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====== Seed Saving ====== | ====== Seed Saving ====== | ||
//Save seed each year, enough to replant next year - and share surplus with friends.// | //Save seed each year, enough to replant next year - and share surplus with friends.// | ||
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+ | Download printable template, keep the small label box facing you whilst folding. | ||
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===== General ===== | ===== General ===== | ||
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* Store in cool, dry and dark places | * Store in cool, dry and dark places | ||
* Storage in paper is preferable, to prevent mould growth if excess water is present | * Storage in paper is preferable, to prevent mould growth if excess water is present | ||
- | * Beware of insects such as weeviles | + | * Beware of insects such as weevils |
* Maintain your collection, year after year, to refresh the seeds and maintain viability | * Maintain your collection, year after year, to refresh the seeds and maintain viability | ||
* Share seeds with friends and neighbours to maintain local availability | * Share seeds with friends and neighbours to maintain local availability | ||
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* Variety | * Variety | ||
* Comments | * Comments | ||
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+ | ==== Storage ==== | ||
+ | Storage should be in a cool, dry and dark place. Beware of some seeds that may harbour pests and insects that could eat the seeds, such as weevils. | ||
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+ | ==== Seed saving envelope ==== | ||
+ | Envelope that can be made from scrap paper | ||
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+ | | Start off with a square | {{: | ||
+ | | Start off with a square | {{: | ||
+ | | Fold square in half | {{: | ||
+ | | Fold half of the half | {{: | ||
+ | | Fold half of the half | {{: | ||
+ | | Turn corners over | {{: | ||
+ | | Turn ends over | {{: | ||
+ | | Turn ends over | {{: | ||
+ | | Make a triangle | {{: | ||
+ | | Make a triangle | {{: | ||
+ | | Flatten | {{: | ||
+ | | Tuck under | {{: | ||
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