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Protecting seed as commons – the alternative to monopolies and corporate power! Learn more in our video.

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Open-source: Protecting freedom

OpenSourceSeeds is committed to re-establishing seed as a common good for all. We do this by providing new varieties with an open-source licence. This is an easy way to legally protect seed from patents and other forms of privatization.

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News

21.07.2022<br>Successful crowdfunding for rye 'Baldachin' – what happens now?

10.03.2022<br>Healing the broken relationship between seed and bread: The promise of the Open-Source Bread commoning community

20.10.2021<br>Breakthrough in the european seed market – new rules, new chances

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Discover the free varieties

Sunviva. New tomato variety bred by the network of the ecological field tomato project, University of Göttingen.

Bäckerglück. (“Baker’s Joy”) Winter wheat bred by Rieger Hofmann GmbH.

Vivagrande. New tomato variety bred by the network of the ecological field tomato project, University of Göttingen.

Lisanco (seed cob). Sweet maize bred by Dr. Hartmut Spieß, Dottenfelderhof in Bad Vilbel.

Commons need community

About us & our vision<br>OpenSourceSeeds has a growing, active team and numerous supporters. Get to know us.

Join the movement<br>With the open-source license, we protect seed from privatization and patents. Find out how you can help.

From seed to bread<br>Do you know where the seed in your food comes from? Our Open-source bread creates awareness and a link between you and the plant breeder.

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Global Coalition of Open Source Seed Initiatives (GOSSI)

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