Will planting non-heirloom seeds near heirlooms affect them?

Question: If I am planting a few seeds that are heirloom and also planting some that are not heirloom, will this affect the heirloom seeds? I am not planning on planting the the same species of plants. Answer: Abi Griffith, Horticulture Community Education Assistant If you are planning on saving seeds from these heirloom plants, read more Will planting non-heirloom seeds near heirlooms affect them?