Seed Exchange in Quito Ecuador - trading rare ancestral seeds in the Andes Mountains

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2 ай бұрын

Seed Exchange, exactly what it sounds like, trading my rocoto peppers, mountain papaya, and banana passionfruit for chilean wine cocos, poroton, black corn, and many other rare seeds. This is how genetic diversity is preserved throughout our agricultural systems, people getting together to exchange rare seeds. Of course I also managed to score some sativa seeds. Next year I will bring some of my San Pedro to trade.

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@omicdog 2 ай бұрын

You are really being a good wingman for your plants.

@dp3218 2 ай бұрын

There’s a great book called ‘the seed detective’ if anyone enjoyed this video you’ll enjoy that book

@dawn4224 Ай бұрын

I own an apartment close to where you have been walking in the historic center. We have security on our apartment and feel safe. Just like any major city, I walk alert and aware but have not had issues in many many many years. Of course, I do not make myself a target with jewelry and expensive items. Knowing the language also helps.

@niko_walks 2 ай бұрын

Great video . . really enjoyed every part of it!

@octonion 2 ай бұрын

The exchange is a cool idea and a fun time. Good luck with the challenging germination. With all those seeds you really need to buy Marco's 40!

@ninjagenjin9510 2 ай бұрын

We need this more in America

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

We need more of this everywhere

@DJTheMetalheadMercenary 2 ай бұрын

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing the new plants grow heartily.

@nancyj.taylor4090 2 ай бұрын

Really have enjoyed watching your videos. You are inspiring many with your good works. May God richly bless you and your family.

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope to continue to share information and knowledge in a way that helps others.

@kathybastianelli6982 2 ай бұрын

Very cool! In Arizona we have a free seeds and plant exchange, people have little stands at their homes and FB provides the map.i have scored so many good plants and native seeds that grow well here.

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

That’s great. There is a fb group here called Guardianes de Semillas that promotes sharing, trading, and teaching about rare and ancestral seeds.

@lllp7078 2 ай бұрын

About the "frejol gigante" it seems to be erythrina edulis. Comonly named Poroton or chachafruto. It's a very interesting tree producing lot of bean that can be eaten or use as chicken or fish feed. It's a nitrogen fixing tree and the leaves can be use to feed cuy or other animal. I highly recommend to investigate that plant. It could be an important part of your small finca .

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m very excited about it. I have 20 porotón plants now growing from the seeds I got and the seed exchange. I plan on giving a few to my neighbors and the rest will be planted on the farm.

@whiteknight7wayne493 2 ай бұрын

As a person interested in agriculture, nutrition and biodiversity , the seed exchange and those peculiar varieties you got were very interesting. Im trying to find out if we have criolo cacao in my country by any chance but i know that Ecuador does and it is can go extinct if not protected. I believe it has a unique flavour.

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

I’ll look into it. Many of these plants have a different name from one place to the next.

@user-zu2yq8lv1i 2 ай бұрын

Habita are Fava beans..

@FightFilms 2 ай бұрын

Pico is a somewhat poisonous herb used as an antiparasitic here in Ecuador, meat seasoning in Mexico. It will kill a small goat, if it eats enough of it. Is this an annual event in Quito?

@FightFilms 2 ай бұрын

El paico, is the spelling

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Yes, it’s an annual event organized by a gradians of the seeds group. They also hold similar events in different parts of the country. Hopefully I can catch there even in the Amazon which I think will have a great variety of hot/humid weather plants.

@ninjagenjin9510 2 ай бұрын

When was that temple built , like 400 years ago

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

On July 10, 1892, the first stone was placed. Between 1892 and 1909, the Heart of Mary Cathedral was constructed. The basilica was blessed by Pope John Paul II on January 30, 1985, and it was consecrated and inaugurated on July 12, 1988. The basilica remains technically "unfinished." Local legend says that when the Basílica is completed, the end of the world will come.

@omicdog 2 ай бұрын

Is that American marigold or European?

@FallofftheMap 2 ай бұрын

No clue.

@omicdog 2 ай бұрын

I'm guessing probably the local indigenous variety. I bought some marigold seeds to plant this summer. Some do okay in Washington, but it's hit or miss. They are supposed to keep deer and bad bugs out of gardens, and help beans and cabbage. Haven't got any to grow, yet. I guess you can pick the seeds and replant them forever, too.