Fermenting seeds but lack juice - Page 2

Labradors2 · June 21, 2016

3M and Scotch tape. Thanks guys

Linda

Worth1 · June 21, 2016

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Originally Posted by Labradors2

3M and Scotch tape. Thanks guys

Linda

Except (Accept) has two C's not one and no X giving it a whole new meaning.

Now please tell me everyone pronounces them both the same and not just me.

I'm going back and changing it.
And dont forget use that trusty mineral oil to get the glue off.

Worth

Labradors2 · June 21, 2016

Gee Worth, I never even noticed any typo. I knew what you meant

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Of course I pronounce "accept" and "except" differently because I'm a Brit, and also because I don't live in Texas. I tried that once, but everyone kept asking me "where y'all from?" and I had a crisis of confidence.

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I learned what "sailing" fans are too, and they having nothing to do with sailing

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Sorry, this has nothing to do with fermenting....

Linda

MissS · June 21, 2016

I have used the OxyClean before. Just dissolve a teaspoon into 1 cup of warm water and allow the seeds to sit for 5-10 minutes. Place them in a strainer and rub with your fingers until all of the gel is gone.

The bleach method that Ted mentioned does remove the pathogens though.

jmsieglaff · July 13, 2016

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Thanks for this as well! Post #8 was also very helpful.

I've done the Oxiclean thing a couple times now, I can't see myself going back to fermenting! Easy and quick!

Gardeneer · July 14, 2016

Not enough juice ? Get juice from another juicy tomato. Just don't mix the seeds.
I also mix in some plain yogurt whey which has lactic acid. It can further speed up the process.

Gardeneer

JaxRmrJmr · July 14, 2016

The dollar store sells a pack of 24 plastic shot glasses for $1. That is what I have been using and I add a little water if needed. I set them on top of my frig for 4-5 days and they have always fermented ok.

I'll have to try the quick method of mechanically removing the gel.

MissS · July 14, 2016

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Originally Posted by jmsieglaff

I've done the Oxiclean thing a couple times now, I can't see myself going back to fermenting! Easy and quick!

Yes, it is easy and quick and also unproven against pathogens. I use it sometimes on seeds I intend for just my own use but if I am going to share the seeds, I always ferment them just to be safe.

jmsieglaff · July 14, 2016

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Originally Posted by MissS

Yes, it is easy and quick and also unproven against pathogens. I use it sometimes on seeds I intend for just my own use but if I am going to share the seeds, I always ferment them just to be safe.

In our climate, what pathogens on the outside of seeds are eliminated via fermentation?

MissS · July 14, 2016

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Originally Posted by jmsieglaff

In our climate, what pathogens on the outside of seeds are eliminated via fermentation?

That's a good question. I don't know, I just follow Carolyn's wonderful advise.

Rajun Gardener · July 14, 2016

If you do a quick 2 minute clorox soak on fermented seeds, will it help?

MissS · July 15, 2016

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If you do a quick 2 minute clorox soak on fermented seeds, will it help?

YES.

jmsieglaff · July 17, 2016

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Originally Posted by MissS

That's a good question. I don't know, I just follow Carolyn's wonderful advise.

Carolyn, or other experts. Any advice on fermentation vs. Oxiclean approach? Specifically related to seed surface pathogens? I'm getting about to ready to get into seed saving mode and I'm leaning toward the Oxiclean given the ease and speed, but I don't want to do that if there are good reasons not to.

jmsieglaff · July 20, 2016

Out of an abundance of caution I've got seeds fermenting. I read some of the links earlier in this thread that discuss TSP vs Oxiclean, but I'm still wondering what external pathogens are eliminated via fermentation that wouldn't be with Oxiclean. Any with solid information please share. The Oxiclean approach is very quick and easy but until I've got more info I'll continue with fermentation.

Thanks,
Justin

June 21, 2016	#19
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	I have used the OxyClean before. Just dissolve a teaspoon into 1 cup of warm water and allow the seeds to sit for 5-10 minutes. Place them in a strainer and rub with your fingers until all of the gel is gone. The bleach method that Ted mentioned does remove the pathogens though. __________________ ~ Patti ~

June 21, 2016	#16
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,896	3M and Scotch tape. Thanks guys Linda

July 14, 2016	#21
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,918	Not enough juice ? Get juice from another juicy tomato. Just don't mix the seeds. I also mix in some plain yogurt whey which has lactic acid. It can further speed up the process. Gardeneer

July 14, 2016	#22
JaxRmrJmr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jax, FL - 9A Posts: 172	The dollar store sells a pack of 24 plastic shot glasses for $1. That is what I have been using and I add a little water if needed. I set them on top of my frig for 4-5 days and they have always fermented ok. I'll have to try the quick method of mechanically removing the gel.

July 14, 2016	#26
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	If you do a quick 2 minute clorox soak on fermented seeds, will it help?

July 20, 2016	#29
jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	Out of an abundance of caution I've got seeds fermenting. I read some of the links earlier in this thread that discuss TSP vs Oxiclean, but I'm still wondering what external pathogens are eliminated via fermentation that wouldn't be with Oxiclean. Any with solid information please share. The Oxiclean approach is very quick and easy but until I've got more info I'll continue with fermentation. Thanks, Justin