Can You Use Non-Fermented/Not Dried Seeds?

jcr1709 · March 25, 2011

Hi,

I have lots of great heirloom seeds properly fermented and dried, but I recently had access to some fresh "Kumato" tomatoes and from the same company, a "gourmey medley". They are all quite tasty and would love to start one plant of each using the seeds. Not sure exactly what varieties they really are.

I do plan, however, to start my seedlings tomorrow and thus these seeds are still in the tomatoes. Can you have success just using them out of the tomato. I know when tomato seeds from my vegetable prep in the kitchen make their way into the compost, often they will produce unintended plants.

I'm assuming the fermentation and drying is for long term storage and preservation. Looking forward to a great tomato season here in New England......(I even have a Dr. Carolyn's Cherry Tomato Seeds!!) :-) Thanks for any advice.

Jamie

March 25, 2011	#1
jcr1709 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middlefield, Connecticut Posts: 24	Can You Use Non-Fermented/Not Dried Seeds? Hi, I have lots of great heirloom seeds properly fermented and dried, but I recently had access to some fresh "Kumato" tomatoes and from the same company, a "gourmey medley". They are all quite tasty and would love to start one plant of each using the seeds. Not sure exactly what varieties they really are. I do plan, however, to start my seedlings tomorrow and thus these seeds are still in the tomatoes. Can you have success just using them out of the tomato. I know when tomato seeds from my vegetable prep in the kitchen make their way into the compost, often they will produce unintended plants. I'm assuming the fermentation and drying is for long term storage and preservation. Looking forward to a great tomato season here in New England......(I even have a Dr. Carolyn's Cherry Tomato Seeds!!) :-) Thanks for any advice. Jamie