Saving Seeds Saving Seeds Be sure the seeds are perfectly dry so they don't mold. Store them in tightly capped small bottles, in a cool place. After that, germination can be tested by soaking 10 seeds, draining them, and spreading them between layers of moist cloth. Keep the cloth moist.
Germination varies between two days and two weeks depending on the type of seed and temperature.
The percentage of germination decreases with age. Save the best seeds, from parents with the qualities you desire. The earliest pea pods can be marked by tying a scrap of colored yarn or similar material on the vine, a sign that says these pods should not be picked. When the pods are completely ripe and dry, pull the vines and hang them in a garage or shed. When the pods are brittle shell and store the peas.