Comments on: How to Save Seeds from Homegrown Vegetables https://rootsy.org/successfully-saving-seeds/ Your Foundation for Simple Living Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:52:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Connie Meyer https://rootsy.org/successfully-saving-seeds/#comment-482 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 02:25:30 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=623#comment-482 In reply to Maureen.

Yes, the mold is often an indicator that fermentation has taken place. These seeds can be placed in a bowl of water. Healthy seeds will sink to the bottom and dead seeds will float.

]]> By: Maureen https://rootsy.org/successfully-saving-seeds/#comment-469 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:10:13 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=623#comment-469 The white mold is always my indicator that the seeds are ready to wash and dry. I hope you try again.

]]> By: Kaite https://rootsy.org/successfully-saving-seeds/#comment-34 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 19:55:46 +0000 https://rootsy.org/?p=623#comment-34 I tried saving some tomato seed last season but I let the jar ferment too long and it got a layer of mold all over the top, ended up tossing it jar and all. I still have a few seeds left of some heirlooms I was given, I plan to try again this season

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