Re: [CH] Seeds from Dehydrator
Paul Karpowicz (hondamedic@mediaone.net)
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:33:48 -0400
Hi Greg,
Quoting W. Virginia U. Extension Service:
Peppers: Select a mature pepper, preferably one that is completely red. Cut
the pepper open, scrape the seeds onto a plate, and let the seeds dry in a
nonhumid, shaded place, testing them occasionally until they break rather
than bend. Leave at room temperature until completely dry.
Other Seed Saving Sites Say Stop drying when they bend. Up to this point I
have used a window sill in south facing room, letting them completely dry
with good results.
Having received a dehydrator with temp control for birthday, I've looked
into drying seeds in it. Only reference to temp I've found is 105 degrees
max (sorry, didn't save site). Will post later as to success/failure. Please
let me know how you make out.
Paul
From: "Greg Cothron" <gregcothron@yahoo.com>
Subject: [CH] Seeds from Dehydrator
> First post from recent subscriber. I have been in the
> process of picking and dehydrating several peppers
> (Thai Hot, Pueblo, Turkish Cayenne, Long Red
> Slims)from my garden to make pepper flakes and chile
> powder. I have noticed that the seeds come out
> perfectly dry and appear similar to the seeds I
> purchased from pepperjoes.com and seeds that I have
> let dry out in the sun. I figured if I could use
> these there would be no reason to have to replenish my
> stock in these particular varieties and could purchase
> new types for next year, especially lemon pepper and
> datils.
>
> However, I became concerned that the exposure to heat
> from the dehydrator for such a long time might damage
> the seeds such that they would not germinate when
> planted. I guess the best thing I could do would be
> to plant a few and see if they come up, but if they
> do, could there be a fruit production problem?
> Thanks for the help.
> Will the Thrill