Meet the 'seed detective' on a mission to save our rarest vegetables
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Adam Alexander works with the Heritage Seed Library to conserve rare vegetables. With many common species under threat from climate change, diversifying the crops we use could promote future food security
Each variety has its own story. The Syrian long pepper was grown from seeds taken out of the country during its conflict in 2011. The Llanover pea was brought to Wales by a German prisoner of war after World War II as a gift for a maid he had fallen in love with. This plot is the work of Adam Alexander, a self-styled "seed detective" who tracks down rare plants, helping to preserve genetic diversity in our crops and reshape our relationship with food.More Related News