If you’ve never learned how to save tomato seeds, the process might seem daunting. But this week’s video helps you shed any fears about fermentation (yes, the process involves fermenting the seeds–but it’s not scary, we promise!).
Christy walks you through the step-by-step process for saving tomato seeds from your favorite varieties so that you can grow free tomatoes from here on out. Saved seeds from your own garden become adapted to your micro-climate, soil, and weather conditions over time. It’s the way to go for future resiliency.
How to Save Tomato Seeds – So Easy To Do!
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Get more visual aids and printed instructions in this blog post so you can save tomato seeds
Save the right seeds! Know the difference between heirloom, open pollinated, and hybrid seeds (hint: save seeds from the first two). This video explains what Heirloom Really Means.
Russian Queen – the fabulous paste tomato we used in the video. It’s beautiful, delicious, and versatile.
Choose one variety from your tomato garden to save this year. Grow it next year and see what happens. We bet you’ll be pleased.
