Saving Seeds

Saving seeds from your garden can help perpetuate the varieties you like, and save money in the process. Retired MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Dr. Lelia Kelly talks about the right time and conditions to harvest seeds for saving. She also shows how to separate the harvested seeds from the plant and how to prepare them for storage. She shows how she stores seeds to maximize their viability when they are planted in the spring.

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