Open-pollinated
✂️ Propagation● Basic
Also known as: OP
Open-pollinated (OP) varieties are genetically stable: seeds saved from OP plants grow into plants with the same traits as the parent. This distinguishes them from F1 hybrids, whose offspring segregate into variable plants. Marketmore 76 cucumber and Cherokee Purple tomato are classic OP varieties. OP seeds can be saved year after year, making them important for seed sovereignty and heritage preservation.