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+ | //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 ===== | ||
+ | This is a general notice on how to save seeds, for specifics, refer to each individual plants information sheet where specific seed saving | ||
+ | * Open pollinated crops can cross pollinate and pollute or alter the variety of your crop. Maintain appropriate clearances between open pollinated crops of the same species. | ||
+ | * Choose disease free specimens for saving to avoid contamination | ||
+ | * Store in cool, dry and dark places | ||
+ | * Storage in paper is preferable, to prevent mould growth if excess water is present | ||
+ | * Beware of insects such as weevils that can eat stored seed and destroy your collection | ||
+ | * Maintain your collection, year after year, to refresh the seeds and maintain viability | ||
+ | * Share seeds with friends and neighbours to maintain local availability | ||
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+ | ==== Labelling ==== | ||
+ | * Month - Year | ||
+ | * Common name | ||
+ | * Variety | ||
+ | * 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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