Get your own tomato seeds
Did you discover a very special and tasty tomato? And would you like to enjoy the same one in your garden next summer? Then you are exactly right on this page. We explain, how you get tomato seeds the best way. What you need is just a beautiful, ripe and strong tomato.
The first step is to cut the tomato into two halves. Then rub the two halves against each other above a bowl, so that the seeds and the pulp will be loosened from the skin of the tomato. Now you have two options for further proceeding.
Pick the seeds from the pulp, put them on a kitchen paper and let them dry. If you plant these seeds in your garden, it might take some time before they begin to germ. The reason for this is the outer layer of the seeds which hinders quick germination. This layer needs to be removed by the plant itself before germination.
Another option is that you remove this layer which hinders germination. This can be done by putting the seeds with the pulp into a glass and fill it up with water. The glass should be placed at a warm place for three days. Please stir the liquid in the glass once a day. Be careful that you do not exceed the recommended time of three days, otherwise the seeds will begin to germ. After this fermentation process you sieve the liquid, put some fresh water into the glass and shake it carefully. This helps that the seeds get rid of the remaining pulp. The procedure should be repeated until the water stays clear. As the last step you put the clean seeds on a kitchen paper and let them dry. If you plant these seeds into soil, you will see that the germination process will occur promptly because there is no layer which hinders germination.
For storage, place the tomato seeds in separate glass jars with twist-off lids. It's important to label each jar if you have seeds from different tomato varieties. Store the jars in a dark and cool location, such as a pantry or cellar. This will help maintain the viability of the tomato seeds for approximately eight years, ensuring they remain capable of germinating when you're ready to use them.
