Saving Vegetable Seeds For Next Season

[@simplifygardening]

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[@nasiaab.9722]

There was a woman with a 33 minute video explaining the same thing. I love how short and to the point you are! You’re amazing. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@simplifygardening]

Awe thanks i am glad you enjoyed the video

[@stacies.4366]

I literally just left that video & clicked on this one😂-I gave up watching her video b/c it was too much unnecessary info-I just wanted to get straight to the point.

[@DUUDE_TM]

Woman taking too long, shocking

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

agreed, no waffle for 5 mins at the beginning.

[@1955thekeeper]

Tony, I have saved the seeds from almost anything I have purchased at the local greengrocer. Over the years, I have grown almost all of them the following year. One year I had so many cantaloupes from a single fruit that I had to give many of them away rather than have them decay before I could eat them. I used methods of harvesting and preservation very close to the types you showed in your video. You explain the different processes very naturally. Thank you for your great works.

[@simplifygardening]

Hi Andy, I try to keep the channel as down to earth as I possibly can without losing the information.

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

So far I have seeds saved from flax (for linen production), several tomato varieties, cucumbers, potatoes, popcorn, several types of beans, and squash of all kinds. With the sudden change of weather from summer immediately to winter here in Western Canada, I think that may be about all I can save this year.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes the temps have really dropped fast with us too, getting frosts to now so everything will be done shortly

[@TheShamanWitch72]

Thank you! I am in my first year of having room for a garden so planning now for saving seed from all I have planted (mostly heirloom varieties I was given by other local gardeners). Figured that way I can spend my budget next year on other varieties I was unable to find this year. Also plan to save enough to share and trade with other gardeners 🥰

[@simplifygardening]

You can do it Anita and its a perfect way to save money and get new varieties

[@rubyewiggins4926]

I've watched and enjoyed many of your videos,but I've never seen you smile before like you did in this one You have a nice smile 😁, i really enjoy how simple you make things look,and they are easy. Gardening is so much fun, i love it.

[@wendyrowland7787]

This year I have grown seed collected from Gardener’s Delight. Last year the greenhouse was shared with Piccolo. The plants have been super productive with very long vines. The tomatoes are amazing and a bit larger than either of the afore mentioned varieties so I assume the bees have created a new variety. I shall see next year if they breed true. Piccolo lacked hardiness but the hybrids are quite hardy.I need to look up Mendel’s law. With chicken breeding the first cross is consistent, after that all sorts of variations happen.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes the crossing is real hit and miss, but its not worth the gamble unless your looking just for fun

[@wendyrowland7787]

Hi no dig Denmark, as I am 75, I don’t think I have that much time. Har det bra, og tak for det!

[@rachaelshomemade]

Brilliant tips Tony, especially the onions! Thanks, Rachael

[@simplifygardening]

Glad the info was useful for you Rachael. Appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@simplifygardening]

A fantastic tip there for the community. Thanks for sharing the golden nugget

[@Annie.xx-xx]

One of my favourite videos. So ive just watched again. And most likely a couple more times when i need to collect seeds🌱🌱🌱

[@simplifygardening]

Anna, Thanks, I am really glad your enjoying my content enough to rewatch them over again. Thats great for me and will be great if you would consider letting your gardening friends know about the channel too :)

[@LizZorab]

Great video Tony! Loads of good info here. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks, Liz. Hopefully it will help folks to save money and have stronger healthier plants by keeping their own seed that has already acclimatised to the area

[@giorgetti11]

I collect seeds too..and they provide me every summer...seed is life..

[@petracreser]

Thanks for that. I'm planning on saving as many varieties of viable seeds. Already I have healthy peas and broadbeans saved up in jars for planting in October here.

[@drewsample9610]

I saved some native lobelia seed, simply waiting till the pods were dry on the plant and storing them in a small plastic ziplock.

[@smezley50]

Great video Tony, This year I have saved two variety of potatoes, borlotti, Czar & dwarf french beans, lots of flower seeds.

[@simplifygardening]

That is great Les, thanks for letting me know. Whats Czar like? Ive never grown it and i know a few gardeners who do

[@smezley50]

There a large runner bean for drying a bit like a butter bean, great in soups and stews.

[@spoolsandbobbins]

Great video! Thanks from Nova Scotia!!

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you Heidi

[@CardieTrick]

Thanks for your tips, I have a lot of peas this year and was wondering the best way to save them for next year, someone said just take the pod off and store that when it is green, but now I know. cheers

[@simplifygardening]

Glad to help glad you enjoyed the video Wayne

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Excellent video. Every tip was very useful and I had no idea about most of your methods, I've learnt a lot from this video. Thank you so much, added to important list. 🌳🌳🌼🌻🌝

[@simplifygardening]

Oh, Wow. Thanks for such high praise Anna, really appreciate you letting me know it was of interest to you.:)

[@emiliarosethorne4701]

This year I managed to save second year onion seeds, I couple of different tomatoes, lettuce and pepper seeds

[@simplifygardening]

Emilia that is amazing, that seed is already accustomed to your soil and will fly next year :)

[@emiliarosethorne4701]

UK Here We Grow My dad worked as a gardener so I grew up following him around and learning and he was said find a way to save your own seeds.

[@thelittlefarmersfarm5706]

Liked, Saved and Shared this one tony.... Superb stuff and very professional and informative.. Thanks so much for the upload mate. ATB from the Little Farm

[@simplifygardening]

Cheers matey. appreciate the support

[@tracyvernon2426]

Another great update Tony :)

[@simplifygardening]

Hey Tracy, How are you doing? Glad it was of interest

[@tracyvernon2426]

UK Here We Grow Ok Tony,just recovering from another episode with my back tbh,need tp do some serious catching up in the garden :/. Hope everything's ok with you,I have some nice recipes for you if you still want them mate?. Cant believe it's nearly October already!!

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

Hi Tony I have saved borlotti,squash and chilli seeds and chard

[@simplifygardening]

Lizzie thats great, Chard is one seed I have not saved yet a its not bolted but its not too late

[@merchant48]

I grew up in Ireland in the 60’s and when they planted the potatoes they first used to cut the potatoes in 3 or 4 pieces leaving a few eyes on each and them dip the cut sides in ash to prevent rot I assume I guess this was to save on the storage of the seed potatoes.over winter I don’t remember that side of things

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@mrwinfield1084]

Great video. I normally save tomatoes peppers sweet corn pumpkins beans. I was going to try broccoli this year however it’s a f1 so thank you for that bit of info I did not realise that

[@mrwinfield1084]

Never tried potatoes either so will give that ago. One step closer to becoming self sufficient on seeds

[@simplifygardening]

Yeah if its F1 just leave that and get a variety you can save seed from, you will just be wasting your time

[@simplifygardening]

Mr Winfield, Thats the best way to be, that way you dont need to rely on anyone else

[@anaretamaraunilotu5124]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@cooperbee408]

Love your videos ive been busy with work i will have to get caught up.

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Cooper Bee, Yes a few videos out recently I think you will enjoy :)

[@bethanysworld6789]

Basil and flowers mostly. Most flows are easy to figure out if you start tearing them apart and looking back at what the original seed looked like. The basil grew flower stalks and turned brown. I’ve yet to get the seeds out of the stalks, but they are cut and in a bag. I’m hoping it’s just as easy as shake, shake, shake.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes or scrunch scrunch scrunch :)

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Thanks

[@fredsanford9224]

I plant it in the fall. it doesn't grow well in Kansas but it grew like a week when I lived in Nebraska

[@simplifygardening]

thats great

[@doraw7766]

Thank you.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Well. Not much this year. Just marigold & 3 types of heritage tomatoes. Vining pumpkin. Pie pumpkins. Beans.

[@simplifygardening]

Every little helps Edie. Keep collecting matey

[@cooperbee408]

Oh man i do this everytime i buy local produce too. From apples to peppers and sweet potatoes

[@simplifygardening]

Excellent, Thats what I love to here, Folks doing the complete circle and sustaining their own garden

[@sallymorgan8815]

Thanks Tony I've had delicious Tomatoes this year, as a bit of a novice and was contemplating saving some seeds, particularly from the Beefeater Toms. Now I know it's probably best to invest in the same plants from the man in the market next year. Ta Sally in France

[@sallymorgan8815]

@@no-diggarden Hello Thank You 🌸 I thought you could take seeds but didn't know how and I had no idea you coukd take cuttings. Sorry your name hasn't shown. Thank You so much no dig Garden Denmark, I will be trying both your methods. Sally 👍

[@sallymorgan8815]

@@no-diggarden Aha it will be very interesting 🤗

[@tara8388]

I've only saved tomato, fennel, marigolds and sunflowers. I keep mine in the fridge in an air tight container. My oldest seeds are around 10years old, all flower varieties, I should use the last of them up next year!

[@simplifygardening]

Yes although 10 years is not uncommon it does mean germination percentage will drop from then on

[@aaronblount3999]

Great video, Tony, as always. It's always good seeing someone trying to educated the masses on proper seed storage. I always try saving seeds from previous crops. Though my problem is I nearly always forget to label them, so then I'm planing a surprise crop of heirloom tomatoes, or some random type of greens. Luckily we aren't too picky when it comes to eating what we grow...lol.. That said, I've got to go through my seed box and make sure everything is labeled for next year, I'm trying a more targeted approach in the next year. Thanks for the reminder...LOL

[@simplifygardening]

Hi Aaron. Yes labelling is a lot of people's downfall when it comes to seed saving, Including myself sometimes, I place in an envelope and forget to write on it or something.

[@aaronblount3999]

My favorite game to play is "What's in this envelope?" LOL... I seriously need to get better at labeling seed packets.

[@simplifygardening]

@@aaronblount3999 yeah we have all been there lol

[@colleengarren1462]

First video of yours I've seen and I'm subscribing. So much wonderful useful information. Thank you :D

[@simplifygardening]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I have 400 others for you to get into. Welcome to the channel Colleen :)

[@leiaclark8388]

Onions: I bought onions from the store. I cut off the bottom 1/4 and peel the dry skin. I put the bottom piece on top of potting soil and just water it and let it do it’s thing. A couple weeks ago I mixed ash with the soil and the onions seemed to like that. I kept seeds from a few different peppers. They are in baggies waiting for spring. I have store bought potatoes. Any that sprout eyes get used for seed potatoes. I plan on saving seeds from my tomato plant and from a pie pumpkin I got at the store. I also have a couple squashes I bought that I’ll save seeds from.

[@cptreech]

Runner Beans, French Bean, Chili, Red Carlin Peas, Melon and Squash. Plastic take away containers for the beans and peas (washed and thoroughly dried) envelopes for the melon, squash and chili.

[@simplifygardening]

Great stuff, great to see so many folks saving their own

[@cptreech]

Inspired by yourself and The Real Seed Company Tony. These are my main annual crops. Tomatoes this year were all F1 (I'm using up a massive backlog of tomato seeds from the cover of three years worth of gardening magazines!) and seed potatoes I buy as part of a bulk order with the Allotment Association. Everything else is perennials or a yearly whim until I find something I really love.

[@shield-maiden4896]

My Mother is an O'neil in America.

[@simplifygardening]

Nice good to know there are many more of us :)

[@pauldavies1710]

Ok so I always save Alderman and Champion of England pea varieties. I also save my Cherokee Trail of Tears beans. All three are fantastic performers and seed saving is easy. Next year I will be looking for good broad bean and runner bean varieties that I can keep. I also keep sweet corn Special Swiss but I am aware that I will need to refresh my seeds in a year or two because I don't grow the quantity of plants to keep the strain vigorous enough.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes Paul that is a good idea if your only growing smaller amounts. However, even if you only buy once in three years your on to a winner. Great stuff.

[@grahamthomas6283]

GT information and interest in saving seed thanks for your time 🐞🐦👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Graham for watching, glad it was of interest to you

[@johnb203]

Packs of seed, 5 for £1 in Lidl, quality won't compare but my point is, it doesn't have to be expensive to buy new seed each year

[@patelmahmad6081]

Very nice video brother

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Patel. Did you pick up any points from it?

[@patelmahmad6081]

@@simplifygardening yes bro

[@simplifygardening]

Great stuff mate

[@CHILIPEPPERGOURD]

Thank you for great informative video

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lukejones1244]

I've learnt that you do not need to ferment tomato seeds. Just spread them out on a piece of paper and leave them open to the air to dry. Next year, rub them off the paper and plant them.

[@simplifygardening]

Great tip thanks Luke

[@laramccully3272]

Any tricks to separating chive seeds from all the fluff?☺️

[@simplifygardening]

A small fan drop the seed from a height

[@MegaMelkey]

Great vlog thanks

[@simplifygardening]

Hi mel. Thanks for the comment and taking the time to leave it. I really do appreciate it :) have a great day :)

[@gaynorarmash4659]

Thank u

[@simplifygardening]

No problem

[@billcat1840]

Ive purchased several non gmo seed vaults and wanted to save seeds from them for successive planting

[@simplifygardening]

Worth saving your own seed for many reasons

[@colinrule6024]

Very new to this game, learning a lot from you, saving sweetcorn seeds, how easy is this to do.

[@simplifygardening]

just hang it in a frost free place to completely dry out and then break the dried cornels off the cob

[@annucoco6830]

You are brilliant You have my son name hahaga😂

[@pappy9473]

Saved seeds from supermarket tomato and had a bumper crop from them.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes great way to do it

[@408Dolly]

❤

[@glynmozzie2143]

Tony....My home is Cyprus. I have always taken seeds from UK to Cyprus but due to Brexit this will have to change and I will have to store seed, as choice on the island is very poor. Your video was well timed for me ...spot on. May I ask. New potatoes....I can grow three crops per year. How fast can I turn harvest into seed for replanting and next crop. Is there anything different for new potatoes other than you describe for main crop. My father used to keep in fridge in egg trays but I am looking for constant cropping. Thank you

[@simplifygardening]

You need the potato skins to dry and cure I would say about 4 weeks from harvest to re-sowing Glyn. Yes Brexit will screw a lot of stuff up but I guess that's just the way it is. I am glad the video was of interest to you. i appreciate your time in viewing and thank you for commenting too :)

[@glynmozzie2143]

Tony very speedy and clear answer...Thank you. I suppose I will need to find some EU seed suppliers.....but as you say that's the way it is...regards Glyn

[@simplifygardening]

I would write us off just yet Glyn, I cannot see the EU not ever wanting to deal with the UK, we are one of the largest markets for EU companies they couldnt afford to just lose that business either

[@glynmozzie2143]

I would never write off the greatest Nation on Earth. I have been very lucky to be born here and grateful for what it offers and proud that I have contributed with my fellows.

[@1bornsurvivor]

Does vacuum sealing seeds hurt them or help them last longer? If I vacuum seal the seeds, before they are stored in the refrigerator, does that prevent them from absorbing moisture from the refrigerator?

[@simplifygardening]

Well all the seed is prepacked in stores in foil bags but i havent tried vaccum packing them why not try a small amount and see how they germinate

[@tylersmith2220]

I’m certainly interested in saving seeds but hundreds of dollars on seeds? Where are you buying seeds from?

[@simplifygardening]

I have a very large garden and seed is expensive here

[@versatilestylegamers3874]

Where can I purchase seed?

[@raymond3325]

How do you store bean seeds and stop the beetle from destroying the bean.

[@simplifygardening]

Once fully dry I store in glass jars with a metal lid, but to prevent mold they must first be very dry

[@raymond3325]

@@simplifygardening I did that but when I opened the container 4 months later little black beetles and holes in the bean seeds

[@simplifygardening]

@@raymond3325 If thats the case the seed wasnt dry as if it was those beetle and eggs would have died, You could also try putting in a dehydrator so they dehydate any eggs that are on the seed

[@raymond3325]

@@simplifygardening Thanks for that. I have put the last lot in the freezer for a month.

[@margiechambers8975]

Bakers fill are loom seeds

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

❤❤❤

[@frankscales7295]

Great tips Tony, p.s. can you save seeds from the money tree, ; - ]

[@simplifygardening]

Frank never even thought about seed, Your better off with propagating cuttings

[@MuddyBootz]

This proves gardening need not be expensive....If you have excess seed saved, why not swap with other gardeners? 😀👍

[@simplifygardening]

Exactly Nigel. Folks always assume the costs of compost feed seed when really if you been doing it for some time with a little effort all this can be totally free. Funny enough tomorrows video is an organic feed video :)

[@indianfusiondonohoe3183]

Sir can I grow pototo all year along or which is the best time to do it.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes you candepends on your weather and lighting

[@leiaclark8388]

One huge advantage to saving seeds from plants you harvested in your garden: You already know that plant will grow in your garden. That plant will grow in your soil and weather, no doubts. Seeds from websites or stores may not like your soil or weather.

[@simplifygardening]

Very true! local seed is always best

[@MrMush78]

I save some seeds like rare sorts etc but shops such as wilkos are cheap enough to make saving your own seed not really worth the effort imo if i am honest even more so when you get them in wilkos sale for 10p a packet

[@simplifygardening]

Yes Phil I understand they are cheap. Its not just about saving money mind, By saving your own seed it acclimatizes to your soil and gives better yields and is less prone to disease

[@oddopops1327]

😊

[@simplifygardening]

There it is 😝

[@oddopops1327]

UK Here We Grow 😉

[@binniertsingla2107]

I wish to work with u.... How relaxable and enjoyable

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😁👌

[@fishbloke100]

Does anyone save zucchini seed or is it definite no no

[@simplifygardening]

Yes I save them. But bare in mind you may not get exactly the same variety it depends what it was pollinated with

[@Whispers.Of.Thoughts]

I collect seeds every year. I dry the out in my kitchen window.

[@simplifygardening]

Love that!Last year I used a food dehydrator and it worked perfect

[@ChilliChump]

Hi Tony, great video! I certainly learnt a couple things from this. Not only is it great content, but I am always impressed with the amount of effort and time you must go through editing your videos.

[@simplifygardening]

Wow, thanks, Yes this video took a while, for example, I started filming at 8.30am finished filming at 3pm started editing at 7pm and finished at 2am, just for this video. That was without all the prep beforehand like writing the script and so forth, So i really appreciate it when folks like yourself take the time to watch and leave a fantastic comment like this when I do go to such an effort. Thank you very much, you have made my night :)

[@ChilliChump]

Unless you actually make and edit videos yourself I think it is very easy to overlook the effort that it takes to do what you do! I have picked up a few tips from your videos with regards to your editing/filming for my own videos.

[@simplifygardening]

Chillichump Thats great, We all learn from eachother. What exactly have you picked up?

[@ChilliChump]

The main thing is the way you change location during what you are saying. The easy option would be to just stand in place, camera on the tripod and record. Much easier to edit....but also less engaging.

[@simplifygardening]

Chillichump I started doing that for loads of reason, firstly to keep it moving so that there are always changes it helps with retention, it also helps with remembering what to say as you only need a couple of paragraphs and thats easy enough to remember what you want to say, allows you to cut the ums out and so forth. It does make the dit much much harder but more than worth it. Filming takes 10 times longer too

[@Thoserainydayz111]

How do you know if something is F1 to begin with?

[@simplifygardening]

You will need to know the variety it will also state on the seed packet, f1 or hybrid. you want to look for that

[@swahilijs]

I tried a new squash delicatta. Once I tried it I thought wow, this is so much better than acorn squash. So I saved some seeds and planted them not thinking they grow. Surprised that they grew more squash the next year, now I’m using the same seeds for another crop a year later. Thanks.

[@margemargie9891]

Thank you for your informative, well-made video, Tony and your calm peaceful personality and delivery of the information. I've heard a vacuum sealer is an extra step folks can take to suck the air out of jars or plastic bags to help preserve the seeds, then into the freezer they go.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes a vacuum sealer and a dehydrator is a good piece of equipment

[@clotildebonnamy6144]

Has anyone tried to vacuum pack seeds? Would it help or hinder preservation?

[@simplifygardening]

I dont know I might give that a go this year Sorry about the late reply, YT didn't let me know this comment was here and I just found it

[@janpenland3686]

I have most of my seeds for next year already put up; squash (winter and summer), gourds, pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, several types of tomatoes, kohl crops, lettuces, carrots, onions, beans, peas, corn, potatoes, etc. I will have to order my little marvel peas in order to get the amount I want without it costing a small fortune for the small packets they offer in the stores here. I will be ordering some more winter and summer squash so that I can try some new varieties. I am waiting for my sweet potatoes to mature so that I can harvest them. I am planting my fall and winter garden of lettuce, root, and kohl crops. I am almost ready for next year's gardening. I do save a few hybrid tomato seeds just to see what they produce. If I like the results I save the seed and hope for the same or better results next year. If I don't like it I pull them up and plant something else. Much Love

[@simplifygardening]

Jan perfect exactly what folks should be doing, taking it from seed to seed not just seed to plate. Great stuff

[@slappy01uk]

Another great video Tony. It was your experiment of growing potatoes in pots that convinced me to try pots rather yhan straight in the ground. In thd video you said that keeping your large potatoes for growing as they held the DNA for large potatoes. If you want to replant the large potstoes for a large potatoe crop is it ok to cut the potatoes so that you are planting maybe a quarter of the potatoe with an eye to get 4 large potstoe croping plants from a single potatoe. Thanks John

[@simplifygardening]

John the large potato seed is really if your growing one tuber for size, if you liked the size of the potatoes I was holding out of the buckets they were grown from the egg sized, It is ok to keep bigger spuds and cut them up providing you have shoots on each part

[@JustinTyme1966]

Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. Im 100% new to collecting seeds. Could please tell me what kind of seeds to buy(and where) so that I can start saving them. I heard that GMO seeds wont re-grow. Thanks again.

[@KEW1945]

With potatoes when i first start for the season I buy a bag of reg store bought potatoes, let a few of them grow eyes to about 3 to 4 inches and plant them, then I repeat with the potatoes that I grow from my store bought potatoes. Sometimes I will repeat with indoor grow bags during winter and sometimes ill just buy a bag of potatoes LOL.. The 1st of last month I bought Mini Potatoes for the first time planted 3 of them 1 went bad 2 is growing very nicely that already is growing tiny potatoes.:) What ever works, :) . I'm not buying potato seeds that cost more than a bag of reg potatoes at the store to get started.

[@jbishop72]

Saved French Beans and Runner Beans for last year - they have already been planted and are growing.

[@cherylhowker1792]

Dawf sunflower seeds as want to grow more next year for more seed for birds.

[@50shadesofgreen]

awesome video Tony, full of amazing advice and information on saving your own seeds !! 👨‍🌾🎥👍✝

[@simplifygardening]

Hey thanks mate. Are you saving any thins year?

[@Lsmith-ly2cm]

Beet seeds saved or beetroot in the UK. They made a lot of seeds. Detroit dark red verity.

[@777daf]

Great video tony it’s going to be very important to save seeds 🤝

[@CHARGERDON55]

Very informative, thanks.

[@victormcox]

When are you going to put your knowledge in book form!!! I'm on the waiting list in North Carolina!!

[@simplifygardening]

Hey Victor, As soon as I can find time to do it. lol being a firefighter working 48 hrs having a family with 3 kids, writing blog posts and filming videos is a huge amount of time. But its on the cards

[@victormcox]

@@simplifygardening I'm so lazy! I could take notes couldn't I? the internet may not always be there, but you can always pull a book down off the shelf!

[@RichWoods23]

Last year's chilli pepper seeds completely failed to germinate this year (which is a pity given how great the weather would have been for them), so I've had to start again from scratch. I sowed a dozen seeds in August, of which eight have come up, with the intent of getting a head start on next year (the tub will stay indoors, in my best lit window over winter). Come February or March I'll sow a dozen more and see how the two groups work out. I haven't split them across years before now, but I reckon it's worth trying since they are not actually an annual. When it comes to seed-saving I like to keep seeds for two years. Whatever amount I choose to sow, it consists two-thirds from last year's seeds and one-third from the previous year. I usually only save seed from the two best plants of the year (very easy to determine with chillis, of course). I've been doing this for 15 years and this year was the first where this belt-and-braces method failed me.

[@simplifygardening]

Oh Rich what a shame it failed you. however there is always next year to get going again

[@proplockfistanterlis]

Can I use a dehydrator to dry out seeds ?

[@psycophonic]

I think small silica bags or other moisture absorbers would be good for keeping your dry seeds dry. Not sure if it would work with potatoes. Maybe storing in sand or sawdust.

[@simplifygardening]

Thats a great idea about the silica bags. I am sure the community will love that golden nugget. Thanks

[@edieboudreau9637]

My in laws used to save theirs in "shelves" that were more like angled drawers with sand in them. Their carrots were in damp sand though.

[@psycophonic]

@@simplifygardening no probs dude. Hope it helps some1. P.s. not really my own idea. Came from an SHTF prepper channel when he was talking about storing freeze dried food (or rice etc) for long storage in mylar bags.

[@psycophonic]

@@edieboudreau9637 damp sand is interesting, you'd think they'd rot. Unless it kept 'em moist enought so they dont go limp. Either way, nice 1.

[@edieboudreau9637]

F*rking C*ntainers edit: yes keeps them from going limp as in dark cool place. The carrots need moisture not too much or little.

[@bluemoon8268]

… I have a question regarding tomato seeds … if I leave a tomato on my kitchen counter too long, the seeds actually start to germinate inside the tomato … how would I keep them going ? … should I remove them from the tomato and put into potting soil ? … thanks!

[@simplifygardening]

To save see follow this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4allaWGnbqGY5Y

[@Nellyontheland]

Hey, how do I give you another thumbs up? It's only taken me three years to get to this stage and it NIW that I need you again 😎👍

[@simplifygardening]

You can do it!

[@johngabriele6532]

I’m hoping to save anything I can this year

[@simplifygardening]

Thats the way John

[@jerryblood9248]

Can one use a food dryer to dry the seed and if so at what temperature should they be dried

[@simplifygardening]

Yes I have done this a lot put it on the lowest temp possible

[@OTseven]

You are so easy to understand whatever you're teaching in a video. I love learning from you. THANK YOU SO MUCH. You help so many people.

[@j.reneewhite915]

I lost an entire crop of Red Russian Hard neck Garlic so I rummaged up 1 clove that I let the scape grow and then planted the bulbials last spring . I stored the very small garlic bulbs in the frig until this fall and then planted them again. I should get full sized garlic bulb from each original bulbial. Sometimes starting over is rough. If I had it to do all over again I'd purchase the full sized bulbs and plant them knowing I saved 1 to 2 years of process and using garden space.

[@cazak63]

Great videos thank you for dedicating your time to help other gardeners. I saw a video on KZbin that showed a very simple way of collecting Tomato seeds. It literally was to put the seeds on to paper towels separately, no prior soaking, then fold up the towel and store. Next spring just open up the paper towel, cut each seed out and plant it with the piece of towel. I have had great success, anyone else tried this?

[@kristyzahn5661]

So helpful. Thank u!!

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@irawani6221]

Thank u for the video

[@simplifygardening]

My pleasure Ira Wani

[@gissie391]

Melon seds just as you said in a jar.

[@simplifygardening]

Exactly a perfect way to deal with any wet seed

[@peddasarithashree982]

Super

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Tony, a brilliant video explaining the benefits of saving seeds. I save sunflower seeds and from sweet peppers. Take care. Nick

[@simplifygardening]

Cheers Nock. What sweet pepper variety do you save?

[@dedballoons]

0:18 what kind of grain is that behind you? Ive never tried growning grain because I have very little space and have always assumed to get a decent yield of any grain you would need a lot of plants.

[@simplifygardening]

That is corn in its early days, those are the flower/pollen heads