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To save lettuce seed, cut the seed stalks when they appear fluffy, just before all seeds are completely dried. Seeds will fall of the stalk and be lost if they are allowed to mature on the plant. Dry the harvested seed stalks* shake the seeds off, and store in a cool, dry place.
To save tomato seeds, pick fruit from the desired plants when it is ripe. Cut open the fruit and squeeze the pulp into a container. Add a little water, then let seeds and pulp ferment two to four days at room temperature. Stir several times. When the seeds settle, pour off the pulp and spread the seeds thinly to dry thoroughly. Store in a cool, dry place.
Seeds Can Be Shared
Seed saving exchange clubs are becoming popular with gardeners who enjoy saving and trading seeds. These exchange make heirloom and unusual varieties available to their members. If see saving interests you, you can get more information from Seed Savers Exchange, do Kent Wheely, 203 Rural Avenue, Decorah, IA 52102.
(Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.)
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