Tomato seeds

 This was my week to start my tomatoes, indoors.

One variety I started was brandywine, which I'm pretty certain is not a
hybrid.  Since the packet contained very few seeds, I started thinking
that perhaps I could harvest some seeds this year, and save money and
have more plants next year.  I know tomato seeds seem to pass through
the digestive tract and survive,  but I'd rather find a more pleasant
way to get the seeds.

So what are the steps to harvest tomato seeds, assuming I'm willing to
sacrifice one or two of these fruits.

 

Simply scoop some seeds from the tomatoes before eating them.

 

 i run mine through my tortoises... they enjoy a treat of tomato gel
& i get prefertilized seeds (actually i pick the sprouted seedings
out of the soil in the tortoise pens. no need to handle the
droppings).
 otherwise, yes, fermentation of the gel helps, but it's not
necessary. i've just dried seeds & grown them the next year.
lee

 
Brandywine is a heritage type.

My local tomato guru uses the following method. When selecting blooms
for propation, put a gauze bag over top of the flowers so they do not
cross pollinate with other varieties. They can be pollinated by
lightly shaking the flower. When the tomato is ripe (post-gauze bag),
squeeze the seeds out into a bowl, add some water and allow the bowl
to sit in a warm place so fermentation occurs.  When a skin has
developed over the top of the seeds, remove it and you will be able to
drain the seeds out on a coffee filter, where they should sit until
dry and you can bag them.  Note, tomato seeds can remain viable for 10
years if stored properly in cool, dark conditions.

Personally I prefer buying my tomato seeds.
Dora

 
  All I do is take a good one by eye and more important taste.  Squeeze
some seeds on to a paper towel and and let them air dry.  Later on clean
them up a little,  label  and store.  The do is becoming did as my sun
light is not  great at my house.  I gardened over my dad's next door for  
over 50 years . But things change.

  Bill whose sunlight is increasing sadly due to some Oak rust disease.

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA

Not all who wander are lost.
 - J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)