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tishrh Mount Vernon, OH Jul 26, 2010

what is the easiest way to collect your own seeds from tomatoes? This is the first year I want to try it:o)

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Quyen Orange, CA(Zone 10b) Jul 26, 2010

I use a round coffee filter. Write down the name of tomato variety on the filter. Squeeze out seeds from tomato onto the filter and spread them out. Set filter on tray or paper plate in a warm dry place. When seeds are completely dry, scrape them off the filter with butter knife and save them in bag or pouch of your choice. I use the same filter and fold it into an envelope with the seeds still in it. That way I can store several kinds of tomato seeds in one zippered plastic bag.

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merrymath Morrisville, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 26, 2010

If you use the same coffee filter to store them ... then why would you need to scrape them off the filter?

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Quyen Orange, CA(Zone 10b) Jul 26, 2010

merrymath: true that scraping isn't necessary. But I like the seeds to be loosened before I fold the filter into a packet. It's just me.

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tishrh Mount Vernon, OH Jul 27, 2010

thanks! I have some white tomatoes that I want to save. I appreciate it!

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Weedwhacker Bark River, MI Jul 28, 2010

Here's a link to a tutorial on saving tomato seeds that might be helpful:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/23/

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