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12-08-2007, 11:11 AM
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Saving seeds?
Hi all! This is my first time posting to this forum but I'm enjoying reading the threads. I have a small vegetable garden in which i grew butternut squashes this year. I saved the seeds as they were so delicious but really don't know what to do with them. When do I start them next year? And does anyone have storage tips? Thanks!
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12-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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Hey beezie,
I have heard that it's difficult to save squash seeds due to their tendency to cross varieties without controlled pollination. But, if you're going to give it a try come back and let us know how it goes! Basically, you would remove the seeds from the flesh and dry them out at room temperature. Label your seeds and keep them in cool, dry place until you're ready to use them. They can last quite a while kept like this - probably 3 or 4 years. You can plant them in the ground in the spring once there is no more danger of frost. Or you can start them indoors in a pot a few weeks before this time and then transfer them outside once it's warm enough. I love butternut squash - yum.... Check out our page on squash: All about Squash Last edited by lspichkin; 12-09-2007 at 09:48 PM. |
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12-10-2007, 04:43 PM
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Green Gardener
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Saving Seeds
Thank you! That is helpful. I've dried them out and am storing in a zip lock. Will plant in spring and let you know what happens. Exciting.
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01-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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l would also recomend drying them. let us know next time you plant them how its goes
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01-14-2008, 05:25 PM
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Green Gardener
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Location: Northeastern US
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I'd store them in a paper envelope
 Plastic can hold in residual moisture from the seeds and can lead to mold  Store the envelope in a cool dry, darkish place  |
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01-17-2008, 06:44 AM
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Green Gardener
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Willmar, Mn
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I agree with SugaredViolet, if you keep them in a breathable container (such as an envelope), you shouldn't have an issue.
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07-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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I know I'm chiming in late, but I'm new to the forum. I was just wondering if you had planted your squash seeds this year and how did they do?
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