Chapter I · The Living Harvest 04

The oldest seeds yield the richest harvest

Seed viability across Bambara farming lineages measured over twenty continuous growing seasons, Ségou region

0 25% 50% 75% 100% 94% 78% 53% 31% 8+ Generations 4–7 Generations 2–3 Generations Purchased Hybrid Heritage lineage Mixed lineage Recent lineage No lineage