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how to reduce algae growth on surface?

Last post by bower « Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:56 pm
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by maxjohnson » Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:36 pm

What do you to to prevent green algae from growing too much on the surface of potting mix? What do you spray on the surface and not harm the seedling and germination rate?

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Germinated Seed?

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by TX-TomatoBug » Wed May 22, 2024 9:05 pm
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As I have never fermented tomato seed before, I am practicing with store-bought tomatoes so I know what I'm doing when it comes time to ferment the ones I really want to save...
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Last post by bower
Tue Aug 27, 2024 7:42 am
OxyClean Method For Cucumbers?

Last post by GoDawgs « Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:37 am
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by GoDawgs » Fri Jul 19, 2024 7:56 pm

It seems from what I've read that the usual cleaning of cucumber seed for saving is via fermentation like tomatoes. Can I use the OxyClean method on cucumbers too?

If not,...

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Last post by GoDawgs
Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:37 am
Should saved tomato seeds be combined

Last post by ddsack « Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:08 pm
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by Ken4230 » Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:25 pm

I am fairly new here and think that there may be a difference of opinion about combining several different tomatoes when saving seeds. I am trying to stabilize Big Beef for...

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Last post by ddsack
Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:08 pm
How to know which Tomato to save seed from?

Last post by Paulf « Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:11 pm
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by TomatoNut95 » Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:53 pm

Ok so if you're growing a variety that can get 1 - 2 lbs but you only get a fruit say around 9 - 10 oz, is it not a good idea to save seed from the runts of the plant? Can...

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Last post by Paulf
Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:11 pm
Runway Arugula Seed Saving

Last post by GoDawgs « Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:33 pm
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by karstopography » Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:02 pm

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Saved a portion of my runway arugula ( Eruca sativa ) today. I’ll allow it to continue to air dry for a few days and then bag up for next season. I’ve got...

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Last post by GoDawgs
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:33 pm
Big Question On Saving Bean Seed

Last post by GoDawgs « Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:16 pm
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by GoDawgs » Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:38 am

The Blue Ribbons have a lot of nice fat pods loaded with big fat seeds but they're not dry yet. Last week we had two mornings with lows of 29. Although the beans were covered...

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Last post by GoDawgs
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:16 pm
How to Save Tomato Seed

Last post by wykvlvr « Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:04 pm
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by MissS » Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:27 pm
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The seed saving season is upon us. We host some fantastic seed offers and swaps on this site. If you wish to participate quite often you will need seed to exchange. Here is...
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Last post by wykvlvr
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:04 pm
Recleaning saved seeds

Last post by sheltyone « Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:25 pm
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by SuperSystem7 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:37 am

Hi first time posting, hope this is the right sub forum for it.

I bought some local seeds although they weren't cleaned properly, there are tomato flesh debris and crushed...

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Last post by sheltyone
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:25 pm
Holder for seed fermentation glasses

Last post by Danny « Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:59 pm
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by GoDawgs » Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:46 am

Yesterday I did accidentally found a helpful tool for soaking small seeds. I had soaked some carrot seed overnight in shot glasses and didn't want them to spill on the way to...

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Last post by Danny
Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:59 pm
Should I worry about crossing?

Last post by Docmom « Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:40 am
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by Kraky » Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:28 pm

Hey folks,

I haven't gotten into seed saving, and one of the main reasons is that I worry that if I save a tomato's seeds they will not be true to type. I don't have a lot...

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Last post by Docmom
Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:40 am
Allegiance

Last post by slugworth « Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:09 am
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by slugworth » Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:09 am

I am debating whether to save seeds from tomatoes that the plants have died already,to give them a second chance next year.
Or just save seeds from varieties that go the...

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Last post by slugworth
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:09 am
Oh Boy! New Seed Saving Toy!

Last post by Danny « Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:18 pm
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by GoDawgs » Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:57 pm

rxkeith will recognize this. I got an early Christmas present from my sister Pickles who is a retired pharmacist. A pill counting thingie I can use to count seeds for MMMM...

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Last post by Danny
Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:18 pm
Comparison of different seed preservation techniques?

Last post by GoDawgs « Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:21 am
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by Frosti » Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:53 pm
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Does anyone know of a source (paper/blog/YouTube/etc. ...) that compares different seed preservation techniques?
Common wisdom is of course, that one should ferment the seeds...
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Last post by GoDawgs
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:21 am
how old is too old for flower, herb, and vegetable seeds?

Last post by zeedman « Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:52 pm
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by habitat-gardener » Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:39 pm
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There are some local garden swaps coming up, and I'm wondering if it's worth trying to give away some of the older flower, herb, and vegetable seeds I probably won't want to...
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Last post by zeedman
Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:52 pm
Hybrid Pepper Seeds

Last post by Tormahto « Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:38 am
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by Cornelius_Gotchberg » Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:38 am

Is there the chance that the hybrid pepper seeds (Mama Mia Giallo, Sweet Sunset, Goliath Sweet, Giant Marconi, Carmen) I saved may not produce the same type/quality fruit to...

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Last post by Tormahto
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:38 am
Daikon Grown From Collected F1 Seed

Last post by peebee « Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:58 pm
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by GoDawgs » Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:22 am

Just out of curiosity and for the fun of it, this past spring I collected seed from an F1 hybrid daikon radish and planted 5' each of both the OP and the F1 seed side by...

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Last post by peebee
Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:58 pm
Sunflower. Seeds

Last post by Danny « Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:47 pm
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by eyegrotom » Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:45 am

I'm not sure this is the right place to put this so if you want to move it go ahead.

I grow a lot of sunflowers. Sometimes the birds eat the seeds off the plants. Sometimes...

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Last post by Danny
Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:47 pm
Bagged Seed vs. Unbagged Seed

Last post by slugworth « Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:32 pm
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by Traveler » Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:12 pm
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Many seed packets that I received from generous members are labeled bagged or alternatively, unbagged. I am looking for an explanation of each. Thanks
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Last post by slugworth
Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:32 pm
Tomato Seeds Fermenting On Windowsill

Last post by JRinPA « Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:30 am
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by WoodSprite » Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:13 pm

I've been working on collecting and fermenting tomato seeds so I can participate in the MMMM for my first time. I have them on my shaded kitchen windowsill to ferment. I...

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Last post by JRinPA
Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:30 am
Using saved seed year after year

Last post by Yak54 « Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:45 pm
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by slugworth » Sat Jun 19, 2021 6:13 am

I save seeds from a few tomato varieties and wonder how long you have been doing the ritual?
One type has been about 7 or 8 years in a row.
Originally it was a hybrid and it...

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Last post by Yak54
Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:45 pm
Do You Keep Your Seeds in the Refrigerator/Freezer?

Last post by Amateurinawe « Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:26 pm
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by Setec Astronomy » Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:25 am

As the title suggests, how many of you do this? For those that do, any tips/tricks as far as bagging/containerizing?

I've been keeping my seeds in a plastic ArtBin, but I'm...

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Last post by Amateurinawe
Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:26 pm
A short video on my Grow Light observations

Last post by JenniferBella « Thu Mar 17, 2022 5:37 pm
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by SQWIB » Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:34 am

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Last post by JenniferBella
Thu Mar 17, 2022 5:37 pm
Caesar Basil Seed Saving and Have You Grown This ?

Last post by greenthumbomaha « Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:44 pm

by greenthumbomaha » Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:44 pm

I have an old seed packet of Caesar Basil , and they germinated beautifully. It is a container variety. This variety seems to be obscure, and was a Harris Seed product. Has...

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Last post by greenthumbomaha
Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:44 pm
Seed organizing

Last post by zeedman « Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:54 pm
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by eyegrotom » Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:35 am
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I have been thinking about how to organize my seeds for some time.

So tell me how you organize your seeds.

How you would do it if you had a chance to do it over.

Do you...
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Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:54 pm

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