Seed Saving

[greenishfingers]

Hi everybody,I was wondering what success other Ishers have had with seed saving? And whats your best tip for saving seed? and which varieties did you have most success with? Gaynor x

[darkbrowneggs]

There's lots of stuff about seed saving on this site http://www.realseeds.co.uk

All the best
Sue

[greenishfingers]

thanks,will have a look x

[grahamhobbs]

It's not rocket science, nothing to be afraid of, just do it. For most vegetables it is just a matter of making sure the seeds are dry and kept dry. Other than cross-pollinating between plants of the same family, especially amoungst brassicas, there are few problems except perhaps bean weavil in beans. You will often find your saved seeds germnate much better than from packets.

[Peggy Sue]

I try and save something extra each year, I started with good old runner beans, moved onto peas, Orach (mountain spinach), corriander, parsnip... keep meaning to do broad beans but always can't resist eating them all! I've done potimarron seeds too last year- just waiting to see if I managed to pick a good one :) I follow advise from realseed ( and buy their seeds too).