Most of those look good, did you crack open any? The flat ones will look like someone held them together with two fingers and they are usually smaller and lighter in color. Its good to look at seed quality every time you save seed. You could also complete a germination test. Count out 20 seeds and plant them in some potting mix, or just place them into a damp paper towel. Check on them after 5 to 7 days and count the number of seeds that sprouted. If you use potting soil keep it in warm enough conditions so the seeds can sprout. I’m glad you’re taking the time to check over the seeds. Its an important step for saving seeds.
The pile in that last picture was the good seeds. A lot of seeds are concave, or flat, or have a mound in the center but don’t fill the seed. I’ll probably do a germination test of the rejects just to see.
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Okay, sounds good.
I’ll have some seed to send in next month! I’ve already saved seed from 8 cucumbers, and there should be 4 or 5 more to go.
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Thank you, we need seeds!!!
Today’s “harvest,” so to speak. These are those that came easily off the vine. I think I have at least 4 more out there.
How many seeds were distributed last year?