Can anyone give good information about saving seeds. I have a lot from last years crop that I would like to save for this years planting. Most of the time I leave the fruit dry naturally intact, then tear it apart after it's brittle. It leaves me wondering if this is the best way to save the seeds. Sometimes I cut the pepper open and take the seeds out, leaving them dry in a strainer or screen. Also, how long do I have to wait until I can plant the seed(s). Do I have to wait for the seeds to dry to plant. For example, this weekend I bought a few Pasilla's from the local market. Very large and good form. This years planting season is coming soon and I would like to try planting. Do I have to wait for them to dry OR can I pop them into the ground, using the normal 1/4 depth? Are there any benefits to planting while they are still "fresh" and "moist". It seems that since they don't need re-hydrated they may sprout sooner. Any thoughts?