Getting seed packs doesn’t mean they will be good seeds though. It’s best to find good heirloom seeds for the region, and you need to know if they’ve been cold stratified or not, for northern plants.
I’ve had great success with commercial hybrids and local landraces. Heirlooms are the next step up in taste and expertise required, sure, but they are not an absolute requirement for growing produce that stands head and shoulder above what you can buy in a store.
Getting seed packs doesn’t mean they will be good seeds though. It’s best to find good heirloom seeds for the region, and you need to know if they’ve been cold stratified or not, for northern plants.
I’ve had great success with commercial hybrids and local landraces. Heirlooms are the next step up in taste and expertise required, sure, but they are not an absolute requirement for growing produce that stands head and shoulder above what you can buy in a store.