{"id":13305,"date":"2015-10-12T10:18:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-12T15:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=13305"},"modified":"2015-10-12T10:18:41","modified_gmt":"2015-10-12T15:18:41","slug":"how-to-harvest-your-own-seeds-from-fruit-and-vegetables-for-propagation-into-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=13305","title":{"rendered":"How to Harvest Your Own Seeds From Fruit and Vegetables for Propagation into Nursery"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/permaculturenews.org\/2015\/10\/12\/how-to-harvest-your-own-seeds-from-fruit-and-vegetables-for-propagation-into-nursery\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Harvest Your Own Seeds From Fruit and Vegetables for Propagation into Nursery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Harvesting your own seeds from fruit and vegetables for propagation into a nursery significantly reduces your costs by over 50 percent. In order to reap the maximum benefit, you must give your plants the help they need to produce healthy seeds. Harvesting and storage techniques require particular attention because they impact seed quality. To achieve the best results, one must harvest at the right time, clean with the proper techniques, and dry and store in optimum conditions. Prior to harvesting, keep in mind the following recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 SEED TYPES<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to harvest your own seeds, then you should avoid purchasing hybrids, which are artificial and usually designed for only one planting season. Instead, purchase heirloom and\/or open-pollinated varieties, which are natural and produce crops that yield continuously reproducing seeds. After planting, clearly mark each type with a nametag so you can monitor how different varieties perform.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 DISEASE CONTROL<\/p>\n<p>Most seeds will germinate and grow to become plants. Some plants will contract disease. During harvesting,\u00a0do not\u00a0collect seeds from disease-infected plants; whatever ailment infected a plant will be transmitted to all future ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 SEED SELECTION<\/p>\n<p>Select seeds from the healthiest plants. Characteristics such as total fruit yields, size, disease resistance and early fruit-bearing\/maturity are reliable indicators of good health. Identify robust plants with a special wooden tag, ribbon or loosely tied string.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 SEED RIPENESS<\/p>\n<p>It is advisable to allow seeds to fully ripen before harvesting. Allowing them adequate time to mature enables them to store sufficient nutrients for germination and healthy growth. This will help to ensure that they achieve the best germination yield for the following season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 DRYING<\/p>\n<p>Dry your seeds before storing. A moisture content of about eight percent is recommended; however, a range of 5-13 percent is also good. You will need to use your best judgment to assess moisture since scientific methods are expensive.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;click on the above link to read the rest of the article&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Harvest Your Own Seeds From Fruit and Vegetables for Propagation into Nursery Harvesting your own seeds from fruit and vegetables for propagation into a nursery significantly reduces your costs by over 50 percent. In order to reap the maximum benefit, you must give your plants the help they need to produce healthy seeds. 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