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    How do seeds for plants which produce sterile seeds exist?

    I was looking to get some Oregano 'Country Cream' seeds off the internet and noticed that the plants don't produce seed.

    If this is the case, then how can you buy seeds for the plant in the first place?

    Thanks
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    You don't - you propagate by cuttings.

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    • #3
      You can in some instances...it just means that the F1 mix of parents produces children with no seed.

      Or they got it wrong

      Or in extreme instances, they have been treated to instigate the Terminator Gene

      Where does it mention this?

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      • #4
        I think it's John Connor in the second film!
        Sorry, bad joke.

        Try Terminator Gene for a fairly clear statement on its use. Guess who owns it?
        Last edited by marchogaeth; 21-07-2013, 07:32 PM.
        "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."

        PS. I just don't have enough time to say hello to everyone as they join so please take this as a delighted to see you here!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Inastate View Post
          how can you buy seeds for the plant in the first place?
          It's like with humans: some are born infertile.
          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by rustylady View Post
            You don't - you propagate by cuttings.
            Originally posted by Inastate View Post
            I was looking to get some Oregano 'Country Cream' seeds off the internet
            Then where would the seeds come from.

            No worries, I think the F1 parents explanation sounds about right. Thanks

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Inastate View Post
              Then where would the seeds come from.
              I think you mean the plants, not the seeds. It's a bit like the chicken and the egg.
              Last edited by rustylady; 22-07-2013, 11:17 AM.

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              • #8
                Perhaps he means the seeds from the original parents?
                All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
                  Perhaps he means the seeds from the original parents?
                  Genetic mutation then.

                  Oh that brings out the evil scientist in me!

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                  • #10
                    I hope that nobody is going to tell me that Bocking 14 Comfrey is GM

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                    • #11
                      Male sterility - Plants without pollen - Basic info - gmo-safety.eu
                      >?

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