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By DR. DIANE RELF
Rappahannock News Contributing Writcr
Dependable commercial seed growers are the best sources of seed for gardening. They make a business of choosing proper growing regions and knowing the techniques for providing disease-free uniform seed.
However, some home vegetable gardeners may want to save seeds from a variety that is not available 1 commercially. Or they want to perpetuate desirable characteristics in a variety, such as disease-resistance. Or they have found the seed that is well adapted to their locality.
Novice Gardeners Can
Save Some Seeds Easily
It is possible to save the seed of some self-pollinated annuals, such as lettuce, beans, peas and tomatoes. Saving seeds from cross-pollinated crops is not generally recommended for the novice due to the problems with selection, hand pollination, biennial habits, and genetic variability.
To save seed of beans and peas, allow the seed pods to turn brown on the plants. Harvest the pods and air dry them for one to two weeks. Shell the pods and store the seeds in a cool, dry environment in a paper bag. A cool environment is one that is below 50 F.
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