can eat in winter and seeds for a changing climate, to biodiversity and the future of our food, this episode is packed with practical ideas and fresh perspective. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, you can find the link below: Storage Tomato Hanging Prince: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/storage-tomato-hanging-prince/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: [email protected] Presented by : Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork : Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.