Welcome to the Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada!
- We are a charitable organization dedicated to the health and vitality of the earth through the preservation and promotion of heritage and heirloom seeds.
- We are committed to maintaining, evaluating and keeping databases for all the edible, medicinal and useful crops that can be grown in Canada.
- We are a learning centre and network encouraging local food and seed production.
This website was launched in January 2003. The Plant Description Databases found here will be updated and expanded annually as we grow out plant cultivars and expand our organic seed bank. In the future, we intend to make this website interactive with growers across Canada.
In 2003, we focussed on lettuces, tomatoes, garlic and legumes. If you click on any of the databases for these plants, you'll see how we've described and commented on each variety.
In 2004, we amassed a substantial collection of herbs and heirloom grains, which are now available to Sanctuary members.
In 2005, we will be growing out peppers, eggplants and greens while maintaining and enlarging our seed bank from the two previous years.
Salt Spring Island, on the coast of B.C., is the place where organic gardeners and farmers are growing out seeds for the Sanctuary. We are beginning to have many grower/members across Canada. It is essential to see how varieties do in other parts of the country and through a lot of growing years. Grower/members will be a crucial back up (or gene bank) in case of crop failures, fires, floods or genetic contamination here on Salt Spring.
Become a Member
You can become a supporting or active member of the Salt Spring Sanctuary Society. A supporting membership helps the Sanctuary out with important seed money.
Contacting Us
You can phone us at 250-537-5269 or email
You can also join our mailing list if you want to receive irregular email updates.
