Saving Seeds

Saving  Seeds

Save seeds from your flowers and vegetables to plant next year!

• Choose a plant that has characteristics that you want to save. Seeds from hybrid varieties will not remain true to type.

• Allow flowers and pods (like beans or peas) to mature on the plant. Mature fruits can be picked and seeds removed without first drying.

• Collect and clean the seeds. If the seeds are dry, remove husks, pods, or other plant debris. If the seeds are embedded in a wet fruit, remove as much pulp as possible from the seeds and allow them to dry.

• Store dry seeds in a cool dry place. Check for any signs of mold and discard seeds if it develops.

• About 1 month before planting, check a small sample of your stored seeds to check rate of germination.

Thanks to Jackie Calvert of the Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry for this post.

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/seed-saving-basics

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/collecting-storing-seeds-your-garden

Photo - Joshua  Lanzarini