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| Executive | News Tips on seed sowing A light, porous sandy soil is best. Very good results can be obtained by sowing in fine vermiculite (either all vermiculite or an inch on top of the soil) also in finely ground sphagnum moss. Most seeds germinate best in a temperature of 65-75 F. Before planting see that the soil is moist, and after seeding water thoroughly with a fine spray. Do not let the soil dry out. Some seeds will germinate in a week or less, while others may take two or three weeks to appear. More on seeds Save the seeds from your non-hybrid beans, peas, tomatoes or lettuce. Keep records of variety names, date of planting, days to maturity, yield, taste, etc. Save seed from healthy, vigorous plants which show desirable characteristics. Bean and pea pods should be allowed to mature on the vine. Harvest them when the leaves turn brown, shell them and let them dry in a warm, dry place with good air circulation. Choose perfect tomatoes and let them get slightly overripe on the vine. Cut in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp into an open container. Set in a warm place until the pulp starts to ferment. When it is quite mouldy, empty into a strainer and wash away the mouldy pulp with running water. Place seeds on a paper towel and let them dry. From:
Nature Canada, Spring 1995 issue
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