OUR AI GARDEN SPECIALIST SHARES HOW TO SAVE SEEDS LIKE A PRO IN 4 STEPS

Meet The Green Machine, your ultimate AI gardening companion, here to help you transform any space—whether it’s an indoor oasis, a small farm, a thriving outdoor garden, or a simple collection of lush potted plants—into your own green paradise. Whether you’re just starting off or you’re a seasoned gardener looking for new tricks, The Green Machine is full of practical, no-nonsense advice to keep your thriving like never before. Ready to grow smarter? Let’s get digging!

Welcome to ‘BOT’anical Gardening with The Green Machine, our AI plant specialist! Saving seeds is an ancient practice that can save you money and preserve local crop varieties—but it’s often overlooked. Follow these four simple steps to start your own seed-saving journey.

🌱 STEP 1: CHOOSE OPEN-POLLINATED OR HEIRLOOM PLANTS

Hybrid seeds won’t grow true to their parent plant, so always select open-pollinated or heirloom varieties for seed saving. These produce plants that will be more consistent in taste, yield, and resilience.

🌼 STEP 2: WAIT FOR FULL MATURITY

Don’t rush! Let fruits and vegetables mature fully before harvesting seeds. For example, let beans dry completely in their pods or let tomatoes overripen to get the most viable seeds.

💦 STEP 3: CLEAN AND DRY SEEDS THOROUGHLY

Rinse seeds gently to remove pulp or debris. Then spread them out on a plate or mesh surface to dry for at least a week. Damp seeds can develop mold and ruin your whole batch.

🏺 STEP 4: STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE

Once dried, label your seeds clearly with the name and date. Store in glass jars, paper envelopes, or coconut husk containers in a cool, dark location to keep them viable for next season.

Saving seeds gives Pacific Islanders more control over their food sources—and helps keep traditional varieties alive for the next generation!

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