How to SAVE SEEDS: Seed saving TIPS and EXAMPLES

[@stephaniehicks8682]

My grandma taught me to keep seeds in old prescription bottles. They're designed to keep out light and moisture! I wrap the store bought seed packets around the bottle to keep the planting instructions.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

That's a great idea!

[@karenhasel9908]

@@GrowingInTheGarden can I save seeds from Armenian cucumbers? Am growing zucchini and acorn squash also.

[@nan1779]

That's genius!

[@breaker6900]

Effing genius!!!

[@tracycrider7778]

Love this!

[@margaretchurch7718]

I wished everyone would make their videos like you did you didn't talk about everything just straight to the point

[@margareth1504]

Thats so lovely, i think my own daughter became hooked on gardening too via the beauty of the marigolds, their many seeds and how they regenerated, their many strengths, and vivid colours. She decided to scatter the seeds around just to see the magic of flowers popping up in random places around our garden, and enjoyed excitement of knowing it got there from the seeds she had sprinkled there before. Since then gardening is one of her favorite things to do.

[@Beeplabeep]

I love my local seed library! We even do some events through out the year to swap seeds, bulbs, ect. Such a great resource.

[@waykeeperfarmandnerdery]

I loved seeing the photos of each of these, because sometimes you're just not quite sure if the seeds are ready on the wildflowers!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackiemartin2874]

This is the first year we’ll be saving seeds from our garden. Thanks for all the tips! Lol! What a combination: Armenian cukes and cantaloupe! Ick!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Right?!?

[@MrMrHammett]

After watching video, I know to get rid of the seeds from my sugar baby watermelon, because the were all bunched with my cucumbers, cantaloupes, honey dew melons, and tigger melons. I don't know what I would have had. They were all flowering at the same time and some vining on top of each other ...out of control. ..lol

[@MrMrHammett]

I just might plant one on the other side of house just to see what comes up...lol

[@Laurie_in_Maine]

Just left a video how-(not?)-to that showed seed saving from cut flowers in a vase. That just goes against every instinct I had about this. Dried on the stem and just before they explode seems more intuitive... Enjoyed your presentation and some of the comments were helpful too!

[@ralsharp6013]

It took me awhile to understand that seed saving can only be done by heirloom. One day a friend explained what GMO meant... happy seed saving everybody. Iceberg lettuce $8 a head here at the moment

[@kimgordon3695]

😥 thanks Sonny Perdue & Whilehmina Gates... Decimation

[@ralsharp6013]

@@kimgordon3695 yes, very true💩

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

Lettuce for $8? 😱 Where do you live? That is INSANE!

[@SeattlePioneer]

> I just had breakfast on a big green salad made from the leaf lettuce in my garden. I go out and tear off whatever lettuce I want and the RUN back in to make the salad! Well, I don't actually run, but you get the idea. Fresh!

[@nikkiluvssf]

Incredibly helpful video. Thank you sooooo much!

[@pitcherlegacy843]

Thank you for this. This is such an informative video. You covered so many types and ways to save seeds. I really love to collect seeds from flowers but have not had much success with fruits and vegetables. I tried to save squash seeds and ended up throwing them away because they were so emaciated.I will try again!

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

Perhaps you could help me if you preserve seeds from flowers? 🙏 I want to save some wild rose seeds but, for the love of God, I can’t find information online on how to “store” the seeds properly and for how long they become viable. I don’t want to plant them right away or in the near future because I will be moving next year and want to plant them in the new place. Any advice?

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

Blue Sky... better to take cuttings off Rose, not seed. It won't be true as cross pollinated.

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

@@ME_MeAndMyBees Thank you!

[@davidbennett9691]

Great advice on self and open pollinated seeds. But if you have space sometimes it's fun to try a few seeds from an open pollinated or hybrid variety just to see what you come up with. This year I planted a three-sisters bed with saved seeds which produced a variety of odd squash and gourds (all from a sugar pumpkin) and what looks to be three distinctly different types of corn. I live across the street from a community garden so lots of cross pollination. The beans, of course, are just the same beans I started with.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

That is a great point. Good idea.

[@elchefreedom5063]

Angela, I love you without knowing you. Thx for your efforts, thoughts and love for gardening. 😍🥰😘

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

So nice of you, thanks.

[@PeterMaddison2483]

It amazes me... Looking back now. Were told to 'dead-head' flowers. Now I know why. The garden centres don't want un to save our money, but spend it at their garden centres.

[@marjorieschaefer7392]

Dead-heading usually encourages more flower production so the plant blooms longer.

[@busker153]

I am six days past my two year mark. On July 11, 2021 I stuck the bases of some Green Onions and Romaine Lettuce from the store into the worst dirt on earth. Ok, not that bad, but I am in the Sonoran Desert, and in a city to boot. Bad soil is truly the rule. Well, my ground is covered with mulch and woodchips (you do what you can with what you have, right?), and is growing a lot of cool things. I am turning my whole place (about 30' by 120' with a house and a back house taking up space) into a food forest! And, it is going wonderfully! This spring I am going to be planting Heirloom seeds of many things (one of each kind) to do some serious seed saving! It is time!

[@drtek1329]

Excellent demonstration and video. You are a wealth of knowledge, Angela. Thank you!

[@HOPEbus]

Great video , I’m taking it all in Thanks for sharing

[@MelissaM83]

I'm going nuts this year trying to learn how to recognize and save seeds!!! I feel like I'm going crazy with worry about the ones I got lol 🤦 this helps thank you

[@mrcharrington1]

Great information! Thanks so much

[@jonathanrogers9961]

hehe, I planted green peppers next to jalapenos a few years back.... got spicy green peppers and super mild jalapenos.... learned that lesson.

[@billieblake6227]

☺️☺️☺️me too!🤦

[@lkosto]

This was the coolest video. Thank you for sharing!

[@pnb3876]

Thanks for all your super helpful info, I’m a subscriber:)

[@yolacintia]

Great video, it opened up a world for us. Please make a video about saving sunflower seeds for eating and planting next season.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Sunflower video coming next week! In the meantime here is a blogpost: growinginthegarden.com/how-to-grow-sunflowers/

[@danielrosas5685]

THANK YOU ANGELA FOR THE LECTURE. VERY IMPORTANT TO LEARN AND TO SAVE. SELF POLINATING.. HAPPY GROWING

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lorikaren7022]

I really appreciate your clear and informative videos! Your love for gardening comes through your smile! 🌹🌿🥰

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@Katy99941]

Thanks Angela I enjoy your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@samanthaoliver6817]

Thx that was an awesome video you help me so much with my seed saving friend from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@carol-us4xn]

Saving seeds is very important for planting foods and vegetables.

[@beltoftruth56]

Great instructions for seed saving

[@homelytales9758]

Hello nd lots of love from India!!..wonderful video nd I am glad I got so much to learn from you on collecting nd saving seeds bcoz I am addicted to anything with gardening.. Love it!! 😍

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Hello from Arizona!

[@vanessadaniel1882]

Yes! I totally learnt something new from your video🌺 🥒🥒I learnt how to save cucumber seed!! Thanks and I have subscribed

[@kristinaginorio1344]

Fabulous lessons. My first saved seeds were also marigold.

[@yes12337]

I used to collect seeds in CD cases and it worked great for small amounts

[@Ash-xx5zd]

I love this video. Just a side note: perhaps caption for deaf and hard of hearing can also enjoy this video! A request: can u do a video on researching process? Not just simple googling, but how to navigate through a local extension site...or trusted resources. I'm an intermediate gardener so I have figured out a lot already, but for newbies, this may be valuable for them. As well when its delivered by your clear and calming voice. A question: is there a simple way of separating gomphrena seeds from its chad? Rn, I'm using tweezers. 😭😣😣

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Good ideas, thanks! I often end up planting a little chaff with the seeds, seems to work out ok in the end.

[@whosedoingwhat]

Hit CC @ top vid for Closed Caption👍🏻Tap the vid it appears

[@gail7998]

What a wonderful presentation. I learned so much! 9-15-2024

[@cassidystraub4509]

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours! I love your style and passion!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Yay! Thank you!

[@digitalis-y9h]

Thanks for the informative video! Very useful.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@princesskileyrae]

Great information - thanks!

[@horselady4375]

That was THE BEST INFO.THANKYOU

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@qflower4982]

Very helpful. Tks for hitting on all kinds of plants and veggies

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Really really informs

[@quintinfranklin9168]

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed!

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Great video. Thanks for the info 💚

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kencolvin7553]

Good information, thank you.

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFORMATION MANY BLESSINGS

[@zap4980]

Thanks for sharing 💚

[@josiehollerbach4429]

I'm new to gardening . Thank you .

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Welcome!

[@lisaking6787]

Thank you Angela. Love your videos.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

You are so welcome!

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Love this

[@AmirH.232]

very thanks for useful information

[@sheilarogers3448]

How can I save avocado pits, mango pits and others?

[@alfreddamayanthy4126]

Very nice useful tips thanks

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Welcome 😊

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

regarding crossings and F1s, it's actually okay to save those if you think you'll like the crossing (or F1 dehybridization), but it's far more unpredictable. It sounds like frankencucurbits are too unpredictable though.

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Great video My friend

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thank you 👍

[@agentredhasretired5450]

Thanks

[@MrMrHammett]

Great video! I just stumbled across your video. I watched a second video and subscribed.... now my question. I have a few different types of lettuce growing. I have allowed most to go to flower. Will cross pollination be a big concern like with melons and peppers? It may be less of an issues in most cases because a lot flowered before other types did, but the were some at the same time. I woulld like to collect the seeds. Open question to all.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Lettuce does cross-pollinate yes. You may get a little different variety from the one you planted if you have other types that flower at the same time.

[@DavidA-uk9bm]

I wish I had seen this earlier, just this past weekend after a week of rain I went out to the plastic container under my deck to get my pruners and noticed that the lid had leaked and about 15-20 packets of seeds were soaking wet! Over $100 worth of seeds wasted, gone! I was so mad at myself, I know I should have put them in a glass jar or at least in the garage to make sure they were dry. DUH!

[@joseamilcarsalgadolainez3586]

Excelente. Thanks.

[@marieee5446]

Hi thanks for your video. Can you please explain how fermentation is done for wet seeds? Thanks

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I explain it in this blogpost: growinginthegarden.com/how-to-save-seeds/

[@lupegonzalez2689]

Really interesting video thank you 😊

[@Venuschanel]

Great video!!!!

[@Venuschanel]

Off now to get my seeds!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thanks!!

[@karlahernandex5716]

Thank you !

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thanks for watching!

[@myjourneytotruth]

I started with marigolds also & then all types of pepper seeds & I use those useless mailback paper envelopes sent with invoices through the mail & empty medication bottles with the little moisture packs.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Great ideas, thanks.

[@joanrepenshek2991]

In Wisconsin I have issues with a very good 2mato

[@SeattlePioneer]

> Tamato, tomato, 2mato, twomahto....

[@frankgiunto3600]

Great show. Im hooked

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thanks so much.

[@diversegardener392]

This is work but we'll worth it because it saves you from buying the same plans every year. 😉

[@crystalstanley916]

Hello. Great video! Was that roselle I saw? I would love to buy some seeds from you.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Yes 🙌🏻 I don’t sell seeds at this time. Renee’s garden does sh2543.ositracker.com/159509/9151/url_14551

[@jyothiryali]

Hi I enjoy ur videos a lot. Very informative Quick question where can I find roselle seeds?. I could not find them anywhere to buy. Please respond

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

www.southernexposure.com/products/roselle-thai-red/

[@wendyrenna5584]

@@GrowingInTheGarden p ppl

[@chantallachance4905]

Here in Québec I let some fresh vegetable directly on the ground tomatoes seeds, melon,potatoes,lettuce,carottes,peas kale At spring time it regrow by them self when the temperature of the soil is correct to grow Free garden

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

That's awesome. Wouldn't quite happen like that here in the desert.

[@djdth3]

What is the best way to collect geranium seeds? I have tried but unsure what the seed looks like.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I'm not sure, I haven't tried collecting those.

[@melanieallen8980]

grear video!!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad you liked it!

[@sixpackbinky]

I no longer see a marigold any where where I live, they used to be everywhere.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

That's too bad. Maybe start spreading some seeds :)

[@cindyhuffaker6357]

Some seeds, like aronia, blackberry, need stratified I. Cold temperatures before they'll getminate.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Good point.

[@cindyhuffaker6357]

Stratified means the seed has chill time or heat to ensure the seed will break open an germinate. Pine seeds in southern Florida need fire. Fruit trees pits like peaches, plums need chill hours in the ground or a pot. Aronias and smaller fruit can be kept in the frig or freezer, then planted.

[@cindyhuffaker6357]

Some fruit seeds, like citrus/lemon/lime, need the coating around the seed (pectin) soaked off.

[@joylee7274]

I've collected some seeds from jalapeño and serrano pepper that I bought from the store. They seemed not so mature seeds. Is it still be okay? Also, how many days will it take for the seeds to completely dry? They seem dried after 2,3 days.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Dry them until they crack in half.

[@joylee7274]

@@GrowingInTheGarden Okay, Thank you so much!

[@joylee7274]

@@GrowingInTheGarden It's been more than a week but still doesn't crack in half. I am wondering how much longer I have to wait.

[@PlayRoom44]

Good video

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thanks

[@whosedoingwhat]

Fl has ltl cool dry places🤔

[@angusmacduff3471]

If you save the seed from a plant with white flowers will all of the seedlings from it be white?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Good question, I'm not sure.

[@billyandrew]

*Angus MacDuff* It depends on the genotype. A gambler might say there's a 75% chance no. A bigger gambler might say there's 25% chance yes.

[@deannawarrior4yah771]

How do we ferment the wet seeds?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

I detail the process in my blogpost: growinginthegarden.com/how-to-save-seeds/

[@jolenemesserschmidt7123]

How do you do the wet seeds? Are they soaking in water first?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Usually you let them ferment by covering with water for a few days - then dry on a paper plate and store.

[@RedNicole22]

I can’t find an answer to this question on the web. Can you safely save seed of nasturtium and cilantro if planted next to infected squash with powdery mildew? I have an abundance of these seeds and can’t imagine tossing them, however I wouldn’t want the infection to come on next year when I move to my farm. I washed some and allowing them to dry.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

You could soak in a bit of baking soda before planting if you are worried about it.

[@RedNicole22]

@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks for responding. Do you think soaking them now before I store them would work, or better right before planting?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

@@RedNicole22 Right before planting

[@RedNicole22]

@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks for the response.

[@rynophiliac]

darn! I have art combe's watermelon growing next to an heirloom cantalope and pumpkin, sounds like I will get some cross pollination. Do you know how far they should be planted away from each other to avoid the cross pollination?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

According to Seedsavers.org you need 800 feet to ½ mile of distance between plants.

[@billyandrew]

*rynophiliac* Wind and pollenators are unpredictable, so it's difficult to judge how far pollen could travel with any certainty, as even a greenhouse requires ventilation, at some point, allowing one or the other in.

[@billyandrew]

*Growing In The Garden* 👏👏👏 You rascal! 🤭

[@BadarTVTrends]

In Indonesia this is called sunflower🇮🇩 greeting vanilla parmers

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Wonderful!

[@jillysponges]

will all seeds germinate after being frozen? I was afraid I'd kill them .....

[@trevorwills3356]

Store them in their paper packets in a Tupperware container in the fridge and theyll keep for a long time.

[@jillysponges]

@@trevorwills3356 agreed,and thanks for your comment, but I would also like info on freezing seeds and how they fare after being frozen😊

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Only one way to find out. Test the ones you're concerned about for germination before planting.

[@joanrepenshek2991]

Radishes r easy

[@carolbrandt6672]

Can't you also just leave the flowers die off and leave them in the garden? I would think the seeds will start growing once the ground warms up?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Sure, there are plenty of them you can let the seeds drop and they will reseed.

[@MrSmirkster]

In today's world you should save seeds as a form of currency. The engineered food crisis will make them valuable.

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

It certainly is a good skill to have.

[@sunniharrison9639]

How do you ferment seeds?

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Here's an article about it: homeguides.sfgate.com/ferment-seeds-74467.html

[@sunniharrison9639]

@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks!

[@TaxiRED]

I'm a newby at saving seeds, since i've been off work with severe depression i've took to sorting out my garden, its such a therapy to me, in the past week ive learnt about saving seeds for next year, i've already saved some poppy seeds, but i've deadheaded some plants and binned them where i didn't realise i could have saved the seeds until now.. i will now be leaving them until i can save some seeds...Thank you :) x

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

You're welcome. Saving seeds is very rewarding, best of luck to you!

[@freakinfrugal5268]

A year later, I hopr you are feeling better. HOw's the garden this year?

[@joanrepenshek2991]

Hey I am almost 70 but dont even bother with cherry tomatoes I got maybe 12 from 1 plant on a deck

[@joanrepenshek2991]

Maybe you could give me names of certain types ?

[@br.samuel4754]

You are right. Gardening is a goldmine and a therapy. I save seeds also from difficult sorts. And year after year your knowledge is also growing. I wisch you a happy life and succes and fulfilling gardenyears

[@tippytaru]

Great information. Thank you so much!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@natankaaren1207]

thank you

[@SM-fe1dh]

How refreshing to hear someone who speaks in full sentences, without crutch words such as ‘like’, ‘you know’, and ‘you guys’. Thank you, Ma’am; you are a delight!

[@elainejohnson6488]

I’m sure saving seeds was the norm back in the day. Such a good practice we moved away from. Sharing with friends and checking some out at the library.....love it!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

So true!

[@ralsharp6013]

Remembering the ancestors

[@wisdomandlove1661]

@@GrowingInTheGarden i am so happy for you that you prefer heirloom seeds.

[@cass77788]

i am like you i started gardening in my 20s my first flower was a zinnia!! i am 63 now and still going strong, love your video, how informative!

[@SeattlePioneer]

> That's very charming! What particular plants or seeds do you like to grow or save? What about zinnias?

[@CarAds4U]

Thanks Angela. Your video is jam-packed with good information, with an easy to comprehend presentation. You're a great example of how to craft a video that is time efficient and very helpful. Would that others learn how to do the same. Spring is only four months away. Yay!!!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Thanks so much!

[@bergannon6585]

Spring is only 4 months away, love your positivity. Cheered me up no end.

[@iandavis3599]

Awesome information Angela! I never thought about the paper wicking the moisture out. I just harvested my marigold seeds last week and the only bag I had was paper. Its rare I make a good move like that on accident, haha. I just checked on the seeds and they're completely dry and smell sweet.

[@dianegreiner4054]

One of the best videos I've seen on this topic! Great information!!! I'm saving this for reference. Greetings from Michigan! 😊🌷💐

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful! Hello from Arizona.

[@sararampton654]

Amazing! Your short video taught me everything I know to get started saving seeds-thank you for this information!

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simplywildbysarah]

I've been seed saving for a while so I'm not a beginner but always wanting to learn more and this was the best video I've ever seen it was clear the pictures where great and it was very inclusive thank you

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@freakinfrugal5268]

WONDERFULLY HELPFUL, THANK YOU! Are there seeds that need to spend time in the freezer to mimic having been outside for the winter??

[@GrowingInTheGarden]

Yes. Check the seed packet - it should tell you. If you saved the seeds look online to see if it requires vernalization.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

@@GrowingInTheGarden Oh that's an excellent word - vernalization. Like the vernal equinox. Thank you!

[@SeattlePioneer]

@@freakinfrugal5268

[@MJ-cc4uf]

I discovered this year that an early bush scallop squash that cross-pollinated with a black beauty zucchini is not that bad, just weird looking.