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00:00Save your tomato seeds for next year, foolproof method.

00:05Choose the right tomatoes.

00:07The first step in saving tomato seeds is selecting the right tomatoes

00:11and choosing heirloom or open pollinated varieties that produce seeds true to type,

00:16ensuring vigorous, ripe, disease-free fruits leading to strong, healthy plants for next year.

00:21Ferment the seeds.

00:23Once you've selected your tomatoes, the next step is to extract and ferment the seeds by cutting the tomato,

00:28scooping the seeds into a container and covering them with water,

00:31then stirring daily and allowing the seeds to settle.

00:34Clean and rinse the seeds.

00:36After fermentation, clean the seeds by pouring off the liquid and debris

00:40and rinse them repeatedly with fresh water until they feel firm,

00:44then dry them on a paper towel, stirring occasionally for even drying while avoiding direct sunlight.

00:49Dry the seeds thoroughly.

00:52Drying seeds thoroughly prevents mold and rot,

00:55so spread them on a clean, warm surface with good airflow while avoiding direct sun.

01:00And let them dry for days to a week, depending on humidity.

01:03Fully dried seeds will snap, ensuring they're ready for storage.

01:08Store the seeds properly.

01:10Storing your tomato seeds correctly is just as important as drying them.

01:14So transfer the dry seeds into labeled containers with the variety and date

01:18to aid efficient management and ensure their viability for planting.

01:22Test seed viability.

01:24Before planting your saved seeds next spring,

01:26it's wise to test their viability to ensure germination.

01:29Check after a week in a warm spot like on a refrigerator.

01:33Testing saves time, ensuring strong, healthy seedlings.

01:36Saving tomato seeds.

01:38Saving tomato seeds is a smart and rewarding way to preserve your favorite tomato varieties.

01:43It ensures healthy, viable seeds for spring planting, saves money,

01:47and helps you grow plants best suited to your unique garden conditions.

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