How to Save Tomato Seeds

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @csenior10
    @csenior10 Год назад +5

    Thank you for making short, sweet and to the point without 20 minutes of nonsense like most of the other videos. I don’t need a science lesson about how tomatoes come to be 😂. Great video!

  • @WatchfulHunter
    @WatchfulHunter 4 года назад +198

    I have 45 tomato plants growing in my garden. 7 growing next to my garage. And one growing next to my brick walkway. I did not plant any of them. After you grow your first crop of tomatoes, let a few fall to the ground, and you don't have to worry about saving seeds. Just pick a tomato like an animal, bite it like a savage and let the seeds roll off your bare chest on to the ground. Nature rocks.

  • @joyceoechsli4180
    @joyceoechsli4180 2 года назад +2

    I watched your video last year and used your method to save Beefsteak, Mr Stripey, and Roma. Had 20 plants of each for myself and family

  • @lorrismith7366
    @lorrismith7366 2 года назад +2

    Wow! Watching 5 yrs later. Today i checked my tomato seeds and discovered the mold. I thought it was bad and THREW THEM AWAY!! I wish I would of watched this sooner. Back to the drawing board! Thanks God Bless!

  • @julieschossow9315
    @julieschossow9315 7 лет назад +68

    I've been saving my seeds the same way for years. Works great and never a fail.

  • @roberthasili1447
    @roberthasili1447 2 года назад +1

    Watched this video again as my cherokee tomatoes have ripened and preparing seeds for next year. Thanks just waiting on Rutgers variety to ripen then start process again.

  • @dennislock3415
    @dennislock3415 2 года назад +3

    Never knew about the fermenting part,I'll have to do it this way now.

  • @garyluker623
    @garyluker623 6 лет назад +169

    Excellent video! I like how you explain what you do in each step and why you do it! You're an excellent teacher, thank you!

  • @teresathomley3703
    @teresathomley3703 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant, Mr. Danny. Thank you from Tuscaloosa, AL.

  • @matthewirving8480
    @matthewirving8480 Год назад

    Thank you deep south Homestead for showing me how to save seeds once again in life I never thought I would be able to see someone do this again but I did thank you

  • @jerryburwick3433
    @jerryburwick3433 4 года назад +1

    I live in East Texas. Thank You for helping me. God Bless-Jerry M

  • @citizen8933
    @citizen8933 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video. This is the first year I have grown tomatoes. Will do this to save seeds. Cheers.

  • @lapismosi8065
    @lapismosi8065 3 года назад +9

    I'm starting my "Seed Journey" as in investing in heirloom varieties, and this was PERFECT. Note: The "Off Grid" with Jim and Stacy method actually seemed more difficult to me. Who has room for slices in pots, especially to be kept in the dark for a year? I just see it as a sloppy, space consuming process. Your method comes together in about a week, identification is maintained, and storage is compact and tidy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge - this was EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!💚🍅🐝🥒🌱🌻❤️🧡‼️

  • @jackdula2459
    @jackdula2459 6 лет назад +34

    my grandmother use to get the seeds and jel out onto newspaper lay that out in the sun durning the day and bring them into the porch durning the night and after about a week she would move them onto the cabinet top on the back porch she also dried them out on newspaper in the shade of the back porch durning the summer which took her about two weeks she did about all of her seeds that way

  • @michaelbrown459
    @michaelbrown459 8 месяцев назад +3

    I use the same method. This year's planting are from seeds harvested in 2010 and 2014. Right now in April 1st., 2024 [ no trickery], they are 30" high with blossoms. Nothing more than kept in paper envelops, under normal refrigeration. I have a 25' ladder made our of wire fence tubes, neighbors call them tomato trees; indeed, growing higher than the house roof top. Chow! Yeah I can prove it. Rungs - treated 2"x 4" diag. holes.

  • @GODnGUTSnGUNS
    @GODnGUTSnGUNS Год назад +2

    Great video , but I have found that through years of saving heirloom seeds, that after you rinse the pulp off, of your seeds in the strainer, it is much more effective to put the seeds back into a container of water. Let them sit in the container for about 15 minutes, then you will see some of the seeds floating, as well as some of them floating between the top and bottom of the container . You must discard all of them. Only keep the ones that have stayed in the bottom. My germination rate has been incredible since doing this for years . 100 percent germination rate is usually unheard of , but I have been getting it for several years, by using this method of elimination of seed separation. Best of luck to everyone.

  • @ekhoromeo
    @ekhoromeo 4 года назад +27

    Great video!
    Gardening is a passion of mine, I never gave thought to save tomato seed, but now... Im totally on board!

  • @angelacahill9460
    @angelacahill9460 Год назад

    You're a great teacher, very thorough and patient. Thank you!

  • @lukedawg357SIG
    @lukedawg357SIG Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video take care Happy 4th!

  • @davidschmidt270
    @davidschmidt270 4 года назад +1

    Just wanted to tell you that I have successfully been using your method and couldn't be any happier than if I was a pig in mud...thank you Sir👏👏👏👏👍💯🎉

  • @mikehat1949
    @mikehat1949 6 лет назад +4

    Thanka for the excellent demonstration video. I wish that I had paid more attention to my grandparents growing up since they were self sustained.

  • @TopAnchorQuiltingTools
    @TopAnchorQuiltingTools 3 года назад +1

    What are the chances? LOL!!!
    You demonstrated saving seeds from the only two tomatoes I grow every year - Amish Paste and Yellow Pear, and the kicker is that your video was published on my birthday July 13. Gotta love it!
    Loved your video and will be binge watching the rest for a while. I'm glad I discovered your channel today. Thanks for the great info!

  • @doomsdaymonster7
    @doomsdaymonster7 5 лет назад +2

    Hi, Southern American Human. We live very different lives and the best part? I learned how to grow my favorite veggie from you. Thank you :) Will try this in NYC on my windowsill!

  • @AcornHillHomestead
    @AcornHillHomestead 6 лет назад +54

    Very thorough. This was so helpful. I will be saving quite a bit of seed from now on now. I bought mostly heirlooms this year so I could do just that. Gotta save where we can 😉. Thank you so much for this!

  • @wilmahughes6175
    @wilmahughes6175 7 лет назад +6

    Thank you for the seed saving video Danny. I've recently retired and finally have time to do more money saving things with my gardening. In the past, I've saved seeds from many other veggies, like my pepper plants, herbs, etc, but never tomatoes. Now that I've watched how it's suppose to be done I'll give it a go. Thanks you very much!

  • @brusselsprout5851
    @brusselsprout5851 3 года назад +1

    Excellent. Precise and to the point, without a lot of bru ha ha. Thank you.

  • @lochness3224
    @lochness3224 7 лет назад +9

    A very clear and very easy to understand video... Thank you Danny & Wanda

  • @welchfarmnc
    @welchfarmnc 2 года назад

    One of the best teaching channels on RUclips thanks

  • @alicesmith7913
    @alicesmith7913 4 года назад +3

    Excellent video, very informative and right to the point. No click-bait here y'all, the video is exactly as described in description! I have been saving all kinds of seeds for years now and it's not only a way to save $ but if you enjoyed a certain type of veggies, you can save the seeds and have some next year.

  • @sharonmcmillin5007
    @sharonmcmillin5007 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for that awesome demo for saving seeds

  • @learntocrochet1
    @learntocrochet1 4 года назад +1

    This is the best tomato (gel coated) seed saving instruction. Detailed, step by step, can see what you're doing. I also appreciate that you explain why. This is the next best thing to learning in person.

  • @jasonjjj27
    @jasonjjj27 5 лет назад +38

    Thank you, I'm new at planting and I'm trying to cycle between colder and warmer plants for the seasons and my goal is to never have to buy seeds again. :) this is a big help.

  • @florencekirk9021
    @florencekirk9021 3 года назад +1

    I know that this is an old video, but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this information. Now I can harvest all my seeds from my garden this year with confidence. Much love from Utah.

  • @lisabooker6405
    @lisabooker6405 7 лет назад +21

    Great video Danny. Very clear. I've missed seeing you guys on here everyday since my surgery. I have therapy every single day and nurse visits. (They all come to the house) It wears me out! The healing is coming along nicely. Prayers are greatly appreciated. I'll get caught up on videos! Thanks for sharing and all you do. God Bless you. Love and hugs, Lisa

  • @kathywebster9678
    @kathywebster9678 7 лет назад +22

    Very well presented, we are saving seed this year, I didn't know about letting them sit til the mold grew...makes sense to me! Thanks for all you guys do to help us all scoot along.

  • @jillclark1744
    @jillclark1744 2 года назад

    I have always wondered how to save cucumber seeds. Thanks for sharing.

  • @conniejenson6797
    @conniejenson6797 4 года назад +5

    Deep South HomeStead
    Thanks for going through that "saving tomato seeds'
    That was very interesting. I'm going to try that. Awesome!°😊😊😊😊

  • @scotthansel3703
    @scotthansel3703 3 года назад

    Thanks Danny for showing me how to save tomato seed.

  • @ddsmiles6382
    @ddsmiles6382 5 лет назад +9

    I had no idea! Very interesting. Thank you Danny much appreciated. Great info for saving our seeds which is so important. Blessings from New Mexico

  • @SimplyBackwoods
    @SimplyBackwoods Год назад

    Appreciate you sharing how you do the seeds, Danny. As I have time I'm trying to watch some of your older videos on how you do things.
    I do my seeds very similar and have so far been good for a couple years. Thanks again and blessings to you and Wanda.

  • @jlnriddick
    @jlnriddick 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for taking the time to show how to save your tomato seeds. I came looking because I wasn't sure what to do about the membrane surrounding all my seeds. I didn't realize there were other important steps to having viable seeds. Thanks for the clear explanation, and for sharing your hard earned knowledge! You're saving folks like me from a disappointing outcome next spring, and that's priceless! Be Well!

  • @susanmitchell8339
    @susanmitchell8339 2 года назад

    Thank you for the information. I never knew you had to do all this? I just put my seeds on paper towel, they dry and I plant them every year this way and they grow fabulous

  • @judytooley6181
    @judytooley6181 4 года назад +57

    I had to laugh when I saw this. My kids who are adults now laughed at me for doing this. ( saving seeds)
    Their joke was “ better not let mom catch you throwing that seed away! You know she saves them all..... she may never plant them..... but you better save them for her anyway!!!!”
    Now they are beginning to learn why I did it! And, yes! Be sure they are completely dry before packaging them..... so that they won’t get moldy, or rot!
    Keep up the good work of teaching people! Thank you.

    • @JR-zm2yu
      @JR-zm2yu 4 года назад +1

      😂👍👍💜🙏

    • @jeffcraig5462
      @jeffcraig5462 4 года назад +1

      Where does everyone then store their seed packages? I keep mine in our spare fridge.

    • @JR-zm2yu
      @JR-zm2yu 4 года назад +8

      jeff craig I haven't used this method yet. I keep seeds, but not in fridge - no need if they've been dried. I also have experimented by simply toss over-ripened on to the dirt outside my window at one end of the house... 17 tomato planta 1 year, just watered once they grew.. 5 papays trees.. 2 avocado trees etc ... I had also done a raised bed about 4 yrs ago that i need to replace, so in the meantime, i had taken a rotting pumpkin and tossed it on there & also cantaloupe... They were thriving ... But, i blinked & bugs ate the leaves ... Magically, about 5 yrs ago, birds must have dropped seeds via their poop & i had a 12ft squash plants growing across my front lawn - great conversations w/passers by ... They flowered, but didn't produce the squash -the flowers are also edible & considered a delicacy ...Bottom line: you'll get a more bountiful & organized garden if you plant the seeds individually & tend to the garden, but if no means to do that, don't through rotten/bruised or over-ripened veg/fruit away - toss them in a garden plot, or make a compost w/them.😊👍👍💜🙏

    • @aliceharp4759
      @aliceharp4759 3 года назад +1

      @@JR-zm2yu lol

    • @sinisterfoxy
      @sinisterfoxy 3 года назад +1

      @@JR-zm2yu that’s amazing!

  • @elizabethweber9915
    @elizabethweber9915 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Danny that is perfect!! Now I can’t wait to get a tomato to harvest seeds and cucumber and squash and cantaloupe etc.😊👍

  • @cuadtigers1
    @cuadtigers1 6 лет назад +67

    I Use parchment paper and they don’t stick as bad.

  • @Sweet87671
    @Sweet87671 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for your time amd sharing your knowledge. This is my 1st year planting and harvesting tomatoes. Your video is excellent!

  • @candicecannon5164
    @candicecannon5164 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for taking the time to show the process you use. Will try it this year.

  • @thomspengler1635
    @thomspengler1635 6 лет назад +53

    Thanks Danny, I’ve got a couple tricks to add: I see you use masking tape to mark the soaking jar - If you stick that to your face a couple times before sticking to the jar it won’t be as sticky, which will make it easy to peel off the jar and then affix to the paper towel. It eliminates messing with a sharpie with wet hands. I can attest to the importance of labeling (YOU WILL FORGET.)
    You can also throw a few grains of rice in the zip lock bag to act as a desiccant, keeping them dryer so they last a few more years, and much cheaper than those paper desiccant packs.
    As far as what seeds to save, any OP (Open Pollenated) or Heirloom fruits will breed true to the single parent plant. Hybrid seeds (labeled F1, F2, GMO) have two completely different parents and they will not give the same fruit true to the fruit they were harvested from. It doesn’t matter if it’s “ORGANIC” or not, as long as it’s healthy.

  • @demilpraz
    @demilpraz 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! My seeds are drying on a plate now.

  • @brownsbounty
    @brownsbounty 4 года назад +9

    That's exactly how I've been doing it. I learned it years ago watching Martha Stewart explain it the same way...go figure. I found 2 Tomato seed packs I did in 2014 this year, and planted them in a flat. They all germinated wonderfully. (That's 6 years old.)
    I di dry mine directly on a plate and find they come up easier.
    Thanks for all your inspiration.
    I especially was moved by you "don't give up on your dream" video.

  • @rastamanralph6670
    @rastamanralph6670 3 года назад +1

    Cheers👍 that's great to know especially in these uncertain times.

  • @brusselsprout5851
    @brusselsprout5851 3 года назад +1

    Just started this process with a great tomato whose renegade plant came up the garden. 🍅

  • @pamelawilkins1767
    @pamelawilkins1767 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing! Your first video I ever seen. You go in detail very well. Can’t wait to see the next!

  • @GrammyVulture
    @GrammyVulture 6 лет назад +5

    Ya!!! I am so happy to find this video tonight. I was asking this exact question today. I have a beautiful tomato plant and the weather is getting cold fast. I really want to try for another next year. I will start it in the house early though. I got this one at the store and put it in the garden spot in mid to late July. Thanks so much. 👍

  • @agb6330
    @agb6330 2 года назад

    Thank you! I have learned quite a bit from your channel and appreciate your help.

  • @debrasaints3809
    @debrasaints3809 2 года назад +1

    Great video! I did my dragon fruit seeds this way! I’m so happy to see that I’m on the right track! Blessings!

  • @elainewood2336
    @elainewood2336 5 лет назад +8

    You are a great teacher! I save seeds from everything but have had some issues saving tomato seeds. Now I know how it's done. Also, you talk like me! I also am from the deep South! I have subscribed and am looking forward to checking out your other videos.

  • @cjones646
    @cjones646 6 лет назад +5

    What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to share. I will be trying this.
    Blessings from our family to yours.

  • @sgwoodward3017
    @sgwoodward3017 7 лет назад +6

    I started saving some today. Thank you for the info.

  • @myprepperjourney
    @myprepperjourney 2 года назад

    Danny....thank you for this video...I have romas ready to harvest the seeds...I'm gonna do this today..God Bless you and Wanda

  • @thewheelchairprepper8070
    @thewheelchairprepper8070 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video👍🙏

  • @mariegnerre4295
    @mariegnerre4295 7 лет назад +3

    thankyou, Marie and Gino, from the North. hugs

  • @thresiaross36
    @thresiaross36 7 лет назад +9

    Rough season with tomatoes this year but the best heirloom tomato was the Box Car Willie for me. Nice big tomatoes and with all the rain it still did well.

  • @finestplanet1353
    @finestplanet1353 4 года назад +1

    Great Video! I had no idea about the 4/5 day sit around time! That's cool Danny and Camera gal Wanda! Thank you!

  • @margaretharris65
    @margaretharris65 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video! It’s my first to watch! God bless you and your family.

  • @julieweaver2285
    @julieweaver2285 4 года назад +1

    What a great video! Thank you! I will certainly be saving my tomato seeds from now on!❤

  • @tillisross2246
    @tillisross2246 3 года назад

    Thank you for listening to God’s calling and sharing your knowledge

  • @jtharp9265
    @jtharp9265 2 года назад

    Great informative content, was curious on how to save my upcoming tomato plants this year , They r so small , God bless you Mr. Danny for Great information.
    Mrs Josette Tharp Montgomery Texas 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @heidimisfeldt5685
    @heidimisfeldt5685 4 года назад

    I love homegrown tomatos, nothing tastes better then some fresh toast with mayo, hot sauce and thick fresh ripe backyard heirloom tomato slices. It's like tastebuds heaven.

  • @barbiejw2012
    @barbiejw2012 7 лет назад +1

    Love how thorough you are in giving step by step instructions, leaving nothing out. This is super important for novice seed stores like myself. I've seen several other videos, but none have addressed the longer term viability of the seeds. It's important to know how many years seeds might be expected to be viable. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. Much appreciated.

  • @staceyrivers3297
    @staceyrivers3297 4 года назад

    Very helpful. I use a paper plate since it doesn't stick to it as much as a paper towel. The plate is useful as a funnel once you're ready to bag it also.

  • @beverlystufflebeam5731
    @beverlystufflebeam5731 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for step by step instructions. Slowly explained and so patient...

  • @sharonhartzog2074
    @sharonhartzog2074 7 лет назад +12

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. IT IS EXACTLY THE ANSWER TO OUR QUESTION ON HOW TO SAVE SEEDS FROM OUR TOMATOES. WOULD LOVE HOW TO SAVE OTHER SEEDS.

    • @Lisaairbnb
      @Lisaairbnb 4 года назад

      He said the exact same way as this :)

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 4 года назад

    FANTASTIC video! I have grown heirloom seeds before but never knew how to save the seeds from them

  • @garronperlin2301
    @garronperlin2301 2 года назад

    Thank u so much awsome thanx for yor kindness . N knowledge. From canada 🇨🇦

  • @chaddoyle9009
    @chaddoyle9009 3 года назад

    Great video, I will follow your instructions. God bless from New Brunswick Canada

  • @jmcherry7908
    @jmcherry7908 7 лет назад +1

    You are very clear in your instructions.
    thank you.

  • @julieb7068
    @julieb7068 7 лет назад +19

    I would love I see a collaboration with you all, Starry, Doug & Stacy, Art & Bri, Appalachian homestead, Gilbrook farms, Kyp Smith, Big family homestead and Dirt Patch Heaven on your favorite tips on how to save money on the homestead (getting what you need with little $) or affording a homestead. I think this would benefit many.

    • @off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez
      @off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez 4 года назад

      Was this idea ever brought to life? I'm very excited and in need of that very video 😌💚🌱🍄🍃🌰

    • @julieb7068
      @julieb7068 4 года назад +1

      Poor&Happy Off-Grid I don’t think so.

  • @eddymass9386
    @eddymass9386 6 лет назад +2

    Just a genius. Greetings from Bedford, England. Thank you.

  • @stephenhernandez4403
    @stephenhernandez4403 4 года назад

    Great video, thank you sir for being so detailed. From California 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @WildIslandRoots
    @WildIslandRoots 4 года назад

    So glad I came across your channel. Such awesome info! Thanks! 😊

  • @gwencalloway4808
    @gwencalloway4808 2 года назад

    Excellent video thanks for sharing. It's a process however I can do this,great teaching Mr.Danny.

  • @jefflinke2772
    @jefflinke2772 2 года назад

    That's almost exactly how I save mine, nice to know I'm not the only one. Nice Video. Thanks.

  • @elizabethnelson2033
    @elizabethnelson2033 3 года назад

    Thank you! I learn so much from your videos. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge

  • @michaelcasey-ev8kg
    @michaelcasey-ev8kg Год назад

    as someone interested in learning ...this is great info
    Thank you very much

  • @kathleenmaddox2346
    @kathleenmaddox2346 7 лет назад +3

    Excellent video Danny! Thanks so much for this.

  • @lindawilliams7273
    @lindawilliams7273 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. Now I can save my tomato seeds. Blessings!

  • @CrowShadow
    @CrowShadow 4 года назад

    Thanks for the demonstration Danny.

  • @diane320
    @diane320 Год назад

    Thank you for this video,Very informative and helpful for beginners like me. ❤

  • @Mclaughingmc
    @Mclaughingmc 4 года назад

    Thanks for posting this. Like how you didn't rush and explained each step. Can't wait to start this process out :)

  • @countreegirl
    @countreegirl 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks Danny! For someone that is literally brand new to this your information is a Godsend!! I truly appreciate all you do! Cant wait to get to meet you in VA!

    • @DeepSouthHomestead
      @DeepSouthHomestead  6 лет назад +2

      We were invited to the VA conference but had to decline. We have sugar cane coming in at that time. With the weather, we can't risk a freeze on it. October is a busy month. We hope some day to get to the conference. You will have a blast with the people that are gonna be there. Great group of speakers.

    • @countreegirl
      @countreegirl 6 лет назад +1

      Aww well we aren't that far apart so maybe next time I'm up that way we can meet! Thanks again for all of the information

  • @kellybowser6002
    @kellybowser6002 4 года назад

    Thank-you for explaining the reason why you fermented the seeds, nobody else has explained the why of it. I skipped this step since I do not need them until next year as I do not have a green house yet. I also use the parchment paper idea so they do not stick so badly to the paper toweling.

  • @cherylmiller2272
    @cherylmiller2272 7 лет назад +3

    That's exactly what I was wanting to know how to do. Thanks for showing me.

  • @jackiecollins7782
    @jackiecollins7782 2 года назад

    Excellent video so easy to follow thank u so much for sharing 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Gray8YT
    @Gray8YT 4 года назад +5

    thank you so much for walking threw the whole process start to finish ! i will use your technique this week!

  • @elizabethsansom6447
    @elizabethsansom6447 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice job thank you so much for taking time out of your day to do this for us I really appreciate it god bless you and your family

  • @neil2809
    @neil2809 5 лет назад +1

    Thank You Im going to try this year with various plants

  • @WonderfulBlessedLife
    @WonderfulBlessedLife 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for sharing i am saving seeds for the first time this year and i am so greatful for you sharing your knowledge

  • @DW-bc4xq
    @DW-bc4xq 4 года назад +2

    Wow! I’ve been propagating a wonderful Brandywine tomato for 5 years. Winter’s are really hard to keep it going. Now I will dry some seeds and be able to relax during the winter. Growing from seed is easy, thanks for expanding my gardening hobby.

  • @kathrynbarke3856
    @kathrynbarke3856 4 года назад

    Thanks for such a great explanation of how to save tomato seeds.