Heritage and Heirloom?

fatbelly · « **on:** June 03, 2007, 21:33 »

I have heard the terms Heritage and Heirloom, when referring to seeds.
What do these terms mean?
Thanks
Fatbelly

David. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2007, 21:40 »

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