Whether you are a grower serious about increasing seed production on your farm, or a backyard gardener wanting to save seed on occasion, Saving Seeds in the Southwest provides the essential information you need to be a successful seed saver. This compact guide offers detailed information for 32 popular crops that grow well in Southwestern gardens, plus a quick-reference guide on isolation distances and seed saving techniques. Spiral bound, easy to use. Topics include: Understanding trait inheritance and plant life cycles Planning a garden with seed saving in mind Recommended varieties for Southwestern conditions How to prevent unwanted cross-pollination Seedsaving techniques for dry- and wet-seeded crops Safe seed storage, and more. Created with the Sonoran desert region in mind, this 96-page guide is a valuable resource for gardeners in almost any climate. It's part of Native Seed/SEARCH's ongoing effort to share practical seed-saving knowledge far and wide.