How to Save Tomato Seeds
Deep South Homestead・9 minutes read
The process of saving tomato seeds involves removing the gel coating by fermenting the seeds for 2-5 days, rinsing them, drying them on a paper towel, and storing them airtight for up to four years, as demonstrated by Deep South Homestead.
Insights
- Labeling containers is crucial when saving seeds from tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants to avoid confusion and ensure proper organization.
- Following the fermentation process for 2-5 days is essential to remove the protective gel coat from the seeds, improving their viability and enabling successful future planting.
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Recent questions
How do you save tomato seeds?
Remove gel coating, ferment, dry, store airtight.
How do you save cucumber seeds?
Remove seeds, dry, store airtight for future planting.
How do you save eggplant seeds?
Remove seeds, dry, store airtight for future use.
What is the purpose of fermenting seeds?
Fermenting removes gel coat for successful seed saving.
How long can saved seeds remain viable?
Up to four years if stored airtight.
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Seed-saving method for tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants
- To save seeds from tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants, which have seeds encased in a gel inside the fruit, start by labeling a container to avoid confusion.
- Choose a ripe tomato, like an Amish paste, split it in half, and clean out the seeds by hand, ensuring to remove the gel coating.
- Place the seeds and pulp in a container with about an inch of water, letting it ferment for 2-5 days to remove the protective gel coat from the seeds.
- Strain the mixture, rinse the seeds, and spread them on a paper towel to dry, separating any clumps by rolling them between your fingers.
- Once dried, store the seeds in a labeled packet, ensuring they are sealed airtight to maintain viability for up to four years.
- This method, demonstrated by Deep South Homestead, allows for successful seed saving and future planting.
