You are being LIED to about saving and growing seeds for your garden

A successful Garden starts with high quality seeds. Using the the right techniques and methods is what will lead to bigger healthier plants and ultimately bigger harvests.
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[@melanielinkous8746]

My Dad died two years ago and I came across some tomato seeds he had saved from a particularly tasty grocery store tomato. I've been growing them and it feels good. Planning on saving the rest of the seeds for my kids, since they loved their grandpa so much.

[@umiluv]

So cool that you can connect with your dad again in the garden. God bless.

[@autumnleaves8553]

Aaaaaaw! How lovely! This is the kind of thing that touches my heart. So meaningful. 🤗

[@melanielinkous8746]

@@autumnleaves8553 ❤️

[@melanielinkous8746]

@@umiluv ❤️ thank you.

[@kellidinit3725]

My mom always saved the seeds from the tastiest tomatoes. Always. She would simply dry them on a paper towel and plant them.

[@sunnysideup2663]

My grandmother had a continuous tomatoe garden in the same spot for decades. She never trimmed or staked the vines. They sprawled everywhere and grew some of the best tomatoes for fresh eating and canning. She would leave lots of ripe ones on the vines to self sow for the next growing season.

[@alexgrover1456]

I have a degree in horticulture and have worked in the business for over twenty years. It makes me so happy to see you giving good advice and explaining why doing things the right way helps. Keep up the good work!

[@resourcefulgirl]

I'm new to this channel and just subscribed. I'll be starting a family hobby farm within 2 years and need all of the solid advice I can get! I love this guy's passion on the topic. I'm in Ohio and plan on bringing back the Pawpaw tree to this area. I'm so excited to build and get started. I plan on listing my current home in the spring and then I'll break ground on 17 acres which I plan to retire on . I've been waiting almost 2 decades for this moment that's right around the corner. Thanks for validating what he's saying in the video!!

[@UtahSustainGardening]

@@resourcefulgirl I actually run a "competing" KZbin channel. But when I see someone in this business that does it right I want to promote them. There are so many folks out there giving bad advice that it vitally important that every good channel is promoted and put out there to help folks. Good luck with your homestead and bringing back the pawpaw!

[@UtahSustainGardening]

@MrCanman75, if I mentioned it that often I would bore myself! It is much funner talking about and taking care of the plants....

[@cha2117]

The problem with the internet is it is getting a reputation for bad advice but there is good advice out there and everybody makes mistakes in everything they do internet or not.

[@OldTimerGarden]

If you actually have a degree in horticulture you should know that seeds don't have sprout inhibitors inside the fruit.

[@TrapperAaron]

Really good info. Just like my grandparents taught me. Also people dont realize how long properly prepared seeds last. I have seeds 30+ years old, that still reliably sprout and grow into full producing plants

[@Anonymous-km5pj]

gr8 vid James, can't believe it was from 2 years ago.... sigh, back when things were better ? lol. Love you, love Tuck, God bless our gardens......

[@bobs5596]

that's interesting, because all the seed packets i have have expiration dates maybe 6 months from when i bought them. seems like we are being lied to by seed companies also?

[@jett888]

@@bobs5596 it's all about profits Last year i cut a two foot branch off my peavctree- it was less than a pencil in circumfrence.i stuck it in thr dirt that as in a pot. Watered it and ths season got about 12 delicious peachesfrom this first year cutting. The arent plant did better but she's got 4 years growtb on her new kid lol Ive done ths as well with plums- pomegranate and apples. Seems stones I got ab

[@bobs5596]

@@jett888 wow, now i gotta find somebody with a peach tree!

[@nikkisalazar6726]

@@bobs5596 They found seeds in King Tuts tomb, and other mummies, they planted them and most sprouted and grew.

[@oceanside13]

Seeing little Tuck and the love you have for him -- heals my broken heart. Like gardening does.

[@RoseRose-ex6qy]

I have been seed saving for 40 years. I used to tie different coloured ribbons to the plants I wanted to save seed from. I selected the strongest, (red ribbon) the earliest fruiting, (green ribbon) the most prolific (yellow) and the best tasting (blue). I don't do the ribbon thing any more though. Several years of each selection cross pollinating has given perfect results. I have always spread seeds like tomato or capsicum (bell peppers for Americans) onto toilet paper, then left on the window sill inside the house to dry. (no fermentation) By the end of our Australian summer, the seeds are drier than an Arab's sand shoes. Come Spring, I merely rub the toilet-tissue-covered seeds in my hands then plant them. A little bit of toilet paper won't stop them from growing, and if I happen to plant several of them in a clump, I can transplant them later. Thanks for the great vid...

[@terrychan9046]

Militum Xpisti Love your process. Thanks

[@yeevita]

i do the same thing with any paper, including pieces of cardboard, wrapping paper, etc.

[@RoseRose-ex6qy]

@Audrey O' Callaghan Water here in Australia is too precious, (We were even encouraged 40 years ago to turn the tap off while brushing our teeth) but I can relate. Cheers. (Aussie word for, 'thanks', 'well done', 'hello', 'good bye' and a drinking toast)

[@KovietUnionDefector]

Great idea with the ribbons ...I never thought about that...it's Genius...G'day by the way :))

[@RoseRose-ex6qy]

@@KovietUnionDefector G'day. Yeah, I used to check each plant while harvesting others, note (with ribbons) the ones that suited my purposes, and just leave those ones to seed or harvest and store...

[@bizzybee852]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Love Tuck! I just got finished watching another gardener who picked her ornamental/flint corn, it was the "bloody butcher" heirloom variety I believe, she showed all the pretty ears and then she showed the ears that were sparse and didn't fill out and she said "but these won't go to waste, because I will save them for seeds that I sell to all of you" I left her a comment and said, "I would not buy seed from you because every good gardener knows you only save the seeds from your very best vegetables and fruits. You never save seed from vegetables that came out deformed, or vegetables that are the smallest, sickly, or not your very best." You hit the nail on the head when you spoke about people misinforming others about saving seeds.

[@hondolando142]

who was it?

[@demetriuspowell29]

Thank you! So many people making poor seed saving videos it's so annoying

[@daieast6305]

how dare she get rid of her deformed and poor quality seeds! ...better she should save them for later dna analysis to help her improve her tomatoe knowledge, but then not everybody even likes tomatoes, so shows to go ya, different strokes for different folks!

[@LeTrashPanda]

Best not to save weak, struggling plants as well. Be wise, not cheap.

[@christopherfitch7705]

Bizzy Bee with corn missing kernels come from incomplete pollination not from any weakness in a plant so a seed from a sparse ear is equal to a seed from a full ear

[@maryjtrue7359]

I have always put my dry seeds in a paper envelope. Plastic bags can rot the seeds if there is any moisture.

[@COYOTE165A]

Thanks fo the heads up on this Appreciate it etc

[@eleanorkerby]

If you put in tiny hand made paper envelope you can write on it and then tuck it in a dollar tree photo album the ones about 4 by 6 inches that hold a single photograph. Paper is better I think than plastic and you can tuck photo album or multi ones into a drawer even having one for tomatoes one for squash etc. It is great for people to share with can have multi small envelopes. There are patterns online to print and color and it is great for kids to color a sheet of them and then you cut them out and tape or glue them together. Then you can share these easily by mail or at seed swaps and share the beautiful work you pulled from the tasty fruit.

[@frenchweewee4444]

thanks, good info

[@misskim2058]

Thanks, eleanor k, I’ve been looking for solutions and you’ve covered more than one here. I was looking at page protectors to hold seeds in envelopes for something inexpensive, but the smaller photo albums sounds good and they can be organized and stored in decorative shoeboxes, and have been looking for customizing my own envelopes as well. No one makes what I want, I overlooked the envelope pattern solution.

[@eleanorkerby]

@@misskim2058 one thing that I found was that if I used every page of it that it got fat or overstuffed but if you put the description one page and seed package next page then pretty good and so easy to turn pages and see exactly what you have. If you aren't using home made envelopes, the entire envelope can slide in just skip a page. at a dollar a photo book, you still get a lot in one dollar storage. I had not thought of the shoeboxes so it is my turn to thank you. I just moved to an off grid cabin and don't have all the drawers I had in the big house but a couple of shoeboxes would work. I am putting up my new greenhouse next year, but for now sitting in storage.

[@TrapperAaron]

One last quip. Never underestimate the power of gifts from the compost pile. Some of the best plants i have ever grown came from compost surprise plants. Also seeds from hybrids can produce some amazing fruits. That flovorless tomato matter they sell in stores can provide some amazingly delicious fruits, they will probably be de-hybridized (not the same as the fruit they came from, see mendel and his peas) but thats where the magic lies.

[@AndreaGrinoldsSoap]

I love it my mom keeps her potatoes that sprout out of the compost pile growing all spring and summer then harvest them when she turns the pile.

[@JacquelineHahn1]

Last year my compost heap gave me pumpkins, 5 types of cherry tomatoes and potatoes this year I am already seeing potatoes

[@jamespeach8172]

I planted some seeds I kept from an organic butternut pumpkin I brought. The results was hybrid kent/butternut pumpkins. It was an unexpected but great result. as the tase was magnificent. So much so I am growing the next generation of seeds this season.

[@jessemallory741]

Last year I called the tomato sprouts in one of my raised beds Plain Old Round Tomatoes (PORT) and they were great. I also had some squash come up that were a beautiful gold color and were delicious and I save the seeds--question is if I will get the same fruit but that's the beauty of nature in my opinion.

[@lindawinter7813]

Love seeing your dog. Ours dies 2 weeks ago and this soothed my soul watching him in your garden. Plus felt the endorphins as you were stroking him. Thanks for sharing him along with your wonderful seed tips!

[@jha5301]

Sorry for your loss. hope you found a new little friend.

[@dianebrady6784]

I'm sorry you lost your fur baby.

[@SL-uq1sx]

One time after using some tomatoes for cooking, I threw the seeds attached to the part of tomatoe where the stem meet, into a few of my plant pots as a top compost thing. All the seeds were sprouting after a few weeks. We weren't sure what was growing until the sprouts grew real leafs to realize they were tomatoes.

[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

I'll bet you were thrilled

[@hauparedesfamily3373]

Hi everyone! I must be the exception that makes the rule. Every year I buy my tomato plants at the garden center but this year I saw that video and went and bought a few different kinds of organic tomatoes at the grocery store and saved a slice of them from the salad preparation and put them in soil. Maybe beginner's luck, this season from those slices I planted 13 tomato plants of three different varieties. Beautiful, strong plants that have produced kilos and kilos of tomatoes. I said strong because they are still producing and I live in southern Ontario, we have a couple weekends with night temperatures on the 5°C and I thought that was it but they are still here. Again, maybe beginner's luck. Definitely I'm using these techniques to save seeds from these great plants for next year. Wish me luck. Happy gardening next year everyone!!!

[@connorashton1606]

instaBlaster...

[@gabriellat5927]

Living proof, it works! Definitely with Heirloom!

[@ponchovanillabean8074]

Yes, this is an efficient and accepted method for saving seeds. I've done similar for years. I've also just stomped on tomatoes where I want them to be growing next year, and they grew. Usually better than those that were nurtured from the sprouting of the saved seeds. Why? Likely because only the strongest survived. I have learned that survival rate without much effort is more important than germination rate. Why do you think a plant produces so many seeds? To criticize the method of just putting a piece of raw tomato in the ground as wrong is not prudent. It DOES work. As you gain more experience in gardening and learn more about cooperating with nature, you will find that mold is not an enemy.

[@catlindarnell2367]

Right he's sounding like a hypocrite discouraging the methods of other's for his own. I picked up heirloom tomatoes from Publix one plant has even been growing since Fall still eating and giving away lot's of beautiful heirloom Organic tomatoes. South Florida 9a-9b

[@angel794]

Rather harsh, no? He wasn't being hypocritical, nor was he pushing "his method" over the slice method. He merely pointed out that the practical fact that it is better to enjoy both the tomato itself and use its seeds, while ensuring that you get a reproducible heirloom plant that meets or exceeds your expectations so as not to become discouraged or disappointed.

[@kdavis4910]

You are totally right, unless it's penicillin for me. I just fermented my first ever batch of true kosher sour pickles and they are so lovely. I can't really get enough. I start cabbage ferments today. I know it seems late but I'm in Maine on a mountainside and things usually are really late up here and I had everything in by the end of June.

[@denisefrickey5636]

Seeds sink, seeds sank, seeds have sunk. Basic elementary school English. Other than that, thanks for the info.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I have saved seeds like this for 50 years. Is my grandma had the greatest green thumb.

[@thesisters7929]

Tuck needs to be in EVERY video! Thank you for the tips. Appreciate this video!

[@nimarus3118]

I remember growing grape tomatoes one time many years ago. I grew it from one of those upsidedown hanging planter bags on our back porch. My mom likes eating tomatoes and she'd usually grab a couple each day to snack on while she drove to work.

[@haleighb2100]

I've watched many gardeners and their videos, since I'm starting my own garden, you are by far the best. Love the energy, positiveness, and passion for a garden. Keep it up 👍

[@michelguevara151]

45 years of gardening, and I see 90% nonsense on the internet. keep up the good work!

[@toneone1134]

Gardening where, what zone? I am in 9a.

[@roiad876]

Make a series or a book mate

[@bigduke6764]

30 year gardener in Zone 6. I've narrowed down my youtube info providers to two or three but James and Tuck are always my first stop. I'm still learning!

[@AhuvasarfatiSiberians]

Tuck is the cutest, what a peaceful soul, i am happy for you both to have eachother and the love of being in the garden

[@simpleman806]

I saved seeds last year for the first time. This year, everything did great except my peppers. I've had hell with peppers this year, even store bought seeds. The tomato variety is a beefsteak. I bought the seeds year before last. That first year, the tomatoes that had end rot or worms, I just tossed them in the container they were in. Last year, one of the tomatoes germinated. I transplanted them. I had 2 gardens last year, one at my house and one at my grandpa's house. The one at my grandpa's house, I had problems with. Water well went down a few times, and someone turned off the water for about a week. About a week before the 1st freeze, I had 1 green tomato growing. Everything was slowing down on producing, so I turned off the water. I went back out about a week after the freeze to clean everything up. That one tomato survived and ripened. I definitely saved the seeds from it. I germinated them this year and they are flowering already. Gave some away so other people can have that line of tomatoes. From what I've heard, it should have a higher frost resistance, I'm hoping it does. But I'll be saving seeds from it this year as well

[@southalroots]

Love Tuck! My dogs always hang out with me in my garden. They are the best companions, co-workers, and garden partners ❤️

I just put the seed on a piece of paper and let it dry. No special treatment and next year I plant them and they grow. I have some cherry tomatoes in my garden that selfseed for couple years now. Its basically a weed that keeps growing abundantly.

@Michael Fresh I take seeds only from ripe tomatoes.

@Michael Fresh I leave it there to compost. Whatever tomato plants grow from the seeds on the ground is doing well so I assume only the good ones sprout.

@Michael Fresh yes. It is usually so many tomatoes that it is easier just to leave it there. The plant (wild tomatoes) keeps producing until late autumn and there are many still green fruits.

[@kingjames4886]

@Michael Fresh that doesn't even make sense... all using immature seed will do is decrease viability.

[@terrim.602]

Tomatoes are but one nuisance volunteer garden vegetables. This year I had over 50 squash volunteers!..spaghetti, zucchini, and butternut squash. I also had pear, cherry and steak tomatoes volunteer. I wonder if I even need to plant anything next year, lol!

[@PENFOLD1962]

Put a dried pea or a few pieces of dried rice in with your seeds to keep them dry. An excellent video👍😆👍

[@COYOTE165A]

Thanks for the Great Tip on this also

[@Katalin_Fodor]

Great idea

[@judihenderson5001]

Tuck is so cute and I love how he eats the veggies right out of the garden. He is an awesome little guy.

[@charlesoary8903]

Thank you for clearing that up. I saw that slice the tomato, lay it on the top of the dirt in the pot and stash it in the dark video... I admit I was intrigued to try it but I was also very sceptical about that technique. I'm not a new gardener, but I am trying to build soil for a new garden in a completely different land than I have been used to in the past. It's been a completely different and difficult experience for me in this area but I'm never going to quit and I'm almost there! I'm so exited to be so close to finally having a fully functioning and productive garden again. I can't wait until next year. You and Tuck have become my favorite gardening teachers the past several years and I enjoy your fun loving attitude as you teach. Your really both wonderful. ❤️🌱🐶🥰 God bless you both and your garden. My name is Kimberly, I'm using my boyfriend's phone at the moment. Thank you for caring enough to make these videos.

[@southernyards2152]

Wow - Thanks so much for this. I did the slice in the ground once and got dozens of plants. Not one made it to fruit. Now fighting cancer im working toward a garden again. Thank you🙏

[@justmethatsall9603]

❤️ your precious dog I have a shadow dog myself. Harley is always with me in the garden he’s my protector.

[@kaylakristine1290]

Tuck isn't fooled by 'gardening hacks'. Tuck learns from the best. Be like Tuck.

[@diegolol8523]

cringe

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

Kayla Kristine That would be a funny shirt, but you’d need a pic of Tuck to pull it off.

[@mra6308]

Tuck is the bestest good boy

[@joanparsley2332]

@@dawnesmith-sliming7004 If you've seen one Yorkie, you've seen them all.

[@easygrows2699]

I bet we can learn alot from Tuck, dude is more down to earth than 80% of humanity ^.^

[@purpdirewytch9504]

Tuck is a damn star. Just adore him ❤

[@johncraig4661]

I have been doing this for years but i like your clear explanation... Tuck is your buddy, body guard and quality controll. And when you love him it shows that you are s pretty cool dude! Thanks my brother!

[@dianeharris7862]

I love Tuck and you are great! I've been growing my food for all my adult life and feel like a novice every year. There's always something new to learn Love your techniques and your enthusiasm.

[@joebaker9861]

I have been gardening ever since I was a child. I got my green thumb from my grandfather. I will agree, if you are saving seeds, this is absolutely the best way to do it for the best results. However, I also have to kind of disagree with not burying the tomato. Every fall, I let a few tomatoes remain in the ground and every spring, I have strong healthy plants from those tomatoes. You can always tell where the tomato was buried because there will be a dozen sprouts in one area. I just pinch off the smallest ones and let the largest grow. The biggest issue with doing this is when there is an early warm up in the spring and then another freeze spell. That will kill the sprouts, if you don't protect them. It's always best to start your tomato plants indoors and transplant them when the weather stays warm. I've never planted a slice of tomato in the spring. I would think the tomato needs the winter to naturally remove the sprout inhibitor. I am in now way a specialist, this is just my input. I do enjoy the information you put in your videos. But I have to say, they can be a struggle to watch. The editing from clip to clip is just so jumpy. I personally would like a smoother transition between takes. (Just a little constructive criticism. I'm not trying to insult) Keep up the good work.

[@deedless77]

I love seeing Tuck! I love him digging his holes, and eating his carrots and cucumbers! So adorable!. He def brightens my day! I love all the advice you give too, thanks so much, I am learning a ton, This is my first year gardening, My hubby has gardened a lot, but he learned as he went so there are some things he don't know, i tell him what i learned and he tells me stuff he knows, we make a great team!

[@TheBullsGarden]

Tuck is the coolest love watching him pluck carrots out of the ground and eat them. I enjoy watching all your videos bro

[@daieast6305]

yes, natures tooth brush... or is that an apple a day keeps somethin somethin

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

James I couldnt find the survey you asked us to fill out. But I was thinking to myself when your channel popped up. Now is someone who I trust. I've been watching you for a long time. I think your course would be the best. So I say go for it if you can I understand it's not as easy as before. God bless. You make my day. I love learning I always learn something from you.

[@jeaniewhelch839]

Thank you James!!! Although I am by no means a new gardener, and I FO have a green thumb that goes ALL THE WAY TO MY ARM PIT, I have never saved seeds, except for marigolds. I am trying to save some seeds this year, and had only seen the info about slicing the tomato and burying it. I am thankful I stumbled across your instructions!! And yes, I enjoy watching Tuck!!! He is ADORABLE and, I think adds a lot to the show!!

[@travisk5589]

It's 2020 and people realize that we are being lied to by every big business.

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

Travis k history, science... all of it, the deeper you go the more you realize how gullible we are. Its not our faults though.

[@tarapath5099]

AND we are being lied to by mainstream news as well!

[@travisk5589]

@@tarapath5099 But that's been going on for the past 20 years. People have been in denial about that though.

[@tarapath5099]

@@travisk5589 Yes, they are in denial but its been going on for WAY more than 20 yrs! Well, the good news is that NOW/soon people will be "forced" to wake up as the Solar Flash is around the corner!

[@travisk5589]

@@tarapath5099 What's the solar flash? I am willing to bet it doesn't happen.

[@davehendricks4824]

I prefer to stick them to paper towel. Put a small piece in the soil and it sprouts. Easier to see and handle.

[@KM-nq7ez]

That’s a great idea...

[@mariap.894]

Dave Hendricks. The paper towel is less mess, less process and you can write on the towel date/ variety. I swear by it 👍❤️ I have tried the fermentation method and it hasn't worked for me. 🤷

[@cedrichua3476]

I germinate them first and then put the sprouts and their paper towel into the ground as to not damage the roots

[@jimwilleford6140]

Dave Hendricks Great idea. And so simple.

[@davemwangi05]

@@mariap.894 I don't understand this paper towel method. Do you throw the whole tomato in a paper towel or what's the process? and how do you remove the sprout inhibitor?

[@ladydeatherage]

Thank you for sharing your insight. It's a blessing to give knowledge and to receive it. Please keep up the great work. You have inspired my husband and I in our gardening adventures. Big hearts to Tuck and you ♡♡♡

[@learntocrochet1]

You are so right when you speak of 'hacky' methods that are unproven and just plain wrong. It can be discouraging. I like to get online info from gardeners who shoe their gardens, show their successes and failures, and show their methods in stages. Bonus is gardeners who will respond to your online questions. Thanks for this post - a year later!

[@tashcheung4086]

Apart from the most incredibly useful advice, I love listening to you Mr Prigioni for your oomph and enthusiasm - impossible not to go out there immediately to put that advice into practice! Strange, my other gardening guru is Huw Richards - a softly spoken, laid-back chap. What a great combination for.inspiration! Thanks Mr Prigioni!!

[@djnunya5153]

My Yorkie follows me everywhere. Tuck is adorable

[@wisedove7]

I usually ferment seeds from 6-8 tomatoes of the same variety in one jar to save time. I did an experiment covering 3 slices of an overripe Roma tomato in a pot and got about 50 plants! Lol. In my experience, the volunteers (survivors) are always the strongest and healthiest, but the fermented seeds are the most reliable and easy to store.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I am thinking that it depends on the soil where the seeds fall. I heard a guy in the islands say that mango trees grow wherever they throw the husks. They didn't even have to take out the seed.

[@0ItDude0]

Hi James and Tuck. Great vid as always. Love seeing your garden and the hard work you have put into it. You have actualy inspired me to start my first small 20x30 foot garden in my back yard. Just got my chips down for the winter. Looking forward to starting it up in the spring. And more vids from you..

[@cek7940]

May God bless your garden :)

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Goooo! Good stuff my friend, I love to hear you're already prepping for next year

[@kaymartin9543]

Does anyone know whether or not jet star tomato seeds can or should be treated? I guess they can be saved like any others.

[@kgs2280]

Thank you for this excellent demonstration! I came on to it just last year, and followed your instructions pretty closely, although I only let them soak about 2 days, or 2 overnights. I saved loads of my Cherokee Purple tomato seeds (my absolute favorite tomato!). Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get my tomato seeds into the ground this year due to the weather, but I may try some now that the weather is finally warming up, and, hopefully, it won’t be too late. But, I sent a bunch of the seeds to my brother in another state and he’s told me he has had a 100% germination rate, which is unheard of, even from reputable seed-sellers! He has been sending me regular photos, and all the plants are growing vigorously and are starting to set. So, thanks to you, many of us will be feasting on lucious, juicy tomatoes in the near future.

[@mamarages]

I just did this for the first time yesterday! I am in absolute LOVE with gardening :)

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you so much!!! I love your heart, and Tuck of course ♥

[@shesgonecountryfarms6281]

I agree. I never watch videos that dont include peoples product. Great info. Thanks for sharing

[@denisecatlett7203]

I’m fascinated by seeds as well. The abundance of this earth is represented in a seed. And when they are sown in fertile soil the potential is endless. I believe they are a metaphor for all life.

[@phantomvamp5]

With hybrid plants, a way to continually grow them is to save the suckers from the old plant before frost and pot them in a greenhouse or inside for the winter. Then you can continue to perpetuate the same plants.

[@ledget1]

i usually just spread the guts of the tomato on a paper towel and let it dry. Scrape off seeds as needed.

[@daieast6305]

yeah, but i wish i had a wire sieve with a handle

[@doriehess5835]

I do the same thing. The paper towel helps wick moisture to the seed after planting. He's making too much work of a simple thing.

[@candyluna2929]

Sounds like a murder scene

[@7munkee]

Who in the hell ever told you to bury a slice of tomato? I've been gardening for 40 years and never heard of that until now. I bought heirloom beefsteak seeds like15 years ago and have never needed to buy another tomato seed or plant. They self sow in my raised beds, along with dill and thyme. And I'm in northern PA.

[@BrianRooney-zh6hl]

i've seen that"advice" on you tube dozens of times i know it's nonsense but lots of people don't this guy's doing a good job best wishes

[@demetriuspowell29]

Lol I heard a famous KZbinr named Doug say that in a comment section

[@daieast6305]

i thought those 'put the tomatoe slice in the ground' video was for a teaching tool for the teachers(who are always asking for more) to teach the lil youngins what not to do!

[@melodyjordan6052]

I saw planted sliced tomatoes on a video. Thank you so much for letting me know it was bogus.

[@kimroberts2704]

@@melodyjordan6052 There is a group of people that make some of those videos with hacks that draw lots of views. They are monitized and slickly produced. Between the ads and the clicks, millions are made.

[@fruzsinanemeth]

Thank you for the true behind-the-scene of saving seeds. I've never been successful with it before. I sure gonna try it again! :D

[@laurachatfield4142]

I was watching someone the other day harvesting tomatoes, and he mentioned he was going to save some seeds to ferment, so that gave me an important clue. Thanks for doing a video on how to do this!

[@dougmorissette459]

Great information. I love seeing Tuck in your videos. He’s such a good loyal buddy to you. Thanks.

[@sunegeri]

I love your videos man, keep them coming. And Tuck is awesome. Thanks for your hard work.

[@sawtootheyes523]

Finally....someone showing the right way to do tomato seeds...Iv'e tried to tell people about this but everyone gets grossed out and refuse to try.

[@davemwangi05]

reptilian eyes?

[@nancyclayton6535]

Perfect timing! I’ve fallen in love with ground cherries this summer and want to save the seeds to grow next year. Also just got back from the Carolinas with a bunch of perennial flower seeds that I foraged. Wondering if I can just plant some of the seeds now to see if they can get a head start on next year or if they have to go through a resting or chilling period...hmmm...

[@daieast6305]

do a little bit now and a lil bit later.... maybe you will succeed in helping those types travel to new environment, that is our relationship with plants!

[@glennsmith2232]

You are the best on KZbin you give good advice, and I can absolutely be sure of that by looking at your garden. Everything you’ve told me has work fantastic. I live in southern Arizona where the temperatures do rise to about 100° sometimes but with your help I’ve been able to grow lush garden with many vegetables and beautiful flowers. Thank you so much oh, and I left tuck❤️. Keep going I really enjoy your videos. You’re one of my favorite places to stop on KZbin.

[@tomfisher3117]

Great video demonstration. I've been doing this for years with heirlooms. You can also put the seeds directly on a paper towel and let them dry out without fermenting them. Yes they do stick to the paper towel, but, if you separate the seeds on the paper towel before you let them dry, you can just tear the paper towel around the seed and plant it. That works too.

[@susieq7552]

Wow, this really is a learning channel thank you so much. Hi Tuck I was wondering where you were.

[@laurahennige3975]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love Tuck and enjoy your videos!

[@sweatfocusrepeatbelieve952]

Thank you for the information!! I've learned something I didn't know. Tuck is such a cutie!! Survey completed!

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad to hear that my friend! Thanks for taking the time to fill that out 🙏😁

[@KoalaRoo]

❤❤❤ hearts for Tuck! I left a comment, but the video changed cos I started typing late & took too long & I’m not sure where it went, hopefully not on someone else’s video - that would be confusing!! I once accidentally grew a tomato plant on the kitchen bench, in an apartment, from a store bought tomato still in its pack! Wasn’t even a super sunny area (did have decent artificial light though) I still giggle about the magic! It sprouted out like a little alien baby!

[@TheLeestarr]

I'm a dog lover so I definitely love the dog. Your content is excellent, thx

[@cacheflow2475]

Great as always brother! Much love from Pittsburgh.

[@dereka3341]

I've seen this seed-saving process, in other resources. James is spot-on with this seed-saving technique. Just like his board trick with carrots. Man, that trick works!

[@FairieChele]

I missed the board trick for carrots. Which video was that in?

[@dereka3341]

@@FairieChele Go to KZbin and type: James Prigioni Carrots and it will come up. The video is 10 minutes and 16 seconds long.

[@FairieChele]

@@dereka3341 Got it, Thanks!! Great tip.

[@mikerandall4045]

James prigioni carrots

[@mikerandall4045]

James priogini. Carrots

[@galyien]

Dont know if you look back at old video comments but i have been watching over a year however, i have watched out of order but i do love your videos. And your relationship with your pup inspired me to feed my pug carrots😁. She loves carrots! So now i plant carrots hoping to see my own pup dig up carrots😆. I cant wait to start using my own fresh carrots in my recipes

[@B0r0]

I put mine all on paper towels and yes you are right, The do stick, BUT remove because the towel really helps when planting out the seeds, you leave them on the towels, originally set the seed at the right distances, plant in pots the following year and lightly cover with soil, the paper helps keep moisture to the seed when sprouting, I have had a lot of success planting seeds this way.

[@orscrub3161]

such great info!! thanks!! hi handsome Tuck!! 💕

[@robbinwelch355]

I love this video. Good seed video about tomato seed curing. 🐩 Hello Tuck. I'm going to do this method tomorrow. Thanks again. 😉

[@sjr7822]

I never knew the 'jell' was seed inhibator!

[@ericwells9856]

It protects the seed if eaten, so it can pass through a digestive system and then sprout once pooped out

[@bloodblues85]

Loved seein the pup! He looks so happy and loved when you pet him ^_^ And thanks for that quote.

[@emylytle7149]

I’ve been saving my seeds thru fermentation and it’s really good and I have lots of tomatoes now to germinate for years, say hi to Tuck and take care ♥️😊👩‍🌾👍👍 thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻

[@pollyhorlander7389]

My brother’s dog “planted” a tomato plant once. LOL

[@smoothtwh]

Hahaha ... Love it! :)

[@smoothtwh]

My horses planted marijuana once. There must have been some seeds in the hay they were fed. Lol

[@maxxmaxwell9051]

I get my seeds from fruits & vegetables from those i buy from the store. I usually rinse my tomato seeds and let them dry out. I've never fermented them. Then I germinate them before planting them. They have always produced well. I have the same response with bell peppers & papaya. I have used seeds from pears and apples, but don't know if they will produce fruit as it takes years for trees to mature.

[@lm2193]

Tuck planted that whole garden... long way to go for your brother's dog.

[@jamesnewman2156]

Great job I didn't know how to say tomato seed I saved my okra seed all the time we should really save our seed one day we may not be able to get none to replant God bless you good video

[@sirdukeusa3289]

You are wasting a tomato, when I could be eating it, oh my. Liked and subbed. Beautiful Yorkie.

[@pjgraham2211]

Oddly enough I had a small tomato sit on my kitchen sill for what seamed like forever. I finally opened it to dry out the seeds and to my surprise the seeds inside were growing. So I planted them. I got two nice plants that bore really nice fruit… it was so neat!

[@bobvan2576]

Just found your channel. Very nice. As for Tuck, my 5 year old daughter happened to walk by while he was on the screen and she was transfixed. It's an interesting choice to show Tuck while you rundown your video, but I like it. Obviously the lil' one does too. Thanks for the inspiration. Best, Bob

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks! Again❤️🌸🌺🌼

[@TheHighborn]

I don't know man, there aren't enough jump cuts for me.

[@paulwu6024]

Once I had a tomato whose seeds started sprouting while still in the tomato. It was pretty freaky, like Aliens.

[@harrichansingh4877]

Love your content brother. Tuck is a chill boi ❤

[@gazzalanche]

Your timing is impeccable!! Have just planted a load of seeds etc and am already wondering how to reseed etc next season!!

[@108Marycelestial]

I just squeeze the tomato straight on the soil.

[@robertbrittner6790]

@john whitesnake LOL Love it!

[@TTimeConscious]

I'm here to capture James' great vibe and Tuck's cuteness. Thank you so much!!!

[@annfairfax9797]

Thank you gorgeous guy. I really appreciate these comments. I have been saving tomato seeds ( and a whole lot of other seeds) but I am a complete novice and your info was really really helpful. Many thanks. Blessings from Australia

[@imperialthreat]

Hi. Thank you for so clearly showing the removal of the sprout inhibiting layer. What a difference it makes knowing this aspect!

[@peeteerpeedroo]

I am brand new to gardening and I have learned so much from you - thank you!

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad to hear that my friend 😁❤️

[@electricianone3090]

Hey James and Tuck!

[@jamesprigioni]

Heyyy!!!! 😄😄

[@electricianone3090]

And a shout out to the camera person! Whoever it is they’re doing a great job.

[@bitcoinbeacon77]

I love me some Tuck.

[@angel794]

Love seeing Tuck in your videos! Thanks for your great advice, too. BTW, I have been using untreated cedar shavings on top of my veg garden soil and elsewhere in the garden. They work great to keep weeds down to almost none and repel flies and other bugs, too. Smells wonderful, no added chemicals, and keeps in moisture. Sold in big plastic covered bales at Lowe's, Walmart, feed stores, and some garden centers for about $8-9/per bale. It is marketed as bedding for pets on label. 3-4 bales amply covers, 2"-3 deep, my small veg garden of about 600 sqft. Seedlings push through it easily. I also use it as cat litter. Keep growing your own food to stay healthy and reduce carbon footprints!

[@CoffeeCakeCrumble]

I ferment my tomato seeds all the time. Yes it stiiiinnnnkkksssss, BUT the end result is FANTASTIC! The seeds are so much easier to clean up and dry. 2019 pink brandywine crop fermented gave me a sandwich size ziploc bag full of seeds. The germination rate was off the charts too!

[@brandonjackson7168]

Thx James,love that little guy tuck ,and I'm excited to start saving my seeds using this process

[@rickcoona]

*So, you want MY "Valuable Feedback" to Help YOU develop a course that you will SELL back to ME.... Gotcha.* I have Always *Saved Seeds this way since the 1970's* and have had great success. thanks for posting it --Rick

[@danakarloz5845]

rickcoona good for you

[@chrisbelvedere6653]

If you have old dried up seeds soak them in food grade hydrogen peroxide diluted in distilled water for 24 hrs 95per of seeds you may have thrown away will sprout.

[@rubyrobb2159]

Hi can you please explain what the ratio of hydrogen peroxide to water you use. Thank you in advance.

[@blondiegt72024]

I'm interested as well on this tip with the hydrogen peroxide and distilled water! Ty!

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

I ferment then use TSP for a final cleaning. YES! Use a paper plate. That cute dog is an amazing ventriloquist! Thanks little buddy.

[@dorismimiparker8632]

I grew my first tomatoes from tomatoe slices. Learning is always good. So many techniques. Ecited to learn!

[@f3wbs]

I've been trying that recently because another channel suggested it. It removes the gel quite well. Love the video though. I blended some of my tomatoes because they were rotting already. Does this affect the seeds in any way?

[@JustaRebel]

Idk man. Mike from self sufficient me did the test himself where he mimicked nature and put a bunch of full cherry tomatoes in the ground and multiple seedlings came out of 5/6 that were planted. The seedlings that were older and stronger killed off the smaller ones... he had a healthy tomato plant as far as i can see. He said it just took longer than normal to produce because all the seedlings had to out compete eachother before they can fruit. I think if you're lazy and want a superior plant thats a method to try, you're almost garenteed a strong healthy plant that produces a lot of fruit. Realistically one tomato plant will produce more fruit than the average person can eat, so its not really wasting if it goes back into your soil and not the trash. Idk about the mold in the soil because I've purposely left a tomato to degrade in my soils hoping for volunteers next year, and i never had a mold or disease issue... i live in central florida though, so the heat could have killed any spores or diseases. Still loving what you're doing though. My food forrest gear comes in next week. Super excited. You should do a shirt of tuck eating a carrot and a corky caption on the back of them. 😍😍 love me some tuck! Super adorable, both dogs are 🤗🤗

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Tomato plants love to grow. I once saw a septic tank overflow due to someone throwing plastic bottles in there. Well, a tomato plant sprouted in the septic goo and quickly grew some tomatoes. From sprout to red tomatoes was like a month to a month and a half. Seems that eating a tomato in a healthy meal then taking a dump in your garden the next day may be the way to go to get the strongest tomato plants, but there are risks, of course, lol.

[@JustaRebel]

@@NotSoCrazyNinja lmfao! That is the way nature intended. However, people will look down at you for doing so 😂😂😂

[@vindictivetiger]

'People who don't show their gardens...' lol, the shade!!! Love it!

[@debbeattie605]

Great info. Tucks cute. Love to see him hanging out with you, while enjoying the garden.