Want to know how to harvest garden seeds for next year’s supply?
An expert broke down the most popular types, step by step.
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Theres something really magical about growingyour own garden.
All of those items have prominent seeds that are easily identifiable, she says.
Heres how to harvest seeds from some of the most common plants in your garden.
How to harvest garden seeds like a pro
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Flowers
Flower seeds are really easy to saveyou just have to wait until theyre done blooming.
Within about 2 to 3 weeks, theyll be dry and hollow.
Peppers
Once your peppers are fully ripe, bring them inside and cut them open to remove the seeds.
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Watermelon
Dont toss the seeds from your watermelon as youre eating the fruit.
Instead, save them for your garden.
Then, I place them in a storage container.
Store them in a jar or envelope until youre ready to plant them.
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Then, rinse them in a strainer; the gel around the seeds should just slide off.
After drying them out for a week, store them in a cool, dark, dry place.
Green beans
Harvesting green beans is simple.
One of the easiest methods of seed saving is letting them dry out on the plant naturally.
Put your fresh garden veggies to use with this healthy salad recipe:
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