The Importance of Seed Saving | HOW TO Save Seeds for New Gardeners

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@mamatweed 4 года назад

My 25 year old son recently moved out. He came home last week to go through my seeds. I am always so proud of him,but th his especially warmed my heart. I was glad I had saved so many.

@RootsandRefugeFarm 4 года назад

Way to go mama! That is something to be proud of!

@sarahmatthews5878 4 года назад

Ever since I became a mother I cry at stuff like this. This warmed my heart so much. I pray for prosperity over your family.

@cbeyett1 4 года назад

Awesome Information for the first time seed saver. I usually buy plants from the local greenhouse. This year my husband got onboard with my idea of starting our own and we bought a small green house. I'm super excited. I bought a ton of seed from migardener and Baker seed per your recommendation. I looked at it as an investment not just a one time purchase. Your videos have been packed full of Info and are amazing entertainment.

@beckymerriam8715 4 года назад

Thank you for this timely information! I saved my first flower seeds last year and am looking forward to saving good seeds this year!

@crediblerebel8295 4 года назад

I'm so grateful right now - having watched all your videos and learning about seed saving & ordering seeds online. I ordered my seeds over the winter from Baker Creek, Territorial, MI Gardener, and my local shops. I had many more seeds than I could use, but then learned that a few of my friends wanted to start gardens for the first time. Between my stash of new seed packets and the seeds that I had saved last year I was able to share enough to get them all started with their own gardens. It feels really good to have enough to share. If we take care of each other, we'll all get through this together.

@gwencrawford9617 4 года назад

Thanks Jess!🙏🏽

@sarasnyder6719 4 года назад

I am that person with the box of seeds in ziplock bags 😄 my happy box

@Porcelina777 4 года назад

I'm going to try and save seeds this year. I saved bell pepper and bush bean seed from last year. I didn't buy too many this year because I wanted to use what I have.

@SummerLynn88 4 года назад

I've only heard Penelope Hobhouse say "Happy Accidents" lol. Thanks for this practical info! I rarely get bugs in my seeds. However every single time I save pea seeds, I check on my bag of dried peas and there are little dead black round bugs and all the peas have holes bored through them. What organic potion will treat the seeds without damaging them and will the bug damaged seeds germinate?

@Just-Nikki 4 года назад

I love that I always feel like I’m sitting with one of my girlfriends and having a chat when I watch you. You just feel comfortable and I mean that in the best way. Sending love and hugs 🤗 to y’all.

@caragrandlegardens766 4 года назад

Nikki Cooper me too.

@amnewt1640 4 года назад

Yes!! Same!!

@cinderoftheland1496 4 года назад

My children are all hybrids and I love them all 😂

@Mrs-Emcee 4 года назад

Cindy Gardener mine too 😂 🥰

@Girlgirltv215 4 года назад

Cindy Gardener 😭

@Wicked_urban_garden 4 года назад

Mine too 😊

@mancavegamingandgardening9901 4 года назад

For those who are more book-oriented: I highly suggest a book called The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds by Robert E. Gough. Lots of illustrations and 'teach me like I'm 5' guides on seed saving that can answer questions specific to the plants you may have questions for.

@liaspaulding4433 4 года назад

ManCave Gaming and Gardening And- local libraries often have free electronic downloads of books. This might helps those of you who can’t access paper copies of books at the moment. BRB, searching that book.

@Just-Nikki 4 года назад

ManCave Gaming and Gardening Preciate ya!

@dessommers9635 4 года назад

“You’re not going to get seed off that plant, because you killed it and ate it” when gardening gets dark 😂😂😂

@RootsandRefugeFarm 4 года назад

dun dun DUN

@Mary-zj9jz 4 года назад

Thats why I like peppers and tomatoes you can eat food and have your seed too.

@joannatipton6830 4 года назад

That quote made me giggle 😆

@mauradonahue9647 4 года назад

I just really want to say to you guys at roots and refuge farms, as well as the other people making these types of helpful videos for first time growers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. In a time of uncertainty you have given me the wisdom and confidence to start my own garden and grow my own food. And the relief i feel to have this type of knowlege at my fingertips is worth its weight in gold. I wish i could say something more powerful than thank you honestly. Because you have given me what i need to take care of my family and myself. And what an incredibly kind and generous gift to offer. Thank you so much. Bless you.

@SarahOliver423 3 года назад

I'm about to plant my first real garden. I've been thinking about saving seed and this was the most gentle, easy to understand and encouraging video. Thank you!!

@Zeldabug24 4 года назад

I am so ready for this. I grow my garden with the forethought into saving seeds. Also if some things cross pollinate it still grows something edible lol.

@sabrinaqualley5743 4 года назад

One year I grew both zucchini and sugar pie pumpkins in the garden, and I saved the seeds from the pumpkins. The next year those "pumpkin" seeds grew watermelon shaped, zucchini-colored fruit - they were huge, with a tough skin, and slightly firmer flesh, but totally delicious.

@danarzechula3769 3 года назад

@@sabrinaqualley5743 cool you could name that variety after yourself

@babsinlove 4 года назад

Hi Jess. I like how you explain whatever you're talking about in details we all can understand! Thanks for your heart and sharing your gift of Gardening with us! Bless you and your sweet family and farm!!

@pamelakaylor 4 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video, I love saving seeds and run around every year with mini ziplocks saving all kinds of things wild flowers included. This was a most welcome break from the constant bad news, thank you for being a bright spot in the dark!

@rosea830 4 года назад

My husband looked at me like I was a crazy person for being a seed hoarder last year. I would have brown paper bags all over the place with random flowers that had gone to seed drying out in them. I even had a couple of overripe yellow squash hanging out until I could get time to process them. This year he's grateful for the stockpile. I love the different variables with growing hybrids and I love hybrid vigor. There are also heirlooms that are bullet-proof that I wouldn't hybridize. This is great info!

@Mary-zj9jz 4 года назад

yep I save seed before so i can rush the season more with less risk.

@Exiled.New.Yorker 4 года назад

I just let the tomato seeds dry engooped on the paper. Sticks it good to the paper, so they dont fly everywhere, and you just tear up the paper to plant individual seeds.

@Green.Country.Agroforestry 4 года назад

I started doing that (accidentally) in 2005, when I had a crazy notion to selectively breed 'oversized' cherry tomatoes .. I used coffee filters to catch the seeds coming out of their bath, and they stuck to the paper .. a little scissor work, and they sprouted and grew just fine. I still have some of 2007's crop, dehydrated, and very tasty, 13 years later!

@yeevita 4 года назад

I just poke each seed off the paper with my nail when I am planting. Then I can reuse the dried paper towel haha.

@sweetpea3472 3 года назад

I did that at first, and it does work, but when you ferment them you will be so thrilled with the little sparkly hairs. They're so pretty. AND they'll last much longer. I have 30+ year old viable tomato seeds, saved airtight in ammo cans (keep cool).

@krisgeorge25 3 года назад

@@sweetpea3472 What a great use of ammo cans! We have a few of those laying around. Thanks for the idea.

@BrokeUrbanFarmer 4 года назад

Seed saving has seemed so stressful! I’m for sure gonna jump in and just start doing it!

@bonnietaylor7827 4 года назад

Great explanation, Jess! An idea: I recycle the paper envelopes my bills come in for seed packets because I naturally open them on the short end anyway. I cut them uniformly but leave enough extra to fold over. Plastic windows are fun and seed catalog photos can be taped on.

@catlovernat 4 года назад

I love your voice Jess. This morning I was thinking about getting a nose ring, and I was like wait a minute, I've never wanted a nose ring, why do I want one now? Then I realized you have one 😂 I have always had an interest in gardening, and haven't because I've been in college. I love that you say turn your waiting room into your class room. This year, I'll be using my balcony as the trellis for beans and peas, and hopefully tomato

@RootsandRefugeFarm 4 года назад

So proud of you! You'll learn so much!

@Meg_Davis 4 года назад

catlovernat I have lots of pots on my balcony too! And I keep wanting a nose ring ❤️

@clarisseolivercoupey9944 4 года назад

catlovernat This is exactly what I though when I started the video ... what a beautiful and peaceful voice .. I love it.

@Exiled.New.Yorker 4 года назад

Tomatoes like container growing just fine! Just make the container big enough, and mind the weight on a balcony. Look for potting mixes that dont use peat moss (holds water), but does use Vermiculite and Perlite. Soil bags have ingredient lists, just check them!

@karincollins1883 4 года назад

My daughter has a love for plants like my mother and myself. She lives in an apartment and has the upstairs unit. Her balcony looks like a jungle, a beautiful jungle! Everyone always stops and compliments it. One thing to note with growing on a balcony be watching where your sun and shade hit at certain parts of the day and also in the summer water is critical. Forget to water and its can be bad. We live in Texas so it is just plain hot!! Happy growing :)

@ninac2320 4 года назад

"If a German Sheppard and a Labrador mate, it doesn't immediately turn into a mutt." As silly as that was it was the perfect lightbulb going on explanation. Thanks Jess again for another perfectly worded video. You could just replay this video at the conference and you would be good to go. Stay safe! We bless you!

@cheyennewarren7724 4 года назад

I would love to see a video of how you save your seeds. Like the process you go through with different types of plants for saving their seeds.

@RootsandRefugeFarm 4 года назад

I linked a very old video of saving several types. Just skip the first 7-8 minutes because it’s all this background info

@sweetpea3472 3 года назад

The video Jess Linked is great. I just watched it.

@Citystead 4 года назад

So much terrific information! I was a little timid about seed saving so I've been working on it slowly a few new things every year, it has helped me to ease into the learning curve.

@j.b.6855 4 года назад

In my first year, last year, I bought hybrid plants at Menards. I didnt know any better and it was one of the first things I bought. But over that year I learned a lot. One of those things is seed saving can save a lot of money. For someone on a very fixed income its a good thing. So this year when I planed on starting things from seed I bought all heirloom seeds before the virus really hit. I did save some seeds from last year. I got a cantaloupe off of a marked down cart ($.54) and some bell peppers at the store and saved the seeds from them. Granted they may not be heirloom but they are viable after testing them and it allowed be to buy other seeds that are to increase the variety of my garden. I will be collecting and saving heirloom seeds from my plants this year so I wont have to buy them next year. If the cantaloupes and peppers are not to my liking I will buy heirloom replacements next year.

@Sokolva 4 года назад

That is an awesome idea, saving seeds from grocery produce! I've seen good results from that actually. I saved the seeds from the pumpkins I bought for Halloween and all the watermelons I got from farmers markets as well as all my own heirloom seeds, and I love how many options it gives me.

@j.b.6855 4 года назад

@@Sokolva Being on a fixed income with not a lot of extra money saving produce seeds let me buy other things. I only grew 3 different things in multiple containers my first year and I want to expand that this year. Next year I can be a little more selective in buying, I just need to find more garden space. :)

@jennalark4038 4 года назад

I’m a hobby gardener and new to your channel... just wanted to say thank you! This information was sooo incredibly helpful and your ability to translate all the knowledge you have into something us newer gardeners can understand, is so appreciated! Please keep sharing all your tips and tricks with us. You’ve inspired me to save seeds for the first time, and plant my first okra (I live outside Philadelphia... so that one might be a bit of a challenge but I’m going to give it a try!). Thanks for the escape!!

@clarisseolivercoupey9944 4 года назад

Sold. It is my first year gardening and I had decided out of nowhere that I would not save seeds for my first year .. well Jess you can be sure that I WILL be saving seeds thanks to your excellent explanations, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and again, thank you for being you.

@Harrowfarms 4 года назад

Completely off topic? Your hair is stunning today!

@AdmiralReering 4 года назад

As pretty as she is, try to pause the video with Jess not making a silly face :-)

@ivylewisdragonsforlife5394 4 года назад

Do you use a home Color? Wondering for myself.

@straubdavid9 4 года назад

@@ivylewisdragonsforlife5394 No I don't ... is bald a color ~8^)

@maysantiago3069 4 года назад

There's a book about seed saving called Seed to Seed. It gives you information on how to save seeds from just about every plant.

@gvas7560 4 года назад

Great job on explaining this topic 👏👏👏 Keep up the good work 👍 God bless you 🙏

@sharoncardenas5447 4 года назад

Loved this video. I knew how to save some seeds, but wasn't sure about others. Very good teaching video. I have some cabbage that bolted on me. I had intended to pull them up, but now I'm gonna let them go to seed & save for fall & late winter crop. " Live life in full bloom "... Thanks for sharing! I BLESS the Sowards!!! : )

@Green.Country.Agroforestry 4 года назад

Anasazi beans near Trail of tears beans, no problems .. but keeping my cayennes 100 yards away from the sweet bells, will likely bag the last bell on the farthest row, just to be sure. I eradicated all of the lamb's quarter last year to make sure that it did not cross with the amaranthus strain that I'm cultivating, that made me a little sad, because I've been spreading the lamb's quarter about for almost a decade. The elephant trunk amaranth is a show-stopper, though!

@lorisanford8515 4 года назад

Thank you Jess, I learned so much from you today, I'm planting from seed this year for the first time and I'm do excited !! Now you've given me even more reason to be excited about it. Thank you Jess Love from Lori - Oregon 🌱

@ecocentrichomestead6783 4 года назад

a "Vegetable" is food that is part of the "Vegetation". (Leaves, stalk, root) I know you have a video about saving seeds. I think it's called "How to save all kinds of seeds"? I think a good idea is to make short seed saving videos for each type of crop and put them in a playlist. one more point about seed saving. If the plants are separated by a short distance, the chance of cross pollination is low. Way to high for producing seeds to sell, however. I consider it low enough to save my own seeds. And, like you said, if I plant a seed and get something I wasn't expecting, oh well. If I want to keep the features of the original variety, I just won't save seeds from that one. To do that, I save a few seeds from each of several fruits.

@rondacorkhill1654 4 года назад

or maybe create a "bookmark" list on that video that takes you directly to that veggie

@GrammaRosesHomestead 4 года назад

Jess, this was so good. What you said about crosses not becoming evident until the next generation is so important to know. And, some vegetables including carrots and beets don't produce seeds until the second year. That's why it's OK to plant beets in a garden close to a farm growing GMO sugar beets.There's absolutely no chance of cross pollination and both crops will be harvested before either have come into bloom and remain true to their type..

@RootsandRefugeFarm 4 года назад

Thats such a good point. So much misinformation on this that has crippled people!

@HomesteadersofAmerica 4 года назад

Great video! Thank you so much for joining the collab, Jess!

@yeevita 4 года назад

I love letting plants live their whole life, so I always have seeds. Right now, I have some beautiful brassicas and kale flowering and the bees are very happy. The kale when it gets too infested with aphids, I will cut off the leaves, trim it a bit, save the seed heads, and watch the stems grow again in the all. Don’t forget to get the free plants from the market, like green onions, garlic, rooting herbs, various stems. Some melons will ne ripe enougn for the seeds to sprout, such as water melon, grapes. I don’t bother doing anything with tomato seeds except let them dry on a paper towel. Sometimes I just bury a whole tomato and let the sprouts decide which one lives, or dig them out, split and plant them all over.

@kathykat3548 4 года назад

"That Labrador retriever doesn't turn into a mutt" 😂😂😂 I love it!

@villagesteader3552 4 года назад

Blessings Jess, and thank you! You cleared up a lot of misinformation that I had heard about pollination. You are so encouraging and that’s very important for me as I have only a little experience with gardening and it wasn’t all good so I gave up! Giving up is NOT an option any more so... I will keep calm and garden on! ♥️🙏😘🐝🤓

@caragrandlegardens766 4 года назад

I find the seeds so beautiful. All the different shapes and sizes. I collect all kinds. I’ve had some pretty strange looking squash. Lol but it’s fun.

@goodasgoldsporthorses5829 4 года назад

Where do you get the trays you use to put all your cells in ...to do the bottom watering??? Thanks!!

@lindamckeown2830 4 года назад

I believe she buys most of them from The Bootstrap Farmer. Hoss Tools also has them.

@paperchaser9565 4 года назад

What a great informative video. Very clear, except I don’t understand the water fermentation? Was that soapy water?

@paperchaser9565 4 года назад

Thank you

@yvencia1150 4 года назад

Thank you😍😍😍😍😊😊😊😊

@cilandialane7521 4 года назад

Of all the years to plant some plants just for seeds to save, this is the year.

@ashleighjmxo 4 года назад

Great information. Thanks Jess! Love your channel, it's so soothing to me. If I feel anxious I put on a garden tour video and I am calmed. Much love from the UK ❤️❤️

@loricowger1558 4 года назад

Very informative as always. You are a wonderful teacher Jess!

@tkaart2242 4 года назад

Thanks Jess for making this video. I had to learn from my folks and farmers at the farmer's market. My grandparents and parents all gardened(their generation) and everyone saved seeds. Most people really don't know unless it is a fruit. Really helpful to many! My hybrid squash - black beauty zucchini/Crook Neck Yellow Squash cross pollinated - F1 hybrid...no go. No plants when replanted the seeds.

@curban616 3 года назад

What great information!! You are so knowledgeable!! Thank you for the education!! ❣️❣️

@nancybeck8230 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this information! Thank you for what you do. Most of all thank you for the boldness to speak to things that are honorable and to proclaim His truths.(from previous videos)

@BoldlyGrowHomestead 4 года назад

Thank you! This has answered a lot of my linger questions. I guess I might have a mystery pumpkin this season if I use my saved seeds =D

@bronashworth2623 4 года назад

Lovely info... You are so knowledgeable... Learnt a lot from this... Thanks for sharing 💙

@NoTengoIlusiones 4 года назад

In the old days people exchange seeds ( neighbour's, family, markets,...). They don't know why, but this helps to have strong plants . This avoids generation over generation inbreed and latest generations are prone to diseases. Personally I exchange/buy , rarely keep them.

@Akforgetmenot 4 года назад

Thank you! You always have the most useful advice for beginner gardeners!!!😊🥰

@MoeBarlow 2 года назад

Very valuable information. Thanks 🙏🏽

@Ms.Byrd68 4 года назад

There it is, that SPACING for me is what makes an actual 'Farmer' as opposed to a 'Homesteader'. It's not a NEGATIVE thing, don't get it twisted, it's just that Farmers are planting acres of ONE crop to sell because they are trying not to 'cross pollinate' their crops. Acres of JUST corn or JUST watermelon, etc... This is why dealing with PESTS is more important to them. I just watched an episode of 'Outlander' where they had to deal with a SWARM OF LOCUSTS (they won, thank God!) and they had fields dedicated to 'Corn' and 'Wheat'. To those who 'descended' from those guys the new PEST CONTROL measures of the 20th Century were a 'God Send'!

@g.peterson8894 4 года назад

I’m a CPA. My clients often preface their tax questions with something like “I’m embarrassed that I don’t already know this, but...” My response is usually along the lines of “you’re not born knowing this stuff.”

@candycarlsen3159 4 года назад

First, Thank You. I Love watching your videos. Second, can you mention how to store/preserve the seeds, e.g., glass containers/ paper packages, air circulation, temperature, light/dark, expiration, etc? This may be an unnecessary concern. Thanks

@tinatucker3806 4 года назад

I'm new to your VLOG and I absolutely love your personality! You add warmth and a realness that most youtube videos miss. And as if that wasn't enough.....you do Devotionals!! OMG, the whole package at my fingertips!. Thank You so much for sharing your life with us. This video is so informational and it's hard to believe how easy seed saving can be. I am currently waiting for Baker Creek to begin operations again so I can find some of those Jakari, Kajari ... melons (not sure if I'm saying that right) Hopefully they will still have some available.

@positivevibes3418 4 года назад

Omygoodness Love your videos. I'm a newbie. You make it easy to understand. Thank you so much! 💛🙏🍃🌱🌻🐛🍅🍓🥕🥦🥒🥬🥒🧄🍆😁

@heatherk8931 4 года назад

JESSICA, I save seeds, but this year one of my "smashed" cherry tomato seeds only grew 2" and have paused. The other varieties are up to 4" Any hints? Thanks a gazillion!!

@growingstrongrootsSummerWest 4 года назад

THANK YOU MAAM. 😊🙏🙏🙏. You cleared up a few things I have been wondering about. I know people that need this GREAT KNOWLEDGE. I started saving seeds last year after visiting my cousin Tash and seeing her stash. It was A WHOLE NEW WORLD for me then and I’m thankful for YOU BOTH now. I also started trying to grow things from fresh store bought veggies like a head of cabbage and green onions. I always try to grow anything that still has roots from the grocery store just to see if it will grow. Some of it has grown just fine. There’s never any hurt in trying especially now. We have to GET CREATIVE in the ABSENCE OF RESOURCES and that’s what my brain is perfect for. GODS BEEN PREPARING US FOR THIS and that’s for us to be LIGHT SHINERS AND CREATIVE RESOURCEFUL THINKERS. IMAGINE IF WE JUST HAD THE CLOTHES ON OUR BACKS AND THE LAND like in THE BEGINNING then what would we do with it...😊🙌🙌🙌 WE WOULD GROW IT and we would be FED AND LEAD ONLY BY GODS DAILY PROVISIONS. We may be in TIME-OUT for a few but GOD IS SITTING RIGHT DOWN HERE WITH US and HE IS A GOOD FATHER🙌🙌🙌. He WILL PROVIDE the KNOWLEDGE for us to get through this and it’s evident in this video through your words...🦋 KEEP SHINING LIGHTS ALL OF YALL AT ROOTS AND REFUGE we MIRROR WHAT WE SEE AND THE WORLD NEEDS LIGHT💡💡💡💡. ALWAYS PRAYING WITH YOU AND FOR YOU🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏💡💡💡🥰🌱🦋

@daiseegray9110 4 года назад

I’m a flower gardener but watch all your videos. This information was explained throughly and easy to understand. Thanks g rest job!

@TheChristinaJo 4 года назад

Hi Jess, what was the name of those cucumbers that you were saving seeds from? I think they started with a “M”. Also, when saving seeds, look at the genus and species of the plant.( Latin names, throw back to High School Biology class). The first part is the genus( a general name.... then the species....the particular kind of that genus)... The genus can be the same ,but the species ,second name has to be different if saving seed in the garden... If growing different kinds altogether in close proximity, you can grow at different times of bloom, seed bagging techniques, pollinating flowers yourself, and distancing plants, to ensure seed purity. I hope this helps and is understandable. Love you vids

@keithhoward6799 4 года назад

Always a well of information. Thank You . Prepping

@dawnmorris3252 4 года назад

I don't worry about cross palonation to much...and my hot and sweet peppers are at apposite sides of garden ... very informational video 💚🌱💚

@ashleyfeinberg2988 4 года назад

Last year I messed up because I didn't know to over-ripen fruits before saving their seeds. This year I plan on saving seeds from everything! Starting with my broccoli that just went to seed :D

@karinvanspaendonk9917 4 года назад

Great information Jess, thank you so much! Regards from Bavaria/Germany Karin

@abbyb6741 4 года назад

My favorites to save are flowers, peas, beans, and tomatoes because you don't have to worry much about cross pollination. I have had bad experiences with squash-hybrids though. Big beautiful and healthy plants, but the squash didn't taste great. Still edible but in my opinion not worth the garden space.

@kath-phlox 4 года назад

Saving seed is fabulous, I've done it for 20 years. Tomatoes and cucumbers (wet seed) I soak in water like you do, then I place them on card to properly dry, with paper towel they can stick, on card they don't.

@sweetpea3472 3 года назад

Tomatoes don't cross that much, even close. Currant, wild, and potato leaf varieties do because the stamens are long (my understanding).

@anmariebozick3916 4 года назад

Great video, great information. Thank you SO MUCH!

@wheaties1435 4 года назад

Thanx for this. I misunderstood the requirements as well. I will be saving this year. Bye how do you keep all of this seed and planting etc straight?

@stephaniehanuman-dale6279 4 года назад

You’re such a good teacher I appreciate you sharing your knowledge 💚

@christinehill1618 4 года назад

That was incredibly helpful! Thanks so much Jess! ☮☯☼

@TheCoronaleo2 4 года назад

in 2015, we had just retired and started our first garden. even though at that time we only had 100' of workable garden space. I had to hand pollinate every plant, because we had no bees that year. It works! Fast forward to 2020 - we have a ton of bees, and are busy as "bee's" :O) and we have an acre that we are growing food on.

@fiffihoneyblossom5891 4 года назад

Thank you! This was very informative. I have some things that are about to go to seed, hybrid and heirloom. And I have never kept seeds besides tomatoes, peppers and melons. So I'll be leaving some just for the seeds. Now just to get my husband to set up my sed table!!!

@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729 4 года назад

Hey Jess, I wanted to ask one of those questions that's not supposed to be stupid. Lol. Can seed grow stronger over time as you grow it out? I received specially marked seeds recently for Tatume Squash that have a low germination rate. So I was given more seed. Like low. 59%. Will this seeds vitality strengthen the more times I grow it or do u think I should just get a new batch?

@iartistdotme 4 года назад

But what about sweet corn? is there a non-sweet overrides sweet? maybe a nasty hard tiny corn overtake a fat, full, flavorful? Why do they say you must plant in blocks way far away to get corn that is true - maybe because the kernels are the seeds? If we eat stuff that is the seed - then it has to be isolated? I think my light just went on. NEXT, how do you actually save them - paper envelopes, air tight containers? out of light? I've been sticking mine in self seal envelopes and putting them in a plastic box in my pantry. Maybe I need to have different envelopes? This year I'm planting some of my saved seeds and will find out, I guess. Thank you so much for the information.

@nc8524 4 года назад

very new at this and sharing your videos. In TX and just have small patio so just getting started with things easy to grow to build my confidence - radishes, kale, cherry falls tomatoes, baby lettuces. Like your video on using the soil bag and Sterlite tub (do I still need to do the greenhouse for starting with seeds until they sprout, or can I leave uncovered?) Wondering if you might do a video on how to compost and what's good for which plants without attracting pests like bugs or rodents. I have started saving my coffee grounds with the filters, orange peels, and old paper towel rolls, etc to tear up. I heard egg shells good too. Scared to use apple cores or banana peels as might attact gnats. I'm using Neem Oil on my plants as don't want harsh chemicals. Thanks!

@sislau 3 года назад

This is a wonderful explanation! Thank you for teaching people to be more confident in their gardening skills :)

@HabbyValleyHomestead 4 года назад

Great video, Jess! Totally agree with the points you made of why people hold back on seed saving. I have felt the same intimidation. Here’s to saving seeds for the next generation!🌻 ~ Nicole

@debbiecraftydebcole8545 4 года назад

I watched your past seed saving video and I didn't believe it would work. So, I saved the seeds from 2 or 3 cherry tomatoes my husband grew in the backyard last year. This year, I have planted 10 seeds in little growing containers and 8 out of 10 have sprouted and look great. I am so ready for warmer weather, so I can put them outside. So proud of myself. Thank you for showing me this! I have learned a lot.

@rebeccanewburn 4 года назад

Great video! FYI corn will show the cross in the parent plant.

@karenwheeler3729 4 года назад

Thanks for this great information. I love your channel. I have been wanting to have a garden for so long and planned mine this past winter. Using the square foot method. I have under way. Learning so much from you. At 61 it is never to late.😃

@sylviafoust9545 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. I learned so much. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. I feel like I'm right there with you.

@aquillawallace7979 4 года назад

Thank you. One last question, last year I had little black dots all over my greenhouse. It was some type of bug. Not good. How do you keep bugs out?

@mneraasen224 4 года назад

Thank you for your wealth of knowledge 👌 You explain things so well💗👌

@TheOwsNestHomeschool 4 года назад

I have found on Instagram people LOVE to save seeds and they hold seed swaps on there. I don’t like spending a bunch of money so that is a really good option depending on the swap u can send in and receive anywhere between 10-100 different seeds! I was mind blown, now I’m semi addicted... this is my first year I WILL be saving my own seeds. For when I move to a bigger home hopefully next year! Till then I hoard what I can 😂

@chlnaturester 4 года назад

I know this video is "old" but i just watched it... I kind like seeing what happens too! I love seeing what little volunteer plants pop up from the compost (because there are always teeny tiny seeds that hide). I am *not* a random type person unless it comes to 2 things- D&D and gardening 😆

@billsnyder6945 4 года назад

Thank you for what you do! I have saved some but plan to do even more seed saving this year but I thought I should hold off on cucumbers until later in the season because I understand if you let one go to seed it slows production, unlike a tomato plant, lettuce, or carrots etc. Any opinion? Also I am in Colorado, my “okra” (that you love to promote!) is tomatillo, never hear you talk about them, but expect they would do great in your climate, even here we have crazy production. You have to have at least two, but for you that means 27 lol. Cheers

@jeaniepartridge6701 4 года назад

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I watched your older video and saved a tomato seed ans pepper seed I liked to see if I could do it and I did!!!!!!!!!! I have those plants started now in my basement and I m so excited. I will save more seeds at the end of this season.

@catandrews6443 4 года назад

Thank you so much for all your information, friend. I was a very casual gardener until this last month. Now I am overplanting in case my neighbors need food too. I have never successfully saved seeds but I will do it this year! Thank you for your kind heart and willingness to share your knowledge.

@sabrinacrook8532 3 года назад

Amazing!!! Thank you. Great review for me.

@saddleridge4364 3 года назад

Lots of great info in this video, listen up! Once you find the heirlooms that do well in your particular area and zone, stick with those. It's fun to try something new, but... don't try all new seeds in one year, just in case those don't do well and your garden fails.

@marycountry 4 года назад

Excellent information, as usual. Thank You🥬🌽🐝🌸🙏

@cindy-ki8ex 4 года назад

I saved seed from a butternut. Squash. The problem is that it was next to a zucchini. I planted what I thought was a butternut squash but it turned out to be a bush like zucchini. But it had huge fruil like a zucchini and was a rich orange flesh. Great squash accident.

@theresathatcher4406 4 года назад

Thanks Jesse for your tips! Fermenting heirloom tomato seeds tonight with the help of your video!

@magz0626 4 года назад

Are you able to do a video showing how you close off certain blossoms with bags and then hand pollinate them? The hand pollinating part is why I've never had success in saving tomato and pepper seeds. I didn't know I had to go in and hand pollinate the blossoms myself. The flowers would just shrivel up and die and I couldn't figure out why. But it does make sense now.