Re:
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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