How we save tomato seeds & a few other seed saving tips.

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Had a few folks ask for more information on how we save our tomato seeds so here you go. There are a few very easy methods but this is my preferred one if I'm going to be sharing the seeds. Hope it helps you out & remember to Share the Seed! :-) Subscribing to us at Bits Out the Back is as easy as clicking below http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=bnbob01 You can also find Bits Out the Back on Facebook, Instagram & G+ where we post mini updates on the aquaponics/aquaculture, chooks, worms, wicking bed gardens & other small tidbits. www.facebook.com/Bitsouttheback & on Instagram at bits_out_the_back Have a great one everyone. Seed saving clips, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcWprMIwYYg9fzwufeT3O8SnYer7oFMS Propagation clips, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcWprMIwYYgrkh5fvztf7uHp4-W2-PTJ

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do you sell your seeds? or trade? Bill from USA :)

wonderful! Thank you

Thanks, Rob! I just got back into gardening after living in the mountains for twenty years and i can finally grow tomatoes again! I stumbled across a lot of information as I got back into the game, the most relevant of which was learning about heirloom tomatoes. I only had a few plants come up from some seed packs i bought, so I went to my local nursery and randomly bought "mortgage buster" tomato plants, not knowing any different. I noticed how unusual the fruit looked, so i learned about what heirloom tomatoes are from You Tube. As you can imagine, I was pleasantly surprised to have the most delicious tomatoes I have ever tasted. I am now spoiled and have a hard time eating 'regular' tomatoes. Long story short (too late) your video was the best at showing me a simple way to get seeds from my beautiful plants for next year.

Hi Rob after they got dried can i plant them right away or i still need to do the germination.. I wanted to try to plant tomato but im always hesistant since i'm in Qatar and the weather is really bad during this time.. Hoping to hear some tips from you.. Regards,
Raquel

I'm trying this ill tell you how it goes

What an amazing tomato plant!

I saved some seeds from a few tomatoes using the fermenting method but most of the seeds appear to have started sprouting. The sprout isn't very big, just a little tiny nub starting to come out from the seed. Do you think the seed is still viable or can it no longer be stored and grown next season?

trying this method.. :)

Awesome! So helpful for a newbie like me. Cheers!

Great tips!

You're awesome! Very informative video and very nicely filmed. Good job!

Great explanation of tomato seed fermentation Rob! I give this video a green tomato thumbs up!

Great tomato seed saving video, thanks! Short, and to the point! Love it!

Did you just use tap water Rob? If not do you think using tap water is an issue due to chlorine?

Thanks for the tomato saving tips mate!

I just saved seeds from the tomatoes you sent keyplayr61. The fruit was delicious. Thanks for sharing them. We are about to get an asparagus bed started for next spring, do you have any tips for growing from the rhizomes or seeds? Thanks

I remember seeing a tomato seed saving video of yours quite a while back. Always nice to have a refresher :-)

very nice video

Thanks RobBob

I had no idea it was this easy! Way better than using a teaspoon!

Can you do strawberries in a similar way? (I tried the "skin them and leave in the sun" method with no success).