807: Seeds, Are They Dead or Alive? – A Seed Chat

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A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – Don’t throw away seeds collected for years. Do a germ test. Germination testing is a vital step to ensure seed viability before planting. We will talk about the process and show you how to determine the ratio of successful germination. Then you can plant the germinated seeds right into the ground. Learning how to germ test empowers growers with crucial insights into seed quality, helping you make informed decisions on seed selection and planting strategies.

805: Jennifer Jewell on the Personal, Ecological and Cultural Significance of Seeds

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We chat with Jennifer Jewell on her journey discovering the significance of seeds. She shared “that my tiny life will end and I will have spent a lot of hot air talking to gardeners, but the seeds are gonna survive. Like we’ve messed up a lot, but the seeds are still there. And the incredible number of seed keeping humans on the ground everywhere, they are doing great work.”

778: Get Saving Those Seeds, It’s Easier Than You Think – A Rosie Replay

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A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. Join Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson as they chat about the 5 easiest seeds to save. The first one discussed is how to save tomatoes. Plus they share about their yearly event called the GreatAmericanSeedUp.org that is the biggest seed saving bazaar in the country. There is nothing else like it!

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Seed Chat: Harvesting and Storing Your Seeds

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Our mantra is cool, dark and dry when storing your seeds. Getting to the “storing” part however is the challenge. Making sure you harvest your crops at optimal times with the right amount of dry down is critical. Not too difficult a task when you learn a few tricks. Once you do, you will never forget because the plants will remind you. This is one of the more rewarding parts of growing plants for seed because the bounty seems never ending. Come Chat with Us!