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Nottingham, UK

Can anyone advise how to tell a good seed from a bad one when it comes to harvesting them?

Thanks

Pete

10/12/2011 5:33:18 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

If they are skinny and clear they are bad. Once Dry you bounce them on a table.

10/12/2011 1:27:57 PM

Massachusetts

and what happens if it bounces? good or bad? or the opposite and it does not bounce, good or bad? thanks just trying to understand the bounce ...... ps i tried it with tomato seeds and keep loosing them !lol scott......

10/12/2011 6:23:37 PM

Prince Edward, Ontario (glen.95@live.ca)

If you drop them on a wood table, and they make a low pitched sound, they are good, if they make a high pitched sound they are bad, hope this helps.

Glen

10/12/2011 9:12:58 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

ahhh, the ole bounce test? LOL Peace, Wayne
Ps...Dandy, this is a tried & ? method!!!! Take 3 that bounce & 3 that don't & do a test germination on the 6 of em!!!! Then, soonly tell us what bounces & germs!!! Marley...method was sorta intended for AG seeds...but, keep on boucin the mater seeds!!! LOL
PPS, I personally just krak em open and eat a couple or two!!! If there is somethin to eat, it's good to grow!!!! LOL !!! Peace, Wayne

10/12/2011 10:52:03 PM

Nottingham, UK

Thanks all

10/13/2011 11:13:51 AM