Hi dirt tracker, I am not in Alabama, but Texas, and our zones are probably somewhat similar. Someone suggested that I might drop in over here and see if I had any suggestions for you. I see you on either the Veg. gardening or Soil forum.

Most of the seed companies like Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, have information about whether or not their seeds are of heirloom or hybrid varieties. Of course the heirlooms are favored in the many postings on the Tomato forum. I will also link Seeds of Change below, which is good too.

It is not too hard to find heirlooms in things like black eyed peas, watermellons, canteloupes etc. I had good luck with a Tom Watson variety of watermellon this year, it has been around since back prior to 1900. If you can not find any seed anywhere else, I could send you a few when I get some of my medical problems behind me.

White Velvet Okra is an heirloom also and does well for me, there is also a Lousiana white velvet and many more.

I have good success with Florida Broadleaf Mustard Greens and Purple top turnips also.

Good luck with your gardening plan, I hope that it is a huge success for you.
Bill P.

Here is a link that might be useful: Seeds of Change

I GROW ONLY HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES AND I LIVE IN ZONE 8 (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) TAKE A LOOK AT MY LIST ANT LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN.IF YOU DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO TRADE I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND YOU A ASSORTMENT OF MY SEEDS FOR A SASBE.

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Here is a link that might be useful: SEED TO SEED GARDENS