Saving bean seeds
Last post 11-10-2009 8:40 AM by bogweevil. 4 replies.
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07/10/2009 07:49 AM
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- willowman
- Brittany, France
- 25 Oct 2007
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I have had a great crop of runner beans Lady Di', the freezer is full and l was hoping to save some seed for next year. I am leaving a lot on the plant until they dry off and then thinking of just putting them in a jam jar in a cool dark place. Can anyone advise differently?
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07/10/2009 08:42 AM
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- sue1002
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- 06 Sep 2005
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I've had a good crop from the same variety willowman What you are doing sounds about right but I put my saved seeds inside paper envelopes and those are then put inside an airtight container. If you are going to use a jam jar, I would make sure there's no moisture left trapped inside, you could put in those little silica gel sachets that are supplied in shoe boxes or handbags to make sure the seeds stay dry.
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07/10/2009 02:16 PM
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They take two months from flowering until viable ripe seed is released, so it si always best to mark up a few good pods in July to ensure the best quality seeds.
Boggy
Beware the bat-eared bogweevil
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10/10/2009 11:18 AM
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Rice grains act as a good dessicant if you don't have the silicon.
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11/10/2009 08:40 AM
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I don't think it does actually, but calcium chloride is sold at DIY stores for dehumidifiers and if you place some of that in a container that won't leak in your sealed seed box it will reduce moisture. As it turns to liquid as it absorbs water you have to be a little careful.
Boggy
Beware the bat-eared bogweevil
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