Be weird,
Be fun,
Be unforgotten
Preserving biodiversity and stories, one seed at a time.
A community for forgotten flavors.
Welcome to The Seed Keepers — a non-profit community built to preserve biodiversity, one story at a time.
Do you remember the taste of oranges 🍊 that were both sweet and sour? The vegetables that didn't look perfect but tasted like something real? We're not here only for the rarest or most exotic seeds. We're here for any seed that carries a story worth passing on and for the people willing to share it. We are here to listen, to grow, and to remember together.
The Mission
- 1Saving biodiversity and preserving the flavors the market forgot
- 2Building genuine bonds between people at a time when that's harder than it should be
- 3Creating real-world activities that offer the kind of mental stimulation and meaning that a screen simply cannot provide
Getting Started
Getting Started with The Seed Keepers
Welcome to The Seed Keepers. We are here to listen, to grow, and to remember together. You don't need to be an agricultural expert from day one—you just need curiosity, a bit of growing space, and a belief that forgotten flavors deserve a second life.
- •🌱 Seed Seeker: You are looking for new varieties to grow.
- •🤝 Seed Giver: You are ready to share your seeds and their stories.
- •🌳 Seed Keeper: You are committed to the long game of preserving specific heirloom varieties.
1. Choose Your Path
2. Complete the Manifesto & Registration Submit your application. Be prepared to share a garden memory that matters to you and agree to absolute honesty regarding seed identity.
3. Fulfill the Zero-Balance Requirement (No Money Accepted by the Group) Once accepted, please donate a minimum of 100 THB directly to the official bank account of any registered environmental organization in Thailand (e.g., Wildlife Fund Thailand, or others of your choice). Reply to your welcome email with the transfer slip to confirm. *Note: Our community has no official affiliation with these foundations.*
Open for Exchange
Lotus / บัว
Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus)
ดอกบัว มีทั้งสีชมพู ม่วง และเหลืองครีม ผึ้งแวะมาหาทุกครั้งที่ดอกบาน (Lotus flowers in pink, purple, and creamy yellow. Bees visit them every time they bloom.)
Bee
Jackfruit / ขนุน
Artocarpus heterophyllus
ขนุนอายุ 30 ปี ออกลูกบ้างไม่ออกบ้างแต่อร่อย (30-year-old jackfruit tree; fruits inconsistently but tastes delicious.)
Bee
ดอกมะลิ Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
มะลิ หอมมาก ออกดอกเก่งมากช่วงฤดูฝน (Jasmine; very fragrant, blooms profusely during the rainy season.)
Bee
หม่อน Mulberry
Morus spp.
หม่อนสายพันธุ์ทนทาน ผลสุกสีดำรสหวานอมเปรี้ยว ออกลูกง่ายมาก โตเร็ว ทำชาได้ (Hardy mulberry variety. Ripe black fruits are sweet and sour. Fruits easily, grows fast, and the leaves can be used to make tea.)
Bee
Papaya / มะละกอ
Carica papaya
มะละกอที่นก spawn มาให้ เตี้ยลูกดกมาก อาจไม่หวานแต่เอามาทำอาหารอร่อย (Papaya tree seeded/spawned by birds. Very short but highly productive. May not be very sweet, but delicious for cooking.)
Bee
มะม่วง Nam Dok Mai
Mangifera indica
มะม่วงน้ำดอกไม้อายุกว่า 20 ปี โดดเด่นด้วยรสชาติที่หลากหลายและหวานเมื่อสุกงอม ของโปรดกระรอก 🐿️ นกเคยทำรัง 🐦⬛🪺 มีนกตัวจิ๋วท้องเหลืองแวะที่ดอกมะม่วง (Over 20-year-old Nam Dok Mai mango tree. Known for its complex flavors and sweetness when fully ripe. A squirrel favorite; birds have nested here, and tiny yellow-bellied birds come to visit the flower.)
BeeGather & Grow
The Late-Monsoon Seed Swap
Gather with fellow Seekers and Givers to exchange seeds perfectly suited for the transition from rainy season into Thailand's cool season, and to get a head start on winter planting. Share the stories behind your harvests, enjoy a potluck featuring homegrown ingredients, and connect with other growers. Zero commercial selling permitted.
How We Operate
We believe in clarity, honesty, and mutual respect. Read through our core principles.