Resources Tagged: Seed Saving

71 items found (Showing 11 - 20) |

  1. Growing to Seed

    1990-01-01 The purpose of this booklet is to demonstrate that you can grow your seed in a small area for many levels of benefit. It attempts to enable you to answer the questions "How much seed and how many plants do I need?" and "How much of area will I need to devote to become seed self-reliant?" Knowing...
    Seeds Gardening Seed Saving Seed Harvesting

  2. Growing & Saving Vegetable Seeds

    1978-01-01 Each vegetable is discussed in detail. You'll know the problems and their solution, understand how to raise, harvest, and store the seeds.
    Vegetable Seeds Vegetable gardening Garden Vegetables Seed Storage Seed Saving Seed Harvesting

  3. Seed Saving Fundamentals Workshop

    This collection contains resourcesused in the ECHO AsiaSeed Saving Fundamentals Workshop Click here to see photos from events on 5 November 2021 and 28 January 2022
    Seed Saving Asia

  4. Seed Saving: Steps & Technologies

    Key Resource
    2010-06-01 Seeds naturally have a place in almost any endeavor having to do with agricultural development. Seeds of most food plants are small and, as such, are more easily transported and can be shipped longer distances than vegetative cuttings. For the farmer, seeds represent the promise of a continued...
    Seeds Seed Saving Seed Storage Seed Systems Seed Drying Seed Production Seed Germination Seed Selection Seed

  5. Vacuum-Sealing Options for Storing Seeds

    Key Resource
    2019-01-07 Two broad categories of seeds exist, referred to as recalcitrant and orthodox. The former must be kept moist and planted soon after they are collected; large-seeded fruits such as mango and avocado are typical examples. The second type of seeds are discussed in this document. Orthodox seeds are...
    Seed Storage Vacuum Sealing Seed Saving Seed Bank Stored seed pests

  6. Seed Drying Cabinet

    Key Resource
    2002-01-01 Seed storage is often a problem in the tropics. However, if seeds can be properly dried, they will remain viable for a longer period of time. The seed drying cabinet described here can help improve the viability of seeds in storage. What's Inside: Introduction Description Diagram Observations
    Appropriate Techno... Seed Seed Saving Seed Drying

  7. Low Oxygen Methods for Insect Control in Seeds

    2020-01-27 This article summarizes several methods with which I have experimented to control various types of weevils in stored seed. Seed containers can range in size from small jars to barrels/drums, but must be airtight for these techniques to work. The techniques are relevant for seeds being stored for...
    Pest Control Seed Storage Seed Saving Seed technology Seed Treatment Stored seed pests Seed Systems

  8. ECHO Asia Seed Saving & Banking Workshop

    2020-03-30 UPDATE AS OF 11 March: Due to the on-going travel restrictions from the COVID-19 Coronavirus, we have decided to postpone this event. We are sorry to anyone who has made plans to attend. Please check back soon as we plan to reschedule this training. Come join us on March 30- April 1st (3days, 2...
    Seed Saving Asia

  9. Teaching Seed Saving to Diverse Audiences

    2019-10-04 How do you teach and equip an audience ofrural farmers, development workers, or seasoned professors, or all threeaudiences at the same time about saving seeds? Come learn and share tips and tools in training diverse audiencesabout the basics of seed saving and seed banking.
    Seed Saving Asia

  10. Seed Saving Practices and Tips

    2019-10-04 In this workshop, the Global Seed Savers Philippines team will cover basic seed saving practices and tips. Some local ways of saving seeds will also be touched upon.
    Seed Saving Asia