You must return to the same seed company for seed, which may be discontinued in favor of the new best seller. Taste, nutrition, beauty, economy, control, independence, continuity, that's why we save seeds. Getting Started First, clearly label all plants with stakes or tags in the starting flats, the field, and harvest containers. It's no ego challenge to not depend on fickle memory. Except for many varieties of beans and corn, most types of seed do look alike.
Strength is borne in diversity.
Growing the Seeds Generally, leave the seed on the plant as long as is practically possible, keeping in mind that rain or low temperatures may damage them. Thresh or winnow dry seed and allow it to dry, preferably in low light. Open ripe fruit, carefully process or wash and dry. In general, if a seed is too hard to bite or will break before bending, it's dry enough for home storage. It's simple to figure what conditions stored seed likes best.