StanB wrote:
"zxcvbob" wrote in message
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What is the most productive method of saving tomato
seeds from this years crop for next year's planting please ?


Squeeze the juice and seeds from a tomato or two into a jar or custard
cup. Cover loosely to reduce evaporation. Let the tomato juice rot for a
couple of weeks (it will be really nasty). Wash the seeds in a fine-mesh
tea strainer, and dry on a piece of filter paper or a paper towel. When
completely dry, transfer to a little envelope and mark with the year and
the variety.


??? I just scrape some seeds out and wrap them in a paper towel for a week.
By then they're dry enough to store in an envelope.


That will work too, but the fermentation kills wilt bacteria (etc.) that
may be on the seeds, and it's supposed to increase germination.

Bob