open-pollinated
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of open-pollinated
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Based in California, the company offers only open-pollinated flower and vegetable seeds, with a focus on unusual vegetables.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
Though not all open-pollinated seeds are heirlooms, heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated — meaning the plant is pollinated naturally, by air, insects, birds or other animals — and will often be labeled as such.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2023
So research whether your variety is open-pollinated — and if not, enjoy the surprise.
From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2020
Angie Lavezzo of Sow True Seed in Asheville, N.C., is a self-professed “heirloom seed nut” who is always looking for heritage, open-pollinated varieties to add to the company’s catalogue.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2019
In pre-industrial times when each family propagated its own unique open-pollinated varieties, a natural selection process for healthy outcomes prevailed.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
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