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Tomato seeds
This was my week to start my tomatoes, indoors.
One variety I started was brandywine, which I'm pretty certain is not a hybrid. Since the packet contained very few seeds, I started thinking that perhaps I could harvest some seeds this year, and save money and have more plants next year. I know tomato seeds seem to pass through the digestive tract and survive, but I'd rather find a more pleasant way to get the seeds. So what are the steps to harvest tomato seeds, assuming I'm willing to sacrifice one or two of these fruits. |
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Tomato seeds
"Not@home" wrote in message ... This was my week to start my tomatoes, indoors. One variety I started was brandywine, which I'm pretty certain is not a hybrid. Since the packet contained very few seeds, I started thinking that perhaps I could harvest some seeds this year, and save money and have more plants next year. I know tomato seeds seem to pass through the digestive tract and survive, but I'd rather find a more pleasant way to get the seeds. So what are the steps to harvest tomato seeds, assuming I'm willing to sacrifice one or two of these fruits. Simply scoop some seeds from the tomatoes before eating them. |
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Tomato seeds
On Apr 4, 6:28*pm, "Not@home" wrote:
This was my week to start my tomatoes, indoors. One variety I started was brandywine, which I'm pretty certain is not a hybrid. *Since the packet contained very few seeds, I started thinking that perhaps I could harvest some seeds this year, and save money and have more plants next year. *I know tomato seeds seem to pass through the digestive tract and survive, *but I'd rather find a more pleasant way to get the seeds. So what are the steps to harvest tomato seeds, assuming I'm willing to sacrifice one or two of these fruits. Brandywine is a heritage type. My local tomato guru uses the following method. When selecting blooms for propation, put a gauze bag over top of the flowers so they do not cross pollinate with other varieties. They can be pollinated by lightly shaking the flower. When the tomato is ripe (post-gauze bag), squeeze the seeds out into a bowl, add some water and allow the bowl to sit in a warm place so fermentation occurs. When a skin has developed over the top of the seeds, remove it and you will be able to drain the seeds out on a coffee filter, where they should sit until dry and you can bag them. Note, tomato seeds can remain viable for 10 years if stored properly in cool, dark conditions. Personally I prefer buying my tomato seeds. Dora |
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