By Jennifer Poindexter Gardening is a skillset. Don’t ever be convinced otherwise. At times, it can seem overwhelming because there are so many skills wrapped in one activity. One part of gardening you don’t want to miss is saving your seeds. Not only is it avoiding waste, … [Read more...]
How do you get seeds from eggplant?
QUESTION: Is there a way to save seeds from eggplant? How do you get seeds from eggplant? -Tami C. … [Read more...]
How do I save okra seeds for next year?
QUESTION: My okra plants are healthy and growing well. Can I save okra seeds for next year? - Timothy W … [Read more...]
Storing Seeds
Most vegetable seeds last at least 3 years, some more, some less. If the seeds were purchased commercially, they will have a date on their packet or container. Seeds should be used within 2 years of purchase, regardless of their variety. If you save your own seeds, this also … [Read more...]
Collecting Seeds From Seed Pods
As a gardener, sooner or later you're going to want to start collecting and saving seeds from your garden so that you can continue a favorite variety, or preserve a particularly good plant's attributes. Â Whether it's vegetables or flowers, every gardener eventually gets to this … [Read more...]