Post date: Aug 5, 2020 1:46:17 PM
Seed Saving Notes: Gel Coated Seeds
When you save seeds you want to make sure you have mature seeds, and that you get dry seeds that won’t catch a fungus or disease. Seeds can’t take light, air, or moisture once extracted and saved.
Remember that the fruit must mature beyond consumption stage and turn ripe on the plant. Else seeds won’t be mature.
When you soak in water if the seeds float or if they split next day when you rinse you have picked immature seeds.
Today we will discuss seeds with slimy gel coats that we will be saving right now - tomatoes and manathakkali for example.
You have to separate the seed from its slimy coat. If not it will get infected by fungus.
To do this, you extract the seeds pulp and all and put it in a glass of water. Crush and bruise with hand to help separation of flesh.
Leave undisturbed in water overnight. Next morning decant the water and collect the seeds at the bottom.
Spread in a paper towel or cloth and dry shade. Sun or any light reduces the germination rate of seeds.
Store dry seeds in a cool and dark place. Pics follow.