[RebelRidin]

Originally Posted by DonnaMarieNJ

Last year was the first time I saved seeds. I followed the rules, I think, but this year, the seeds are not germinating.

I remember last year that with some seeds the "scum" never developed. So, I waited. Maybe I waited too long?

What do you do with the seeds in the cup that do not ferment? Just skip to the next step? Start again?

TIA

Donna

I don't pay any attention to scum or fungus mats or any such thing. I use small clear drinking glasses, add seeds and pulp, some water and cover loosely with saran wrap. I swirl them once a day. I keep them indoors to ferment. After six to seven days the seeds will mostly sink to the bottom very easily after swirling. I rinse and clean using a fine mesh wire strainer and the sprayer at the kitchen sink. Dry on paper towels for a week and that's it.

No need to wait for a scum or fungus mat to form. So long as the gel sac is gone (mostly doesn't have to be perfect) and you don't forget and leave them too long (when I forget and leave an extra week they turn dark) you've done your job