How Do You Save Tomato And Pepper Seeds From A Garden?
At the end of the summer in the midst of harvest season it’s a good idea to think about saving the seeds from some of your favorite heirloom or open-pollinated peppers and tomatoes from the garden. That way you can use the seeds next season and not have to buy fresh ones. Aside from saving yourself a few dollars, it’s also a nice gesture to share the seeds with some of your friends and family who love gardening as much as you do. Cut a ripe tomato open and remove the seeds. They will be surrounded by pulp. Remove as much as possible. There is a gel-like coating on the seeds themselves. To remove this coating you will have to ferment the tomato seeds in water. Ferment your tomato seeds. Place them in a glass or small jar of water for about 3 days. Cover the jar with a paper towel held to the top of the jar with a rubber band. This helps contain any odor and keep flies and insects out. Most people choose to keep the jar in the garage or a covered patio outdoors. Notice that some seeds wi
