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Winner of 2010 Garden Contest
Organics in December
Saving OP Tomato Seeds
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2010 Garden Contest Winner
 


This year we have had over 2500 pictures to choose from.  It was a difficult decision to make, as we had so many wonderful gardens from all of you. 
 
So the 2010  Winner is:
 
 Angie Poturalski.
 
Congratulations
 
for your gardening ability.
 
Organics will be available in December, 2010 
Watermelon-Moon and Stars Just a few of our Organic Seeds:
 

Artichoke Imperial Star

Arugula

Basil Aroma-Genovese Type

Bean Provider Snap

 
in addition to the above in demand varieties we will also have : Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chives, Corn, Cucumber, Dill Eggplant, Fennel, Kale, Lettuce, Marjoram-sweet, Onion, Okra, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radish, Sage, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes and Watermelon that are all well known varieties.  The Watermelon shown above is Moon and Stars.
How to Save Open Pollinated Tomato Seeds

Step One: To save Open Pollinated Tomato Seeds -make sure that the tomato is from a ripe and isolated tomato, cut the tomato in half and then squeeze the seeds, juice and pulp into a clear glass container. Wait 3-6 days until the top of the mixture is covered with a whitish mold. Scrape off the mold with a spoon- leaving the seeds.
Step Two: Add clean water to the seed,juice and pulp mixture and stir. At that time viable seeds will sink to the bottom and non-viable seeds will float. Remove the floating seeds and then pour the good seeds into a fine mesh strainer.
Step Three: Rinse the remaining good seeds many times until they are clean and all the pulp is removed. 
 Step Four:  At this time spread the clean seeds onto a paper plate or paper towel-doubled and allow to dry for 4-6 days. Stir the seeds on the paper to promote even drying. After the seeds are completely dry, store the seeds in small envelopes (like one of our empty seed packages). Then label and date.
New Wildflower Mixes
 We will be adding for the 2011 Season Many Wildflower Mixes for different areas. Will be available in January 2011.
 
Once again, Thank you for being such great customers, we really appreciate  talking with all of you and getting to know you.
 
Sincerely,
 Staff and Busch family at
 2B SEEDS. LLC