help me save seeds

07-24-2007, 07:07 AM

I have some zinnia and other flowers that I would love to save seeds from could any one show me how?Thank you

Naked Camper · 07-24-2007, 01:14 PM

07-26-2007, 07:22 AM

I asked plantmessenger group{yahoo} and received some help.First you dont cut off dead floer heads{the seeds are under the flower heads}Second you let the stem turn brown.When the stem is brown you may harvest your seeds.Next you dry your seeds then store them in an airtight container until its time to plant them.If someone wants to make a sticky out of this you may.Enjoy

Naked Camper · 07-26-2007, 07:37 AM

Thanks for reporting back what you found

07-26-2007, 08:41 AM

Sure!I hope many Mommas could save seed and have beautiful gardens for their families

Lady TS · 08-20-2007, 12:42 PM

Another helpful hint is to put a piece of chalk in your container. It helps absorb any excess moisture. Or you can use those little nitrogen packs in vitamins/shoes/etc. Just be sure not to let kids play with/eat them!

Be aware that the seed won't always breed true, especially if it's a hybrid.

Mostly talking vegetables, here.

08-21-2007, 07:26 AM

Ive been taught that its better to save just heirloom seeds.

Thankfulforgrace · 06-23-2008, 05:50 PM

For storage I've also heard powdered milk fyi. Hoping it works b/c that's what's in my fridge with my seeds right now!

That's great about the chalk, must remember that.

AppleSauceCookies · 05-29-2009, 12:28 AM

I need my own yard!

mummy2boys · 05-29-2009, 01:41 AM

Dandelion · 10-08-2011, 10:26 AM

I want to save seeds, mostly from some organic and heirloom tomatos. Is the procedure similar?

houseforjoy · 02-04-2013, 02:39 PM

tomatoes you need to put it in a jar and wait till they get foamy, then drain and dry on a paper towel.

anyone know how you get carrot seeds? if i leave a carrot in the ground how many seeds would i get from it?

---------- Post added at 03:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ----------

http://howtosaveseeds.com/seedsavingdetails.php#beets
found this site sort of helpful

Macky · 02-11-2013, 02:25 PM

I can't believe I haven't clicked on this sticky before!

Amanda has it right for the tomato seeds. It's called fermenting the seeds and you can stick them in any sort of container, it doesn't have to be a jar. I plop the seeds and juices just in a custard cup and set them on the kitchen counter. After the first 24 hours or so, I drain off any liquid twice a day and keep going until all the jelly-like bits have turned to liquid and I've drained it away. Then I rinse them well and lay them out on a towel to dry for a bit. When they seem dry, I transfer them to a paper towel or piece of absorbant scrap paper and set them aside for a week or two where they can dry out thoroughly before going into a package for storage.

The New Seed-Starters' Handbook by Nancy Bubel is an excellent book on both saving and starting seeds of all sorts. It covers flowers, veggies and trees quite thoroughly and it's my go-to book for sure. I've learned tricks in there that I have yet to see in online guides or other gardening books. Love it!

07-24-2007, 07:07 AM	#1
geegee Guest Posts: n/a	help me save seeds I have some zinnia and other flowers that I would love to save seeds from could any one show me how?Thank you

07-24-2007, 01:14 PM	#2
Naked Camper Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 17,799	Re: help me save seeds __________________ Morgan Married to my best friend of 17 years Mommy to: baby Micheal ('03) Malachi - 8 Corban - 5 Asher -4 Evangeline - 2 Fruit of Labor Placenta Encapsulation

07-26-2007, 07:22 AM	#3
geegee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help me save seeds I asked plantmessenger group{yahoo} and received some help.First you dont cut off dead floer heads{the seeds are under the flower heads}Second you let the stem turn brown.When the stem is brown you may harvest your seeds.Next you dry your seeds then store them in an airtight container until its time to plant them.If someone wants to make a sticky out of this you may.Enjoy

07-26-2007, 07:37 AM	#4
Naked Camper Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 17,799	Re: help me save seeds Thanks for reporting back what you found __________________ Morgan Married to my best friend of 17 years Mommy to: baby Micheal ('03) Malachi - 8 Corban - 5 Asher -4 Evangeline - 2 Fruit of Labor Placenta Encapsulation

07-26-2007, 08:41 AM	#5
geegee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help me save seeds Sure!I hope many Mommas could save seed and have beautiful gardens for their families

08-20-2007, 12:42 PM	#6
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: help me save seeds Another helpful hint is to put a piece of chalk in your container. It helps absorb any excess moisture. Or you can use those little nitrogen packs in vitamins/shoes/etc. Just be sure not to let kids play with/eat them! Be aware that the seed won't always breed true, especially if it's a hybrid. Mostly talking vegetables, here. __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

08-21-2007, 07:26 AM	#7
geegee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help me save seeds Ive been taught that its better to save just heirloom seeds.

06-23-2008, 05:50 PM	#8
Thankfulforgrace Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 8,415	Re: help me save seeds For storage I've also heard powdered milk fyi. Hoping it works b/c that's what's in my fridge with my seeds right now! That's great about the chalk, must remember that. __________________ "We can do no great things-only small things with great love." Mother Teresa

05-29-2009, 12:28 AM	#9
AppleSauceCookies Deactivated Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 204	Re: help me save seeds I need my own yard!

05-29-2009, 01:41 AM	#10
mummy2boys Moderator in We'd Love to Meet You, Let's Talk, High Need/Spirited Children, Joyous Homekeeping, and The Cookbook Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 16,038	Re: help me save seeds __________________ Alysia Married to the love of my life Mama to 2 wonderful boys Waiting to meet 3 in heaven 2/2005, 5/2007 & 8/2011 Striving, with God's help, to be a gentle mother each day

10-08-2011, 10:26 AM	#11
Dandelion Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,508	Re: help me save seeds I want to save seeds, mostly from some organic and heirloom tomatos. Is the procedure similar? __________________ aka, mamacheetah, Nicole wife to one daydreamer mama to seven - six boys with a girl in there somewhere B 8/99 O1 5/03 V 6/05 M 7/07 L 11/10 H 11/12 O2 11/15

02-04-2013, 02:39 PM	#12
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: help me save seeds tomatoes you need to put it in a jar and wait till they get foamy, then drain and dry on a paper towel. anyone know how you get carrot seeds? if i leave a carrot in the ground how many seeds would i get from it? ---------- Post added at 03:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ---------- http://howtosaveseeds.com/seedsavingdetails.php#beets found this site sort of helpful __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

02-11-2013, 02:25 PM	#13
Macky Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rural Saskatchewan Posts: 4,449	Re: help me save seeds I can't believe I haven't clicked on this sticky before! Amanda has it right for the tomato seeds. It's called fermenting the seeds and you can stick them in any sort of container, it doesn't have to be a jar. I plop the seeds and juices just in a custard cup and set them on the kitchen counter. After the first 24 hours or so, I drain off any liquid twice a day and keep going until all the jelly-like bits have turned to liquid and I've drained it away. Then I rinse them well and lay them out on a towel to dry for a bit. When they seem dry, I transfer them to a paper towel or piece of absorbant scrap paper and set them aside for a week or two where they can dry out thoroughly before going into a package for storage. The New Seed-Starters' Handbook by Nancy Bubel is an excellent book on both saving and starting seeds of all sorts. It covers flowers, veggies and trees quite thoroughly and it's my go-to book for sure. I've learned tricks in there that I have yet to see in online guides or other gardening books. Love it!

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