Saving Plant Seeds: The Correct Way (Part 1 of 2)

  • The easiest vegetable seeds to save for a ‘novice’ seed saver: beans, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, peppers, and okra. Legumes (bean & peas) are by far the easiest seeds to save, and also the easiest to germinate. There are numerous flowers which easily lend their seeds, such as marigold, zinnia, morning glory, cleome, nasturtium, poppy, snapdragon, and sunflower Courtesy Photo giantveggiegarden.com
    The easiest vegetable seeds to save for a ‘novice’ seed saver: beans, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, peppers, and okra. Legumes (bean & peas) are by far the easiest seeds to save, and also the easiest to germinate. There are numerous flowers which easily lend their seeds, such as marigold, zinnia, morning glory, cleome, nasturtium, poppy, snapdragon, and sunflower Courtesy Photo giantveggiegarden.com
Gardeners, so you want to save your own seeds this season but don't know where to start? Some readers have requested that I write about saving seeds, but more specifically how to harvest seeds and store them but also want to share them with friends, neighbors, fellow gardeners, and familywhile keeping a few to germinate next year and for future use. This is the 1st installment of a 2-part series…

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