Growing the Ozarks
Every third Wednesday of the month, 9:45am
Hosted by Kelly McGowan
Love gardening? Curious about the natural world? Growing the Ozarks is your monthly dose of science-based gardening and nature insights every third Wednesday of the month at 9:45 am. Host Kelly McGowan with the MU Extension chats with local Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists about everything from expert tips for thriving Ozarks gardens to discovering the region's unique ecosystems.
Learn More: https://www.ksmu.org/show/growing-the-ozarks
Saving vegetable seeds for next year's garden
Wed Aug 20
In this episode, Kelly speaks with Ed Kucab, president of the Christian County Master Gardeners, about how to save vegetable and fruit seeds.
Saving seeds from plants like vegetables, fruit, and even flowers can help save money and preserve unique plant qualities, and make it easy to pass on heirloom plants to others.
But which plants should be used for saving seeds? Seeds from plants that have performed well during the hot, dry part of summer make good candidates.
Hybrid vs. heirlooms:Heirlooms are preferred for seed-saving purposes. Hybrid seeds may not be true to the parent plant.
Cleaning and storage: Remove debris from seeds and allow them to dry. Store them in paper envelopes and in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration works for most seeds, but monitor moisture on a regular basis.