Organic Vs. Non Organic Seed

Non-Organic Features

• Non-organic seeds are often genetically modified organisms (GMOs), meaning their genes are spliced with those of other animals or plants, or they are engineered to resist pesticides and herbicides.

Non-Organic Impact

• Genetically-engineered seeds pose a threat of contamination to nearby farms where the quality and genetic purity of their crops may be compromised, according to Matthew Dillon of the Organic Seed Alliance.

Organic Benefits

• Organic seeds come from and produce plants with no harmful, man-made chemicals or genetic engineering. Only natural products are used in the production of the seed.

Organic Considerations

• "Certified Organic" seeds and produce must meet USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) qualifications. From seed to soil to fruit, the entire process of production must involve only natural products and processes.

Costs

• Organic seeds are usually slightly more expensive than their non-organic counterpart. Mass producing non-organic seeds can alter and compromise the plant's genetic integrity. Organic seed cultivation requires more careful labor.