Re: Tomato seed
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Tomato seed
- From: m* l*
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 10:41:11 -0600
At 05:57 PM 10/27/99 +0100, you wrote:
>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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