Seed Saving

 Seed Saving Growing your own garden provides a wonderful opportunity to save the seeds your plants may produce. You can replant them next year or gift them to a friend. 

Supplies: 

Heirloom or heritage seeds 

Directions: 

1. Separate or collect seeds from your heirloom plants. For tomatoes, using a ne-mesh sieve, remove as much pulp as possible from seeds. Drain well. 

2. Paperclip a piece of parchment paper to a mesh tray and spread seeds out. 

3. Dry at 95℉ for 3-12 hours. 

4. Test for doneness. Larger seeds will need more drying time. It’s okay to over dry them to be sure all moisture is removed. Seeds should be rm and very dry. 

5. Store in an airtight container until it’s time to plant them again. 

Note: 

Hybrid plants do not produce seeds that will reproduce the same flowers or fruit. Only heritage or heirloom seeds are able to be saved and replanted.