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Essential Tomato Seed Saving Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions

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Learn how to save tomato seeds with these easy instructions. Start by labeling each batch, then cut the tomatoes and squeeze the seeds into a strainer, mashing the gel coat against the mesh. After emptying onto copier paper, allow the seeds to dry for three weeks before processing. Make sure to remove all pulp and store only clean, dry seeds. Use resealable bags for storage, label them clearly, and keep them in a cool, dry place. Properly stored seeds can last for years, ensuring a plentiful harvest every season.

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Essential Tomato Seed Saving Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Tomato Seed Saving Instructions -Royer Held

  2. Basic tomato seed saving kit

  3. Start with a label

  4. Cut at the equator

  5. Seeds!

  6. Squeeze seeds into the strainer

  7. Mash gel coat against mesh

  8. Empty onto copier paper

  9. It can be messier

  10. Finger paint and record your impressions

  11. Seal the deal

  12. Finished product

  13. Age for 3 weeks

  14. Ready to process

  15. Open things up

  16. Loosen seeds with knife

  17. Pour seeds in bag • Use notes as label • Think Spring!

  18. Store only clean, dry seed Remove all pulp, flesh and other non-seed material. Seed that is wet should be dried. Dry seed has only 7% moisture content. Air dry in the sun if you can. Food dehydrators may be used at temperatures below 90 degrees -- don’t cook the seed. Be patient.

  19. Storing Seed Use re-sealable sandwich bags. Label the bag or put a label inside the bag. Store in a cool, dry place. Seed may be refrigerated or even kept in the freezer.

  20. How long will they keep? • 450 year old lotus seed germinated • Tomato seed old enough to vote • Alliums don’t last • The best answer? • Save new ones each year!

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