Seed Starting Articles

Seed Saving The Organic Way.

I have been asked many times on how to save seeds from plants that  have grown in the garden.

Seed that is to be saved must be ripe, when rained on the seed should dry out again before being gathered.

Hang seed stalks in a dry, airy place until they are brittle-dry.

Handle all seeds carefully as nicked or injured seeds won’t keep well. Store large seeds in  glass jars with loose fitting covers ( not airtight).

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Presprouting Seeds Organically

Sprouting seeds before you plant them can boost germination rates and give you more control when working with expensive or rare seeds. The following method is one I use in my Organic Garden.

Spread a double layer of damp paper towels on a flat surface.
Evenly space seeds 1″ or so apart on the moist towels.
Roll up the towels, being careful to keep the seeds from bunching up.
Label the seed roll …

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