As we are in the peak of summer's fresh bounty, this is also the perfect time to begin thinking about saving and storing your seeds for next year's garden! This is the first year I've considered saving seeds, and obviously, some seeds are easier to collect and save than others (carrots, anyone?), but it is something I've become interested in lately . . .
So far, we've got two varieties of peppers saved, Poblano and Red Bell's. These were the easiest so far, as I was cooking with them and rather than throw the seeds away, I simply gathered them on a paper towel on a sheet pan and spread them out to dry. About a week later, I packaged them up in a homemade paper envelope. We'll see if they grow next year! And, as my garden grows and we begin to harvest our favorites this fall, I hope to save a few of those as well! Wish me luck!
Here are a few links I've found with great advice and information about saving and storing seeds:
Are you or have you saved seeds? Any advice for a novice?
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I began saving seeds this summer as well. I actually saved some seeds from a creole tomato and replanted them. They did germinate, but I wonder if they'll fruit. I'm planning a fall harvest, so we'll see.
Just about anything I've been getting at the CSA or Farmer's market I've been selecting the seeds.
This is very interesting! I really want to work up to this perhaps next summer. I'll be interested to see how this works for you! It seems like such an easy and frugal way to do a garden!!!
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