Wet Seed Cleaning:
• Seeds can be removed from fruit by cutting the fruit open and scooping out the seeds or by using a “Wet Vegetable Seed Separator” for tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. (See Equipment section).
• After seeds are removed, some species (tomatoes, for example) can benefit from a fermentation process.
o Fermentation Process: Place seeds (covered with pulp/gel) into a container and cover seeds with an equal amount of water for approximately 2 days. You should stir this mix at least twice a day.
• Once the fermentation process is finished (there will be a pungent odor and layer of mold growing on the top of the bucket), seeds should be rinsed thoroughly. Strainers and fryer baskets come in handy during this step.
• After seeds are rinsed, they can be dipped in a 20% Clorox solution (this process protects the seed from Tobacco Mosaic Virus) and then rinsed again with clean water to protect the seeds against certain viruses.
o The seeds only need to be dipped for enough time to ensure that all the seeds have contacted the bleach solution.
• Once seeds are treated, they should be dried completely prior to storing.
Wet Seed Cleaning:• Seeds can be removed from fruit by cutting the fruit open and scooping out the seeds or by using a “Wet Vegetable Seed Separator” for tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. (See Equipment section).• After seeds are removed, some species (tomatoes, for example) can benefit from a fermentation process.o Fermentation Process: Place seeds (covered with pulp/gel) into a container and cover seeds with an equal amount of water for approximately 2 days. You should stir this mix at least twice a day.• Once the fermentation process is finished (there will be a pungent odor and layer of mold growing on the top of the bucket), seeds should be rinsed thoroughly. Strainers and fryer baskets come in handy during this step.• After seeds are rinsed, they can be dipped in a 20% Clorox solution (this process protects the seed from Tobacco Mosaic Virus) and then rinsed again with clean water to protect the seeds against certain viruses.o The seeds only need to be dipped for enough time to ensure that all the seeds have contacted the bleach solution.• Once seeds are treated, they should be dried completely prior to storing.
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