tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2626356207052579917..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: Saving vegetable seeds - how toUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40502108909340172722012-10-05T03:09:15.866+10:002012-10-05T03:09:15.866+10:00I thought that when you collected tomato seeds, it...I thought that when you collected tomato seeds, it couldn't be guaranteed to be like the "donor" - anyone know if this is true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42035763253542414902011-06-01T05:41:39.357+10:002011-06-01T05:41:39.357+10:00What a timely and informative post for me. Our gar...What a timely and informative post for me. Our garden is really taking off and I'm hoping to avoid buying a zillion seeds again next season/year. Those seed packets could sell me most anything. :)<br />I shared a link to this on my blog this weekend (http://rosiedreams.com/favorites-for-the-week/). Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9377322147814890992008-12-17T13:53:00.000+10:002008-12-17T13:53:00.000+10:00Well thank you, thank you. Good information. Flowe...Well thank you, thank you. Good information. Flowers are so important in the garden. I had a wonderful gathering of insects. On my blog side bar is a great site for live insects that are a gardeners delight.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75066627207251151112008-12-17T04:26:00.000+10:002008-12-17T04:26:00.000+10:00This is so good! will refer back to this when we ...This is so good! will refer back to this when we save our seeds next summer as it is the thick of winter here now!<BR/>Thank you as ever.Ladybird World Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410236464722005178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13885945309530232362008-12-17T02:12:00.000+10:002008-12-17T02:12:00.000+10:00Good post, not disjointed at all. We're starting ...Good post, not disjointed at all. We're starting our backyard garden next year. Last summer we experimented with a sideyard. It's a lot to grasp for this suburban bookworm but I figure I'll read up on it (of course!) then put it into practice and learn as I go. It's comforting to hear about other 'Nervous Nellies' out there. PS I love the tone of your blog. You're like the Mary Poppins of sustainability.Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400044463689447933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58698393770932071842008-12-16T22:45:00.000+10:002008-12-16T22:45:00.000+10:00This is very helpful - thank you. I like the way ...This is very helpful - thank you. I like the way you separate the seeds into three groups - that will make it easier for me to remember the basic procedures. I plan to give this a try next summer.<BR/><BR/>On another topic, I just want to tell you that I've purchased the basic ingredients for making my own laundry soap using your instructions. I'm getting ready to mix up my first batch.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17942783659661369561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11988223959544571722008-12-16T22:06:00.000+10:002008-12-16T22:06:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda! I think this was an excellent, informat...Hi Rhonda! I think this was an excellent, informative post, and not disjointed at all. Thanks!Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89207673242903283002008-12-16T18:22:00.000+10:002008-12-16T18:22:00.000+10:00Thank you so much for this post Rhonda. I've got m...Thank you so much for this post Rhonda. I've got my veggie patch up and running with heirloom veggies, and really wanted to save seeds, but didn't have the know-how. Now I do! Perfect timing too as my carrots are finally flowering. <BR/>~GreenGattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44443868176746269202008-12-16T17:05:00.000+10:002008-12-16T17:05:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,This is such a great post - so helpful f...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>This is such a great post - so helpful for a new gardener like me. I saved my heritage beans last year, but I saved so many that I didn't need them all - do you know if I can store the leftover beans for use in cooking? Or will they last another year or two for sowing out next summer?<BR/>I'm just loving your blog, Rhonda -can't wait for your book.<BR/>I have 4 and a bit weeks to go now until the baby is due, so I'm trying to get all the garden and house all up to scratch.<BR/>Rachel from NZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51819327389332252182008-12-16T16:33:00.000+10:002008-12-16T16:33:00.000+10:00As per usual - an amazingly helpful post and what ...As per usual - an amazingly helpful post and what a fantastic link. Thanks so much, again!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518301987131342471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30238786077701311692008-12-16T11:39:00.000+10:002008-12-16T11:39:00.000+10:00Rhonda,Would you mind explaining a little more abo...Rhonda,<BR/>Would you mind explaining a little more about fermenting the tomato seeds? Timeframes, purpose, how to tell that you can take them out of the water. I've always bought seeds, but would love to try this with next years garden. How long do seeds keep? I can do the research as well if there are too many questions :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532574789522676764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75607779782590468042008-12-16T10:34:00.000+10:002008-12-16T10:34:00.000+10:00For some reason I, too, am scared. I have such a s...For some reason I, too, am scared. I have such a small piece of land and can't separate varieties of plants. I want to grow more than one variety of different veggies but still want to be able to harvest seed. It all just makes my head spin. Yet I really don't want to have to buy seeds every year. We are really wanting to push as close to self sufficiency as we can. I tend to be a nervous Nelly as it is. This year is the first year we are 100% committed to saving some seed. Thanks for the great post as always.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463854174263713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80950744324565236472008-12-16T09:18:00.000+10:002008-12-16T09:18:00.000+10:00The seed saving posts are very enlightening! I'm g...The seed saving posts are very enlightening! I'm going to be starting my first garden in the spring, and have already started thinking about seed saving. I'm starting out by buying seeds, but from a local, organic seed company, so I can start with a good crop to seed save from. So thank you!<BR/><BR/>I have one question though, and I'm hoping you'll be able to answer it. It sounds silly, but I really don't know- can you save seeds from more than a year ago and use those? How long can you save seeds? Do they stay dormant infinately, or is there some sort of cut off date that you know of?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6756022556862264752008-12-16T08:46:00.000+10:002008-12-16T08:46:00.000+10:00I guess I'm like Emma - nervous for some silly rea...I guess I'm like Emma - nervous for some silly reason though I never let that stop me with flower seeds. I did save some squash seeds this year. I'll aim for tomatoes next year. Thanks for the how to, Rhonda.Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23196280260472475352008-12-16T08:45:00.000+10:002008-12-16T08:45:00.000+10:00Thank you for this wonderful post. I appreciate th...Thank you for this wonderful post. I appreciate the how-to steps for storing seeds. I've saved seeds before, but mainly just large squash. I never knew how to save tomato seeds or dried beans. So thanks!Heather {Healthy Family Cookin}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11768040636738611211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91453351746556452352008-12-16T07:41:00.000+10:002008-12-16T07:41:00.000+10:00Next year I am going to try seed saving for the fi...Next year I am going to try seed saving for the first time in the meantime just thinking about it makes my head spin... I know I can do and that it isn't hard I just need to read up on the specific varities I'll be growing and then saving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41514591844704598092008-12-16T07:40:00.000+10:002008-12-16T07:40:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda.I have been nervous about saving seeds b...Hi Rhonda.<BR/><BR/>I have been nervous about saving seeds but I am going to try to save seeds from most of my veggies this season. <BR/><BR/>There are alot of things to think about, but I guess you just have to jump in the deep end and give it a go.<BR/><BR/>EmmaEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506410582063678418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11604056228110125682008-12-16T07:31:00.000+10:002008-12-16T07:31:00.000+10:00What a great how-to. I've always wanted to save se...What a great how-to. I've always wanted to save seeds, but just end up buying them from a catalog each year.<BR/><BR/>It makes so much sense to keep your own, particularly from successful plants! They're free, and they're virtually guaranteed to do well the next year.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the motivation!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>KristenMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20152811857954555392008-12-16T06:57:00.000+10:002008-12-16T06:57:00.000+10:00Good morning Rhonda,This message is so good and r...Good morning Rhonda,<BR/><BR/>This message is so good and really does make perfectly good sense. We bought our tomato plants from Bunnings so I wonder whether they would be good for saving the seed or perhaps we would do better to buy some heritage seed from a reputable seed saving nursery and start from there, next season. I think you might have started a new revolution with this topic. How do you feel about your blog friends swapping seeds or battering for good seeds? If this could be done, do you have any thoughts on whether plant diseases can survive in dried seeds? Is there any way around this? Thankyou again for the wonderful information you put forward on your blog. You certainly go the extra mile. Have a great day.<BR/><BR/>Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.com