Joseph's Tomato Experiments

joseph · December 4, 2016

When I harvest seeds for immediate replanting. I toss the fruits into a blender with a lot of water and turn it on high for about 30 seconds. Water to tomato ratio at least 6:1. The pulp floats. The seeds sink. I dump off the pulp, rinse the seeds a few times, and plant them. If there are more seeds than I want to plant I dry the excess ones on a plate or bowl. Germination is normal.

I am hoping that the fruits have seeds inside. I am further hoping that there are lots of them. I am hoping for exerted stigmas and open anther cones. One of the three known ancestors of this cross came from a family that does very well on frost/cold tests in my garden. One of the known ancestors is tied in first place for best tasting tomato family in my garden. The unknown ancestor attracted a pollinator and had enough pollen to share.

December 4, 2016	#11
joseph Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cache Valley, N/E of The Great Salt Lake Posts: 1,244	When I harvest seeds for immediate replanting. I toss the fruits into a blender with a lot of water and turn it on high for about 30 seconds. Water to tomato ratio at least 6:1. The pulp floats. The seeds sink. I dump off the pulp, rinse the seeds a few times, and plant them. If there are more seeds than I want to plant I dry the excess ones on a plate or bowl. Germination is normal. I am hoping that the fruits have seeds inside. I am further hoping that there are lots of them. I am hoping for exerted stigmas and open anther cones. One of the three known ancestors of this cross came from a family that does very well on frost/cold tests in my garden. One of the known ancestors is tied in first place for best tasting tomato family in my garden. The unknown ancestor attracted a pollinator and had enough pollen to share. Last edited by joseph; December 4, 2016 at 11:37 AM.