News and Politics | April 09, 2008 | Comment on this video (8)

Saving Seeds

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Clifton Middleton explains how to save tomato seeds and in the process underscores the importance of seeds in procuring self-sufficiency and freedom
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  • billatoes
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      billatoes  

    • Hi Clifton, you are a terrific speaker and teacher sir. :-)

      I used the rinse well/paper towel technique, but the seeds stuck to the paper towel when dry, making it difficult to remove them. I'll try your technique next time!

    • 3 years ago
  • akgmol
  • twodee
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      twodee  

    • cute little story. excellent point made at the end. You could cut this down to about half and still get the message across. I would love to see CurrentTV pick this one!

    • 4 years ago
  • timedonkey
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      timedonkey  

    • The reason we let the tomatoe seeds soak and get all funky is to remove the guey coating from the seeds. That coating is what prevents the seeds from germinating inside the tomatoes. The process also allows you to separate the good seeds from the bad seeds, the good seeds sink and the bad ones float to the top and get poured off with the mold. The seeds end up cleaner and do not stick together as much. Never the less, just washing them enough will work but takes more time if you are doing very much ...

    • 4 years ago
  • patsarts
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      patsarts  

    • I just squeeze them out, rinse them, and dry them between layers of paper towels. I don't need the funky water or mess and they grow just fine!

    • 4 years ago
  • rabruna
  • ulla
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      ulla  

    • I think there is also a non-mouldy/non-water way of saving seeds. And I miss a bit of background about the F1 and heritage vegetables and GMO topic.
      But still nicely done.

    • 4 years ago
  • AnaMireles
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      AnaMireles  

    • This pod taught me something. I grow tomatoes every year, but I had no idea of the process to collect seeds and make them ready for for planting the next year. I also like the suggestion to involve the little ones. Nicely done!

    • 4 years ago
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