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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 26, 2006 20:27:40 GMT -6
it might be a dumb one, but it is still a question! Yesterday I bought a watermelon at the local pharmers' market and I cut it up and had some today. It is FANTASTIC!!! So, question is-what do I need to do to save these seeds? Or can I save the seeds for next year?  Thanks for your help!  |
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crazy1
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Post by crazy1 on Aug 26, 2006 20:55:53 GMT -6
DAP, all you have to do is set those seeds out to dry. As long as it's not a hybrid they'll sprout for ya next year. If they are a hybrid they'll sprout but may not be true to the parent fruit.
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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 26, 2006 21:10:37 GMT -6
Thanks! OK, I'll give it a try, but I will plant another variety as well, so that I am sure to get fruit.  |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Aug 27, 2006 9:29:27 GMT -6
When I dry seeds, I put them on wax paper so they won't stick. At first I would use newspaper. Didn't like peeling the seeds off. Alot of time I would tear the seeds. Give it a try.
PS: send rain.
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Post by lilsparrow on Aug 27, 2006 10:20:20 GMT -6
 I tried to wiggle my nose for you greg, did it help?
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Post by jack on Aug 27, 2006 13:46:14 GMT -6
Gidday
Well if you can separate seeds first just put them onto masking tape, especially the smaller seeds. When they are dry and you are ready to plant them, plant the tape and all.
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Post by nvtashak on Aug 28, 2006 22:25:48 GMT -6
I usually dry mine on cottage cheese container lids in the hanging dehydrator, with the name of the seed written with date on a teabag envelope. (Use the hanging dehydrator because it keeps the cat & dog from spilling them; also we have an early fall crop of mice starting up--saw the red hen scurrying across the yard this week with one dangling from her beak.)
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Post by nvtashak on Aug 28, 2006 22:26:53 GMT -6
Jack--do you put the seeds on the sticky side or the smooth dry side of the masking tape? Thanks.
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Post by jack on Aug 29, 2006 2:07:36 GMT -6
Gidday
Well especially with smaller seeds, you put then on the sticky side in the right spacing for planting, then put a bit of newspaper on when the seeds are dry.
Then come planting time all you need to do is pland the tape and all and water it in. The tape will disintergrate in the damp soil.
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Post by jeanette on Aug 29, 2006 2:41:38 GMT -6
great idea jack, ive bought the paper seed tape before and have wondered if i could do it myself..
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Aug 29, 2006 17:37:37 GMT -6
Yes Dap it did work. Didn't get much. Maybe a 1/4 - 1/2 inch. Need alot more. Like about 16 feet worth. Lake is now down 17 feet.
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