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Old 18-09-2011, 02:02 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Saving tomato seed

On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:20:31 +0000, adam-alexander
Gary Woods;936621 Wrote:
Baz wrote:


of water; put in a jar for 2 or 3 days (if longer, some varieties may
start to sprout). The pulp will start to ferment, which helps break down the
gel



Just back from Harrogate Show. spoke to the gent from the heritage
seed bank, he had a display on just how to save Tomato seed, using
just this method, but he suggest a longer time in water, past the
mouldy stage, properly seven days in water. This he said can be of
benefit.
(Did ask if he had any Sacha's ' Jersey Gold', but no luck )