Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), Hybrid, Organic, and Heirloom Seeds. GMO seeds are produced by genetic engineering (GE), are generated in labs via gene modification, altering the genetic material of an organism, whereas HYBRID seeds is a product of a cross between two genetically different plants of the same species or type. Usually, the seeds are cross-pollinated by hand; they are produced to prepare a crop that has desirable genetics of the two plant varieties. ORGANIC seeds are the ones that are produced naturally without the aid of pesticides or any other chemical substance. These seeds are known to be stronger, disease resilient, and with enhanced capabilities to thrive in adverse conditions, and as the word organic suggests, these seeds are produced naturally through pest-free plants. HEIRLOOM seeds are crop varieties that have existed for more than 50 years; these seeds have been passed through generations of growers, carefully crafted to acquire some special traits, whether it's a special adaptation to growing conditions, disease resilience or having a unique flavour. Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated, which means that, unlike hybrid seeds, they will produce plants with most of the characteristics of their parent plant, and are therefore the most desirable seeds as they can be saved through the years and produce higher yields.
