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Dozens of pepper varietiescan be grown in the home garden.
Which Peppers Can You Save Seeds From?
When saving pepper seeds,open-pollinated,will produce new plants of the same variety.
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When Should You Collect Pepper Seeds?
Seeds should only be collected from mature peppers.
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Unripe fruit does not produce viable seeds.
The peppers should be mature but not overly ripe, diseased, or beginning to mold.
it’s possible for you to use a fine mesh or paper towel to catch the seeds.
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Safety Tip
If removing seeds fromhot peppers, protect your hands, eyes, and nose.
Wear eye protection, gloves, and a dust mask especially when harvesting seeds from fresh peppers.
Always label the container with the date and the jot down of pepper.
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Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry location or a freezer.
you’re able to do one of these tests to predict if the seeds are still good.
Remove the seeds and wash them well to remove any bits of pepper flesh.
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The seeds must be dried completely before storing or they will mold or sprout.
Saving Pepper Seeds.University of California Davis.
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