#learn this valuable garden skill - seed saving #tomato Seed saving is an important skill to learn to keep your food supply going for years to come. Start by choosing your favourite tomato and use a ripe or over ripe fruit. They will have a better guarantee of germination. If it’s not fully ripe, allow it to sit in the counter for a couple of days. Cut and scrape off the juice and seeds and use a jar or cup with an open lid, save the remaining parts for cooking. You want to get as much of the juice as possible, this will be use to ferment the seeds and separate it clean from the tomato flesh and seed coating. NO NEED TO ADD WATER in the jar, I’ve learned that by adding water, it will jump start the seeds to germinate during the fermentation process. I’ve had times when I have forgotten I was saving seeds and pass the 3 days mark, the seeds started to root. Now I just ferment the seeds in its own juice and this hasn’t been an issue yet. After 2-3 days, you’ll notice a strong smell or a white film on top. If you also notice mold on the top layer, you can remove it easily, the seeds aren’t affected by it. Rinse with water, remove any seeds and flesh that floats. Repeat until you have clear water. Good seeds will remain on the bottom. Use a strainer and lay the seeds on a flat container or parchment paper. Let it completely dry for 2-3 more days. The result should be nice clean seeds which you can store in an envelope in a cool dry location. If done properly, tomato seeds can store for 5 or more years which guarantees you years of tomato supply. #learning #gardening #gardening101 #gardeningtips #fbreels #tomatoes #fy - @plantedinthegarden