Seed Saving Steps: Drying, Cleaning and Storage

By John Green,

Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Orange County, TX

Saving seeds from vegetable and ornamental plants allows gardeners the ability to preserve ‘desirable’ traits, ensure availability of favorite plant (vegetable or ornamental) varieties, and save money too! Gardeners can save seeds from plants by either allowing them to mature and dry on the plant or by harvesting seeds and drying them…