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Seed Collecting
October 12th, 2009
http://readynutrition.com/resources/seed-collecting_12102009/

I found a great article about seed collecting and storage tips from farmradio.org. It is essential to have a well stocked seed collection. Seeds not only provide dependable crops year round, but can also be used to produce edible sprouts which have an extremly high nutrient and vitamin content, as well as save money in the overall scheme of things. Traditional varieties of seeds can be saved and used, but hybrid seeds have a one time use and therefore should be overlooked for the most part. They will not grow back each year. Non-genetically modified seeds (non-GMO) or Heirloom varieties are the way to go. --- Continued at link, above ---

Includes:
  • Collecting the Seeds
    Choose the Seeds In Three Different Ways
    Random Seed Collection
    Summing Things Up
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Here's the skinny on saving seeds
http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/08/10/heres-the-skinny-on-saving-seeds/

Guest post by Marta Waddell. Marta is a master gardener for the University of Arizona, a speaker and trainer.

As summer begins rolling into autumn, it's time to get busy saving seeds from your summer harvest. Remember that HEAT and MOISTURE are the enemies to seed viability after storage. In other words, just the things that make a seed germinate when planted are the things that will kill them during storage and prevent germination later when planted. Even if the poorly stored seeds germinate, they may produce weak, spindly plants that do not produce fruit or vegetables. You may get carrot sprouts but never any root bigger than a thread even after months of growing.

When stored properly, some seeds can last 5-10 years, but this depends on .... --- continued at link, above ---
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A Seed Saving Guide

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free to download, an expert guide to seed-saving
https://awaytogarden.com/free-download-expert-guide-seed-saving/

30 page PDF Publication

This guide outlines most of the things you need to know to grow seed successfully. It covers the basics of seed growing from choosing appropriate varieties for seed saving to harvesting, processing, and storing seed. It assumes that you have basic knowledge of vegetable growing. ---CONTINUED---

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION: 3
OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRIDS: Know how to choose a variety that produces offspring like its parents: 4
ANNUALS & BIENNIALS: Know how long it will take for your crop to produce seed: 4
BOTANY VOCABULARY: Know some basic botanical terms: 5
INBREEDING AND OUTBREEDING: Know your crop’s mating system: 5
POLLINATION AND FERTILIZATION: Know how to promote a good seed set: 6
ISOLATION, POPULATION
SIZE AND ROGUING: Know how to maintain your crop’s genetics: 7
  • Isolation methods: 7
    Population size: 8
    Roguing: 9
SOIL AND CULTIVATION: Know the in field needs of your seed crop: 9
  • Soil preparation: 9
    Spacing: 9
    Staking and Trellising: 9
    Managing disease: 10
    Managing weeds: 11
HARVEST AND PROCESSING: Know about wet seeded and dry seeded crop methods of harvesting and processing: 11
  • Dry Seeded Crops: 11
    Wet Seeded Crops: 14
SEED STORAGE: Know how to protect your seed and keep it viable: 16
GERMINATION: Know your seed’s germination rate: 18
SPECIFIC CROPS: Seed saving tips for common vegetable crops.: 19
CROP SPECIFIC CHART: 25
RESOURCES: 28
  • Books: 28
    Web: 28
    Sources of seed cleaning equipment: 29
    Seed Saving Organizations: 29
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How to Harvest and Store Your Own Seeds
https://www.thereadystore.com/homestead/11826/how-to-harvest-and-store-your-own-seeds/

Seeds are an essential part of the sustainability of our eco system. Saving seeds from the plants that we grow has great importance in supporting an ecosystem and providing it with a variety of plants and breeds. Now it is considered a form of art by many people because very few do it. But seed saving is something everyone can do, you just need to learn the basics of growing and harvesting seeds from different plants. ---CONTINUED---
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How to Harvest Your Own Seeds from Garden Plants
https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-harvest-your-own-seed-from-garden-plants/

It is easy to save seeds from one year to the next if you know what you are doing. Every plant is different and some seeds require specific strategies for harvesting and saving, but these general rules work for most plants if you know the planting conditions for your seeds. ---CONTINUED---
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Where to Get Seeds When Online Sources are SOLD OUT
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/alternate-seeds-sources/

(SNIP) ... Normally the renaissance in gardening of all sorts would be nothing but good news. However, the surge of interest from both novice and experienced gardeners is stretching seed companies to the limit. Many companies have stopped answering the phones and are putting up online pleas for understanding as they try to handle backorders with limited capacity and inventory.

If you find yourself unable to order seeds online, here are some alternate sources to consider: ---CONTINUED---
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Seed Saving & Printable Seed Packets
https://104homestead.com/seed-saving/

Seed saving (also known as “brown-bagging”) is an amazing skill to learn. Not only do you save money and control the quality of your plants from year-to-year, it’s a very rewarding step towards self-sufficiency. ---CONTINUED---
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