~Blaze~
Wisconsin
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:25 am Post subject: Saving Tomato Seeds |
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I have heard that saving seeds from an especially hearty plant (in this case tomato) works well over one winter. I recently found the seeds from my Grandfather's prize tomato plants that I saved in 2001. Does anyone have experience with this? The seeds were kept dry and don't look completely withered. I have had some luck with two and three year old seeds, not sure about 6. I am hoping to get a plant or two and keep the seeds from those for the next season.
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Polly
Michigan
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:40 am Post subject: |
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Can't help you - I haven't tried saving seeds from tomatoes.
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:08 am Post subject: |
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I have some of my dad's heirloom seeds, some of them still germinate. It doesn't hurt to try. I mean what else are you going to do with them.
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Hank
Wisconsin
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:23 am Post subject: |
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Doesn't hurt to try a few to see if they'll germinate. Put two seeds in a folded paper towel moistened with warm water, place in a ziplock bag, and set in a warm window. Check in 10 days. If you've got sprouts, you've got good seed.
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flowie
Melville, NY
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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What is the best way to get the seeds from the tomatos?
pick em out and dry them on paper towel?
my tomatos did really well this year and id love to try to save seed for next season if possible.
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