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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Hannah Stephenson

How to save seeds from popular veg

Adam Alexander – aka ‘the seed detective‘ – has spent much of his life in search of delicious vegetables from around the world.

On his plot within 3.5 acres in Chepstow, Wales, he grows around 100 varieties of veg – and he dries, saves and gives away the seeds, so others can benefit from the diversity of his collection.

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