Re: seed exchange

Hey, I'd like to know more about this seed savers exchange, and any info they
have on seed saving etc.  Can you help further, Caron?

-Carrie-



                                                                
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From: Caron Rifici <caron@pcisys.net> on 30/10/99 13:38

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Carrie
  My understanding is that the fermentation process *both* removes the
germinmination inhibitors and protects the seeds against viral and fungal attack
by sterilizing them to a degree.   Maybe someone else can elaborate on this.
This is the only method I've used as it is the one recommended by the Seed
Savers
Exchange so I have no comparisons.

Caron

Carrie Thomas-CR wrote:

> Thanks for this info, Margaret.  I found it fascinating.  However, I have not
> had germination problems.  Could I be removing enough of the gel in my process
> to remove inhibition, or is it that my seeds would just take longer to
> germinate, or less will germinate?
> Can you (or anyone else) help further?
>
> -Carrie-
>
> I scoop the seed from the tomato, put between two same-sized sieves (flour
> >sieves/tea strainers etc), and use my fingers each side of the sieves to
> press
> >and maul to encourage the seed to separate from the mush surrounding it.
> This
> >is done under running water.
> >Dry seeds by spreading on newspaper to dry, run a knife under them to lift
> off.
> >Quick and easy!  Metal sieves work best, tho' plastic ones are easier to
> find.
> >
> >-Carrie Thomas-  S W Wales
> >
> Yes, but Carrie, fermentation destroys the anti-germination gel around the
> seeds. Much easier and more effective. Margaret L
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