Make sure the Seeds are Dry.
Keep seeds in a Cool, Dark Place (refrigerator is fine)
Use a silicon packet to absorb any moisture
ALWAYS properly LABEL your seeds
If you are saving seeds from your own plants be sure to use seeds from HEALTHY PLANTS !
The WET SEED PROBLEM - Tomatoes, Cucumbers for example. Remove as much pulp as possible. Soak in water 2-3 days to remove the Gell coating. Rinse, DRY throughly, store.
WHEN TO GATHER THE SEEDS FROM YOUR PLANTS
Beans and Peas - allow pods to turn brown and brittle.on the plant. Be sure the dried seeds “rattle” inside the pod.
Tomatoes - harvest when FULLY RIPE
Peppers - wait till the peppers reach FULL COLOR
Squash - Cucumber - Leave on the vine till the skin is hard and yellow.