Bad Way to Save Seeds?

[barkeater]

I just finished my first test germination of 2 batches of Ramapo seeds:

Batch 1 - After 16 days, 1/20 germinated (on day 12).

Batch 2 - After 3 days, 2/20; 4 days, 16/20; 5 days, 19/20.

Batch 1 was saved from October tomatoes picked mature green and ripened to red inside.

Batch 2 was saved from September tomatoes picked half-ripe and ripened to red inside.

What a difference! Live and learn