The difference between certified organic seed and untreated conventional seed

Organic farmers often overlook certified organic seed due to confusion with untreated conventional seed, despite its benefits: produced without chemicals, reducing residue risks. Biennial crops like carrots and leeks face high disease and weed pressure, lower yields, and climate-related challenges during overwintering, making suitable dry, well-ventilated organic seed-growing regions scarce. The Liveseed project promotes education to improve adoption of organic seed in European organic farming.