How to Save Seeds: Seed Saving Techniques EXPLAINED
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Date: 2024-09-27
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eklectiktoni
Just a nitpick:
While it's true that Vigna unguiculata (long bean) is not in the same genus (Phaseolus) as the common bean, long beans are still beans if by bean you mean in the legume family Fabaceae. It along with mung bean and adzuki bean are in the Vigna genus. There are other beans that are not in the Phaseolus genus but are legumes (Fabaceae) as well like soybean (of the genus Glycine, fava bean (of the genus Vicia, and garbanzo bean/chickpea (of the genus Cicer.
Basically it's like saying Maine coon cats aren't felines just because they aren't in the Panthera genus.
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Just a nitpick:
While it's true that Vigna unguiculata (long bean) is not in the same genus (Phaseolus) as the common bean, long beans are still beans if by bean you mean in the legume family Fabaceae. It along with mung bean and adzuki bean are in the Vigna genus. There are other beans that are not in the Phaseolus genus but are legumes (Fabaceae) as well like soybean (of the genus Glycine, fava bean (of the genus Vicia, and garbanzo bean/chickpea (of the genus Cicer.
Basically it's like saying Maine coon cats aren't felines just because they aren't in the Panthera genus.
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nikkster01
saving tommy seeds is soooo easy (except the tiny ones with very few seed inside) scoop out the seed put in jar of water 2-3 days then dry on some tissue. and ready for next year
you are supposed to keep plant varieties far apart but so far I have had no problems with cross pollination
one thing I have never heard a good explanation for is how F1 seedlings get supplied every year commercially if they crazy pollinate
ps dont forget to label the jar and the tissue
pps capsicum is even easier but beware some take 4 to 6 weeks to germinate
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saving tommy seeds is soooo easy (except the tiny ones with very few seed inside) scoop out the seed put in jar of water 2-3 days then dry on some tissue. and ready for next year
you are supposed to keep plant varieties far apart but so far I have had no problems with cross pollination
one thing I have never heard a good explanation for is how F1 seedlings get supplied every year commercially if they crazy pollinate
ps dont forget to label the jar and the tissue
pps capsicum is even easier but beware some take 4 to 6 weeks to germinate
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TheVoiceintheWater
Plant taxonomist here w/ a minor quibble. When looking at the scientific name, the full binomial makes the species name. The second half of the binomial is the specific epithet, not the species. I understand that this might seem like a small thing, but in taxonomy and systematics, precision of language matters.
That said, thank you for the advice about how to save seed. I'll be incorporating it into my own gardening in the coming seasons.
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Plant taxonomist here w/ a minor quibble. When looking at the scientific name, the full binomial makes the species name. The second half of the binomial is the specific epithet, not the species. I understand that this might seem like a small thing, but in taxonomy and systematics, precision of language matters.
That said, thank you for the advice about how to save seed. I'll be incorporating it into my own gardening in the coming seasons.
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franceshoward7112
Great to have such taxonomy info. Something many of us have been waiting for. I'd like to know a lot more about hybridising tomatoes though, even if not easy for an amateur. (choosing parents etc. I was interested that a viewer has collected sungold seeds for 3 years now and they still taste good. I will try that, with reservations of course. But MORE of this please.
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Great to have such taxonomy info. Something many of us have been waiting for. I'd like to know a lot more about hybridising tomatoes though, even if not easy for an amateur. (choosing parents etc. I was interested that a viewer has collected sungold seeds for 3 years now and they still taste good. I will try that, with reservations of course. But MORE of this please.
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j. l. emerson592
A humorous comment: Joseph Lofthouse, a plant breeder from Utah, once made a comment about storing seeds in glass vessels. I'll paraphrase what he said. He said (more or less) that he hadn't found a reliable way to winnow the seeds from broken glass.
Food for thought.
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A humorous comment: Joseph Lofthouse, a plant breeder from Utah, once made a comment about storing seeds in glass vessels. I'll paraphrase what he said. He said (more or less) that he hadn't found a reliable way to winnow the seeds from broken glass.
Food for thought.
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Chelleyshall
This is awesome and hella informative. I would say though, I saved seeds from a Sungold (F1 Hybrid) tomato over three years now and baby, those are the best tasting tomatoes I’ve ever had. They’re red now and split like crazy, but still worth it.
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This is awesome and hella informative. I would say though, I saved seeds from a Sungold (F1 Hybrid) tomato over three years now and baby, those are the best tasting tomatoes I’ve ever had. They’re red now and split like crazy, but still worth it.
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epic_gardening
Excellent information! I love science-based videos with clear cut steps to take. I am also very jealous of your seed storage/library card cabinet! I have three or four of the photo cases full so maybe this would be the next logical system for me!
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Excellent information! I love science-based videos with clear cut steps to take. I am also very jealous of your seed storage/library card cabinet! I have three or four of the photo cases full so maybe this would be the next logical system for me!
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TheoCollett
yeah. watch a lot and dont comment much, but this was a good one.
got a science degree that included botany a bit, the scientific naming bit was like a hammer in the back of the head from the gods.
finally i understand
yeah im a bit slow
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yeah. watch a lot and dont comment much, but this was a good one.
got a science degree that included botany a bit, the scientific naming bit was like a hammer in the back of the head from the gods.
finally i understand
yeah im a bit slow
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sheaoconnor2322
Oh my goodness, I just got an everglades tomato plant from their etsy shop about a month ago, it's been growing pretty well, though it just got beaten up pretty good by the hurricane.
Highly recommend checking their shop out!
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Oh my goodness, I just got an everglades tomato plant from their etsy shop about a month ago, it's been growing pretty well, though it just got beaten up pretty good by the hurricane.
Highly recommend checking their shop out!
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marymccormick7806
Perfect timing
I fermented some tomato seeds and was nice to have refresher on separating at end.
Grew a surprise golden paste tomato plant. Cross between my small yellow pear & red paste tomatoes in last year’s garden
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Perfect timing
I fermented some tomato seeds and was nice to have refresher on separating at end.
Grew a surprise golden paste tomato plant. Cross between my small yellow pear & red paste tomatoes in last year’s garden
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bakerbrewz
Wow the informational portion that Shannie did was amazing! In depth but covers the important things for seed saving and pollination. And I had no idea about the 3-4 day fermentation for tomato seeds that was really helpful 10: 50
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Wow the informational portion that Shannie did was amazing! In depth but covers the important things for seed saving and pollination. And I had no idea about the 3-4 day fermentation for tomato seeds that was really helpful 10: 50
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Sandraparson1
Was it on purpose that Meg posted a similar vid right before this one Meg’s was more about hybridizing, but I am Glad I got to learn more about seeds from both her and Shannie today. These ladies inspire me to save more seeds!
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Was it on purpose that Meg posted a similar vid right before this one Meg’s was more about hybridizing, but I am Glad I got to learn more about seeds from both her and Shannie today. These ladies inspire me to save more seeds!
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jennhoff03
I really appreciate that the owner of a seed company is showing us how to do our OWN seeds, and also has a packet from Johnny's in the background. This is the kind of business owner I want to support.
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I really appreciate that the owner of a seed company is showing us how to do our OWN seeds, and also has a packet from Johnny's in the background. This is the kind of business owner I want to support.
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toryistatertot5394
but how long do the seeds stay viable Do they degrade over time If I find a grandmothers secret stash of saved seeds will they still grow How do we see if the seeds are still usable
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but how long do the seeds stay viable Do they degrade over time If I find a grandmothers secret stash of saved seeds will they still grow How do we see if the seeds are still usable
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epic_gardening
G'day!
This was so well explained and I really hope a lot of people will see it and learn from it. Such an important topic for home gardeners.
All the best.
Daz.
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G'day!
This was so well explained and I really hope a lot of people will see it and learn from it. Such an important topic for home gardeners.
All the best.
Daz.
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karenmccleary7616
Love saving my own seeds.
Shannie, best of luck with your baby also, enjoyed the Beet Podcast that you did with Jacques.
Thanks Epic for great content.
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Love saving my own seeds.
Shannie, best of luck with your baby also, enjoyed the Beet Podcast that you did with Jacques.
Thanks Epic for great content.
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epic_gardening
This is so WILD! I was just explaining to my friend about the difference between heirloom/hybrid! Maybe my phone IS listening!
Thank you Kevin and Shannie!
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This is so WILD! I was just explaining to my friend about the difference between heirloom/hybrid! Maybe my phone IS listening!
Thank you Kevin and Shannie!
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epic_gardening
A bumber bunch of bulging tomatoes popped out, and they forgot to ripen for months. Each year, I learn that I know nothing about something else.
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A bumber bunch of bulging tomatoes popped out, and they forgot to ripen for months. Each year, I learn that I know nothing about something else.
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keithwatt6953
Excellent video, explaining a complicated subject so well that even I could sort of follow it!
Keep up the great work you do.
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Excellent video, explaining a complicated subject so well that even I could sort of follow it!
Keep up the great work you do.
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epic_gardening
You guys have a way with timing. I was just looking at a couple large tomatoes thinking to myself I need to save some seeds
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You guys have a way with timing. I was just looking at a couple large tomatoes thinking to myself I need to save some seeds
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