Starting the process of tomato seed saving.
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There’s so many things to learn! This is all so fascinating to me. The more I see, the more I want to learn then put into practice!
If you get into seed saving. I politely suggest Joseph Lofthouse’s book landrace gardening. I found it to be much more approachable than most.
Downloaded, definitely will have a look at it. Thank you 🙏
Do you ferment them in water for a few days to release the seeds from the pulp?
I do. Usually it takes 5 to 7 days. When the seeds drop to the bottom and I don’t see much “gel” around them They are ready. But I have had no problem with germination even if I’m too early. Makes me really wonder if the fermentation is even necessary.
I find that it is a little easier and cleaner picking. Never considered that it may give them a possible germination boost.
Definitely makes it easier separating seed. I always thought there was some kind of inhibitor in the gel sac. 🤷🏻♂️
Seems that is legitimate. Looks like there was a fairly recent (2020) study using a weak acid soak for a short amount of time (30-60min) to simulate the fermentation process with a high degree of success.