F1 Varietes

fatbelly · « **on:** May 22, 2007, 19:22 »

I am about to sow various summer crops and on the seed packets it says F1 What does this F1 mean and is it a good thing or not?

WG. · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2007, 19:53 »

F1 means it is a variety which has been hybridised (crossbred - approx) to promote a certain characteristic, e.g. vigour, fruiting or stature.

The seed is more expensive (and you should not try to save seed from the plants)

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_hybrid

fatbelly · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2007, 20:17 »

Thanks Whisky.

liz from the fizz · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2007, 20:19 »

Thanks WG

slow_worm · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2007, 12:55 »

Quote from: "whisky_golf"

F1 means it is a variety which has been hybridised (crossbred - approx) to promote a certain characteristic, e.g. vigour, fruiting or stature.

The seed is more expensive (and you should not try to save seed from the plants)

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_hybrid

Absolutely correct - plus you will find that you also get less seed for your money too! So make sure you look after the plants that develop as these will be expensive little seedlings!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2007, 13:07 »

They also tend to develope and fruit or crop at the same time. ie possible glut.

Welsh Girls Allotment · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2007, 21:08 »

I try to avoid them as I prefer heirloom variety's that I can save the seed from, with F1's you don't what you will get

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