Seed Saving: Tomatoes

My tried and true fermenting method for saving clean seeds from any fruit that contains its seeds in a gelatinous internal membrane.
Woo! That's a mouthful.
Basically all you need is a cup + water + fruit (veg) to save from + time. But if you want to hear me rattle on about the details, then you're in the right place. :P

[@gernblenstein1541]

I was taught to follow fermentation and rinsing with a five minute Ajax rub with the seeds in a sieve, then rinse. This is then followed by washing with a drop of dish detergent and a final rinse. Dried seeds come out super clean, sanitized, and fluffy with the characteristic hairy seed surface of commercial seeds. Very informative video, as always.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Thanks! Idk about using detergents as I imagine that might impact the integrity of the seed coating long term, but do what works for you!

[@gernblenstein1541]

@@VeronicaFlores Howdy, what I was taught is that the Ajax or similar, scrubs and disinfects the seed coat, and the drop of detergent serves only to float away the pumice and rinse clean. Well dried and stored, seeds last years. Really enjoy your videos and keep up the great work! Curious, what zone are you in?

[@michaelmcdowell6792]

Thanks for your; down to earth use of language, simple/practical techniques and tools. Your compelling commitment to the art of gardening is clearly evident in each of your videos. I Love the conversational approach rather than a robotic spew of data points.

[@quagmier3]

Very nice tips Veronica. Nice thing about saving tomato seeds is that when they are stored in a cool and dry place they can be planted several years later with germination rates still quite good after 5 years or so. I have had tomato seeds germinate that were 30 years old. So if you over save do not throw them out. Have a great day.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Wow 30??? I have seeds that old but they aren't being responsive so far (weren't saved well.)

[@westyw.4235]

"Cause that's how I roll" says the OG tomato savah expert :) So glad to see another post from you (with no haters)!!! Have an awesome holiday season!

[@VeronicaFlores]

Lol thanks Westy!

[@VeronicaFlores]

It's called not assuming what people celebrate, Noyb. 😉

[@westyw.4235]

@@VeronicaFlores yet another reason why I love you :)

[@andrewmakhoul7332]

You have haters? Wtf? Why? Smh.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yuuuup Andrew, but haters get the ban stick. I'm all for questioning methods and learning more from anyone who tunes in, but I haven't the time nor the energy for negative/rude/creepy/gross behavior. They can build their own channel and do as they please. I simply filter everything and have a zero strikes rule around here. It's the best way to optimize our collective experience.

[@DENNISPS78]

Great video. Welcome back. I’ve missed your videos. I regularly save tomato seeds using the same method. It really works great. The fermentation process also reduces diseases that could reside on the seed. New gardeners should realize that saving seeds works best for open pollinated varieties. With hybrids you might get some disappointing offspring. By the way, inspired by one of your earlier videos I took some pepper plants into my green. I’m excited to see the results

[@jaredmccutcheon5496]

I use coffee filters to dry them. The seeds won't stick to them and they dry very quickly.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Smart! I always forget about that trick because I have cloth coffee filters. I bet we have paper ones hiding somewhere tho... or I could use milking filters lol

[@decaturridgebees8761]

Same

[@mppp1877]

Coffee filters, hmm. I have a Keurig, so I'm going to have to resort to wood bowls, but great idea. I would also be worried about premature germination with the coffee filter plus I like how she mentioned the wood wicked advantage the bowls have.

[@ricardobecerra4877]

@@VeronicaFlores Wow buen canal!!! Me acabo de suscribir, yo soy grower hydro, pero tus tips son muy buenos. Exito🤙

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

You're so amazing, Veronica!!!! Thanks for you advice and tips. I love your videos!!!!

[@oliversky8767]

Wonderful video at always Veronica! Another insightful, info packed, educational delight. Fermentation is the way to go saving when saving coated seeds. I am definitely not new to fermentation, but I am still a beginner. Thank you for the tip about wood bowls or terra-cotta! I look forward to giving that a try next season. ^_^

[@dusshan1]

My grandmother used to take them out on a blank sheet of paper an let them dry for 24-48 hours - I learned this from her and have been using it ever since. The goo will dry out. They are sticking to the paper a bit but still are very easy to separate. (if there is a bit of paper on them, no big deal) Now i am thinking to try your method using underwater squishing of the tomato and than air drying on a paper. Good inspiration!

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yeah there's a bit less sticking without the goo, and slightly better germination rates. But do whatever works for you!

[@dusshan1]

@@VeronicaFlores I'll definitely try out your underwater method. It's amazing how well the seed separated :)

[@dezertraider]

Fantastic Veronica,I never tried that but I will next year....Your looking super as your peppers in background..I have a variety that looks like that called Red Ember...34 pepper plants trying to get through winter here indoors ... So great to see your fantastic gardening tips once again.Stay well..88s....Thank you

[@geringgardener9760]

I have surgery at 8:00 am 01-15-2019 so nervous I love tour gardening videos they have helped ease my mind you have a soothing voice it's calming and helped me slot thank you very much

[@VeronicaFlores]

Hope you recovered/are recovering well!

[@geringgardener9760]

@@VeronicaFlores ya it was super good this time way better than last time lol and I am back to work ahead of schedule as well thank you

[@simeonstefanov4230]

Always is a pleasure to watch and hear everything you say and see it the way you do it......thanks!

[@6610stix]

I think I found my moment of Zen this afternoon!. I must have watched that Horde of Happy Mongrels horsing around on their private little doggie bridge 30 times today.

[@VeronicaFlores]

My IG stories are mostly animals being silly lol

[@6610stix]

@@VeronicaFlores After #Friday'sDoggiePoker turns into an all-nighter The #Mongrelhorde becomes Saturday’s #Couchmeat.

[@markmyers5558]

someone posted a video where they used whole tomato slices placed on soil, then covered with dirt. The seed coating most likely fermented. about (10?) days later, there were tons of sprouts. But here in the North West we won't be saving tomatoes to plant. They will be anything but fresh. So I tried drying some. I guess it will work. However, I did the seeds in a bit of water trick like you said. In about 4 days, the seeds cleaned right up. I dried them on a ceramic plate close to the furnace. I'm gonna try the coffee filter trick next. Or maybe use an old cutting board. Point is... it works. Thanks for posting.

[@DShad85]

I actually just did the whole tomato slice thing about a month ago to see if it works, and now I have about 18 little tomato plants! I had all but given up on the idea when they all sprouted up.

[@Tanek711]

Brilliant - I can't wait to get settled somewhere and get a greenhouse set up; already saving seeds for the undertaking. Nice tip for tomatoes, fermenting, and the mesh sieve. Thanks much for sharing !

[@dudeguy8287]

Very interesting, never heard of fermentation seed preservation. Love the channel.

[@davebyrneable]

Hey Veronica - Ill definitely be trying to ferment the seeds from cherry tomatoes that I grow. Those wooden bowls are awesome, wish I could find some here. Btw - looks like you left a few seeds on the side of the bowl :)

[@VeronicaFlores]

Haha yeah and then the mice ate all of these seeds overnight in the greenhouse. :( Lucky for me, I still have another round to try and save!

[@tee1694]

I fermented them too at first they didn't seem to germinate but they are now beginning to sprout because I didn't keep them warm at night.

[@VeronicaFlores]

This happens to me ALL THE TIME. (I'm still waiting to see if some peppers without a heat mat will wake up or not. -_-)

[@tee1694]

@@VeronicaFlores thanks. I learned so much about saving seeds from you. Had some successes and failures starting my own seedlings but I still want to grow non-hybrid heirloom or at least stable varieties of plants. Seed saving is an important aspect of that.

[@VeronicaFlores]

You're welcome! We'll be getting into landrace selection a little more this year, which is where seed saving really begins to shine. (We're talking long season plants that emerge after 2-3 days and fruit in 60 instead of 90. It's wild, and I'm not looking back.)

[@roberto052568]

Hello Veronica. I just want to wish you a merry. merry Christmas. Keep it up. 😚😚😚😚

[@attilahorvath6331]

I cannot tell how much I like you :)

[@doctorcatsburger]

You are my favorite gardener.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Thank you so much for joining! :)

[@mushtaqahmad3129]

Masha Allah very nice video you are doing good jobs and helping people's lik me God bless you all

[@hullbarrett]

The paper towel method didn't work for me (16% success rate), but then I found this video on how to wipe my hands on my jeans, and now my tomatoes are GLORIOUS!!!

[@VeronicaFlores]

😂😂😂 What went wrong you think?

[@jhuckabay9635]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@coconutisbest9700]

hey could you do a green house tour? Im curious what all you're preserving for next year.

[@VeronicaFlores]

I'm currently out of state, but we could see what's still alive when I get back! ;)

[@dreamcoyote]

Saving for next year :) (my plants are all long gone.. except the onions of course!). Would you consider putting up some planning tips? maybe a sort of calendar of what you do over the winter to plan for spring/getting seedlings going? As we go through winter, we're all plotting on what to do when. I think lots would love to know what you plan to do in the coming months in terms of prep. :) gist is.. yeah, every year I inevitably learn stuff after I need to have started doing it so I have to push that off to next year (if I can remember!). at least beekeeping taught me to gather equipment early ;)

[@VeronicaFlores]

This is a good idea! I'll see what I can come up with. 🙂

[@EastMesaUrbanHomestead]

Thanks for sharing. I am going to try that if I have a good tomato crop this year😎

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

To that 1 person who opted to down vote: “ may your tomatoes be undersized and bitter.” G’day from down-under. Thanks for posting, always good to listen to different techniques. I plant heirloom varieties (get seeds online) around mid November. I need to place net bags around the fruits to protect from possums and cockatoos. Merry Christmas and a safe and happp New Year to you and yours.

[@VeronicaFlores]

HAHAHAHA oooooh I like that I have help with my curses and spells now. :D

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Thanks aunty Veronica

[@rongraff790]

You have a green thumb:) Tomato’s are going to be twice as high in price next year in US Thanks for info. Spring is coming in northern Minnesota:)

[@VeronicaFlores]

Really? Why do you think they're going up?

[@rongraff790]

Thanks for the update on the peppers too Oh they were going up in price with the new tariffs laws on Mexico Love your videos, great teacher,

[@colinrodale]

The scientific term is gel. It is Latin for goo.

[@VeronicaFlores]

😂😂😂👍

[@gmoney860]

Your videos, just like your photos, are freakin' awesome!

[@davehamilton5357]

I like the way you roll ... funny ! :)

[@davidpruitt3982]

Great video and information. Thank you.

[@tahmid61]

It was very helpful.

[@aaronh9439]

Thanks Veronica, I will try this out this year, I don't suppose it's possible to re use compost without causing fungi or diseases? Buying new compost each time can add to being expensive in the long run.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Sounds like you're growing in pots? I worry less about fungi and disease from compost, and more about lack of nutrients in the remaining soil at the end of the season, which can lead to fungi and disease susceptibility. You *could* try layering it all in a pile or bin with holes at the end of the season with food scraps, yard waste, and worms to "recondition" it (I don't have data on whether this works, but it does in my head lol.)

[@aaronh9439]

Thanks Veronica Flores, I will give it a go. 😉 Just one more question, with worms can affect your fruit and vegetable plants like strawberries and tomatoes? Because I have heard they eat potatoes and some vegetables.

[@VeronicaFlores]

I've never had earthworms eat any root crops. You may have a different sort of subterranean pest.

[@karmicpopcorn6440]

Very cool! I'd heard tomato seeds need to ferment before you save them and had a vague image in my mind of rotting tomatoes in a bucket 😂

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yeah that's why I do them in much smaller containers... and try to not forget about them 😂

[@kevinjackson9794]

Like how u roll. Like real folks. Thanks

[@6610stix]

Great info. I've been starting saved seeds myself. Done ok with all kinds of peppers, but I've had hit and miss results with tomatoes. (Except for the ones that volunteer themselves each spring out in the garden) but then it's a cliffhanger until mid-summer as to what kind of tomato popped up. Going to give the rinse and ferment thing a try and try to eliminate that mystery. Are you going to do one on when and how to start next spring's seedlings?

[@VeronicaFlores]

That's the plan! Looking at taking this teaching/sharing thing seriously in 2019 since I don't really want to get a "real" job again (but farming doesn't pay all the bills. :P)

[@roberto052568]

Hello Veronica. I have a serious question. How to grow tomatoes indoors during winter months ?Thank you

[@VeronicaFlores]

Don't? Lol. You know I tend to not give it a shot, simply because the temperatures indoors where I'm currently at aren't all that different from the temps outdoors (though I do keep a couple varieties in the greenhouse, but they stay pretty small and are mostly for scent and experimentation.) I am looking at doing a four seasons greenhouse in the near future that will support tomatoes further into the winter months. For now, your best bet might be doing some research into what determinate varieties do well in pots, then go from there. :)

[@ronprince1478]

Good information well presented. Thanks

[@healergeorge]

Do you have any tips on how to prevent Tomato Blight? I have grown tomatoes for about 10 years with no problem - then the last 2 years I get blight in mid season. I have noticed it appears soon after a cold spell in the warm season. Is it just the cold killing the plants and turning the tomatoes black? Thanks for your fantastic videos.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Are you certain it is blight? Frost damage tends to have a black/blue/purple tint, and evenly layers out from the most exposed/highest/furthest out leaves. I don't usually see it until we get down below 35F. Blight tends to have a grey/brown tint, and is splotchy. If it's true blight, I'd prune away any foliage that touches the soil as well as all the diseased bits (sterilize your pruners/knife before and after) and amend the soil around your plant with compost, then top with mulch if you have any on hand.

[@healergeorge]

@@VeronicaFlores Sounds more like the black/blue/purple tint so I think it is Frost damage as it appears after could weather. Thanks for clearing that up :)

[@kb2vca]

Very informative video. I do have one question and it is this: if my tomatoes (or other vegetables) are hybrids won't the fruit from those seeds be very different from the fruit I have just enjoyed and want to grow again the following year? How do you know (or control) the flavor etc of any fruit that comes from such seeds?

[@karmicpopcorn6440]

I don't think you can control hybrids, but you can experiment. She's pretty much doing it the way they did for thousands of years, pick the best tasting and keep the seed. If you want control, start the process with heirlooms.

[@ssteereify]

What happens when the plants are hybrids? Are the seeds in lettuce and tomatoes good to plant?

[@1stBumbleBeeMaster]

That gooey stuff around the seeds is to protect the seeds as they pass through the digestive system of what ever eats the tomato. Haha You can place them straight onto cardboard and they will stick to the cardboard and you can rub it off easier. Thats my nans method. I found some seeds decades old and they still germinated. I have no idea what variety they are though. They stay orange color even when fully ripe and the seeds are smaller then a regular Tom

[@tactrix1h]

That liquid is called locular gel ^.^ And it tastes delicious.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Hahaha I'll bottle it and ship it to you next time 😂

[@tactrix1h]

@@VeronicaFlores hehe deal ;)

[@leandromunizgoncalves2228]

Do you prune the tomatoes? Like you did with pepers ? I saw a video you pruning pepers to get stronger seedling . I would like to know how to proceed with tomato , they grow too much, I want they shorter , but i dont know ho to do ,. Thanks

[@VeronicaFlores]

I do in some cases! If you want shorter tomatoes, look into growing determinates and/or minis

[@jeep4ron]

Do you cover the mason jars with anything to ferment? Im in the green house and that’s how I roll..LOL. How hot is it in your green house now? My tomatoes are the only seeds I didn’t save this year. I have been waiting for this video..!! Thank you so much. You always explain things in a simple way. Have a great afternoon..!!

[@Jim19826301]

No! Needs air to ferment!

[@VeronicaFlores]

You can cover with a cloth if you want, but I usually leave them uncovered. Greenhouse is cold right now- like 50-60°F average (nights in the 30s to 40s.)

[@amysebastian2679]

Does burying an entire tomato a couple inches from the surface , after harvest, create seedlings and thus healthy plants for next season? Heard this years ago. Wondered if anyone has tried it.

[@VeronicaFlores]

You mean the fruit? Yes it's likely you'll get volunteers the following year if it's late enough in the season, though you may also end up with a dozen plants in the same spot 😂

[@brondigaselwali9548]

Amazing small wooden box 😍 In my village in Algeria we prefer to eat a mixture of pepper with onion some tomato and olive oil triturated to delicious appetizer in wooden box "" delicious😋"

[@mikeallenma78]

You're awesome.

[@mvblitzyo]

great information yeah !

[@catebransfield8927]

Good job, thank you

[@patty4531]

I saved fish pepper seeds today, you ever grow those?

[@terifarrar7317]

Just found you recently! Very glad I did. Thanls you for all your information sharing. Btw your hair is gorgeous. Weird question...what shampoo and conditioner do you use.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Thank you! And not too weird- I know how hard it is to find a hair care regimen that works. 🙂 I use Living Proof PhD Shampoo, then Living Proof Restore mask while I'm scrubbing everything else, followed by PhD Conditioner and PhD 5-in-1 styling cream. I rinse and wring most of the water out in the shower after shampoo/mask, then put a nickel to quarter sized blob of the conditioner on my ends and work it upward and leave it, then add the styling cream on top the same way (maybe a little less) once I get out of the shower but while my hair is still pretty wet (slightly dripping) so the products go on evenly and don't weigh my hair down too much. Then I just finger comb any knots, let my part fall where it wants to, and try really hard not to touch my hair until it's dry, then flip my head upside down and shake it all out to tousle it a bit. It's not the cheapest regimen to copy, but a little goes a long way and it saves me hours a week since I don't need to bother with heat styling anymore. I also find that I need to wash my hair less often - maybe every 2-3 days unless I've gotten a ton of dirt in it working outside. I don't color (I've found I have better texture without it) and I've been cutting it myself for years now, as most stylists don't know how to properly lop curls to fall well, so shampoo etc is honestly one of my only "beauty" expenses. (Or at least that's how I justify it lol.)

[@terifarrar7317]

@@VeronicaFlores thanks a ton. I have curls too, and was thinking i want mine to look like yours. I have looked up a lot and the curly girl jive....ya know. So thanks for all the tips of the trade. I agree with the cost justify, when you're not washing as much or coloring the better shampoos are worth it, and worth it anyway.

[@Liverpoolboy01]

I found if you let them dry on tissue , they tend to stick, making it difficult to get them off 😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@VeronicaFlores]

Don't I know it 😑 lol

[@b.i.gtupac9119]

How many seeds would you plant to grow one tomato plant ? Do you normally just plant the one seed into the ground seperate or put a few into the ground ?

[@VeronicaFlores]

I usually plant 2-3 for each plant and pick from there, with few exceptions.

[@annparks8799]

Question: Is it possible to plant seeds straight from a tomato without cleaning and drying them?

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Yes! I have one growing now doing it that way. 😊

[@annparks8799]

@@FinehomesofNewHampshire Thank you!! Merry Christmas!

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yep! You could even plant an entire tomato lol. But you'd have a lot of thinning to do. :P

[@leandromunizgoncalves2228]

Do you prune the tomatoes?

[@noahriding5780]

wow cool. Thanks

[@EastMesaUrbanHomestead]

So where are you at?

[@JustinCouchot]

Is there any downside to drying seeds out at a low temperature in a food dehydrator after fermentation?

[@VeronicaFlores]

No, other than the seeds potentially blowing around lol. Just make sure it's really really low (like "raw food" temps.)

[@IsaacNewton1966]

How far apart do I need to keep my tomato varieties if I want to keep the seeds to prevents cross pollination?

[@VeronicaFlores]

For what, saving seed that's true to the original variety? Further than you're probably able to. 😂

[@IsaacNewton1966]

@@VeronicaFlores Yeah that's what I figured. I would love to save some of my Romeo Roma tomato seeds. They're so expensive!

[@ronskotnicki5115]

Do seeds germinate while in water? I soak my seeds before planting and they show root after a day in water.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yeah they'll start to- just gotta be careful as they also "drown" quickly. (That's why so many use paper towel method.)

[@haiderkhan4776]

I try it and you very intelligent

[@notimportant6506]

Thank you!

[@danielsturm809]

Now, I didn't listen to your entire video-but if you do this with hybrid seeds-you're not going to get the same tomatoes as you took the seeds from. This will only work with Open Pollinated or Heirloom seeds. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Not wrong!

[@chapoguzman3283]

Yesss a new video

[@fnordone]

Thank you for this video. I'm about to start saving tomato seeds-- all heirloom. My question is how long does/can one ferment? I'm in southern Louisiana, so I'm actually still ripening fruit on some good tasters. Is there any danger of ruining the seed from over fermentation? Sorry if you covered it. fnord!

[@VeronicaFlores]

Great question! Yes you don't want to over ferment or you run the risk of pre-sprouting. I like to grab them and rinse as soon as I see the scum forming... indoors (like 70°F) it's usually 48-72 hours max before they're ready to clean.

[@PALarsson]

That smile :)

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Woohoo!! Thank you! Im watching while working.😁🤫

[@davidsmith6859]

You say tomayto, we say tomato, you say seeve, we say siv. lol

[@derekfrost8991]

I can't believe you threw out the juice. If you combine them all and add some honey, maybe let it brew for another week it will be king's mead with a hint of tomato.. :)

[@hoyinlau3109]

Do you need to refrigerate or freeze the seeds until use?

[@VeronicaFlores]

No- a cool dry place should suffice. I don't keep seeds in the fridge or freezer unless I can guarantee that they won't encounter moisture (plus who has that sort of fridge space?)

[@dlyons180]

Very informative video, but must add from years of experience that drying the seeds on a paper towel works best. Also be very selective of the tomatoes you save the seeds from. Be safe & thank you

[@6610stix]

"Also be very selective of the tomatoes you save the seeds from. Be safe & thank you." ??? Can I ask if there is some sort of danger if I were to save seeds from the wrong tomato?

[@dlyons180]

6610stix you reap what you sow.

[@6610stix]

@@dlyons180 So which reaped seed that was previously sown presents a present danger?

[@VeronicaFlores]

I find they stick horribly to paper towels, and often result in poorer germination, as the bleaching processes used for paper towels is much harsher than most coffee filters. And yeah... don't save seeds from sickly plants, or ones you don't like the flavor of. I guess that isn't a given? :P

[@williamgolgert5090]

Can you use a green tomato or does it need to be ripe?

[@Jim19826301]

Green tomatoes will result in poor quality seed. Bad germination rate. If any germination as all! I always use tomatoes that split or are no good for eating.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yep what they said- seeds have a better shot at germination if saved from fully ripe fruit!

[@Jrj777-v5p]

Hi, you have a great channel. Are you going to do a vid on pointsettia's? I consistantly kill them.

[@VeronicaFlores]

No- I don't have much desire to do anything that isn't edible, especially a subtropical species that's notoriously difficult. :P

[@rod_xav1359]

In my case, I just throw the seeds into the sieve then put the sieve under tap water and let it all run, soaking the seeds. Whilst soaking the seeds I start pressing the seeds against the sieve, pressing firmly with my fingers, and the 'gooey' just runs through with the water. After that, I take the 'clean' seeds out of the sieve with a spoon onto a flat surface and spread them, so that they dry. 24 hours later, the seeds are dry and ready to be stored. I'm gonna try your method soon

[@VeronicaFlores]

Yeah I used to do it that way as well. This is just a little less hands on work. :)

[@dennisneuhaus2607]

So, the seeds can be saved from any ripe tomato @ anytime of the season?

[@VeronicaFlores]

For the most part yes

[@grimreaper3951]

i don't usually post comments on any channels.. but your killer smile and cute face makes me wanna do it.. just dropping by to say you are literally a gorgeous woman..

[@johndoe-il7ju]

hi I thought this info you might find interesting. Fedco seeds. They cover many seed topics and are a good coop organization to deal with. Look for seed library.

[@VeronicaFlores]

Potentially looking at them for rootstock and cover crop seed. I prefer my veg seed from more localized sources when possible, but thanks for the tip!

[@johndoe-il7ju]

Local is always good if you can find what you want. Fedco is a good source of root stock and what they call farm seed for cover and pasture and soil building and such. As you said you were considering. They have good charts and tables on what various seeds will do and not do.@@VeronicaFlores

[@oddopops1327]

😊

[@kmalnasef1512]

👍

[@Admiral_Pumpout]

I notice you pronounce it tomato but I pronounce it tomato. Is there any particular reason you pronounce it tomato rather than tomato?! Do you say potato rather than potato? These are the things that keep me awake at night! (Only kidding by the way!)

[@VeronicaFlores]

Let's call the whole thing off! 😂

[@777cyost]

What climate zone are you in?

[@VeronicaFlores]

8b (on a good day :P)

[@alisaydam5548]

Make more videos Veronica. I demand it.

[@VeronicaFlores]

I'm working on it! Lol. In the process of moving right now, hence the radio silence.

[@lsteven684]

Not a weird person but I'm in love with you girl with my heart to growing x

[@robertacton2033]

Love your eyes.

[@seedbae581]

if you save seeds from rare varieties they are worth tons of money, sell 'em to people like me who deal in seeds

[@VeronicaFlores]

There are some that aren't mine to sell, but the ones that are I may be open to once I grow them out this year (and if they grow true!) Do you have a site or way I can contact you and learn more about what you do and who you're working with?

[@jim6235]

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[@mangeurdecowan]

Today is a great day to change the world.

[@VeronicaFlores]

It's my favorite shirt!

[@Retrofire-47]

Woah, your a sorcerer...

[@keydobutkrak]

You’re

[@zandrosampang1357]

Cute

[@mppp1877]

keeping champion tomato seeds is big deal among a certain society as a very proprietary matter. Tomatoes are a vital part of Italian cooking,

[@VeronicaFlores]

Hear that!

[@rehoboth_farm]

Last year I just stopped picking tomatoes and let them go to seed naturally. Now tomatoes have become a noxious weed in my greenhouse. They are just coming up everywhere. Apparently my cherry trees even want to grow cherry tomatoes. This is worse than the kale infestation of '06. Oh bother.

[@VeronicaFlores]

There are worse problems to have? 🤷🏻‍♀️😬

[@6610stix]

If for no other reason thank you showing me a good reason for why I haven't tossed that teakwood salad set that I bought for $1 at a church sale 10 years ago and never used. i.etsystatic.com/7018617/r/il/8c98e7/1102657001/il_570xN.1102657001_7az3.jpg Thanks again! I feel so much better about being a pack rat now. :P

[@thomasrivest6769]

My aunt did this for years so she would have same tomatoes

[@minimeadowsstablesschleich4648]

It s not goo they are gel sacks lol

[@VeronicaFlores]

I'm not sure tomato genetics care that much about semantics. ;)

[@HarshJain-it2bg]

Veronica, You have beautiful eyes.

[@roberto052568]

Hi.☺😚**