Can I Save Seeds from F1 Hybrids and Grow Them?
Hey everyone! I'm curious if anyone here has had success growing plants from F1 seed varieties that they've saved from their original plants. I've heard some mixed opinions…
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How to Save Bean Seeds in a Rainy Climate?
I'm trying to figure out the best way to save seeds, specifically for beans, in a rainy climate. I understand that beans should ideally be dried on the…
Will F1 Sunflower Seeds Affect My OP Varieties?
I have ten packets of sunflower seeds: three are F1 hybrids and the remaining seven are open-pollinated (OP). I'm curious if the genes from the F1s will affect…
Do I Really Need to Separate My Tomato Plants?
I'm brand new to gardening and recently got seeds for Sun Gold Cherry, Purple Cherokee, and Brandywine tomatoes. The seed packet says to "isolate from other tomatoes by…
Should I Save My Shishito Pepper Seeds or Buy New Ones?
I'm trying to decide between saving my own seeds from last year's shishito pepper plants or just buying new seeds online. I've heard that seeds purchased online usually…