Next steps in seed saving
If you already have some experience of saving seed from vegetables you may be interested in our half-day 'Next steps in seed saving'Â course. We will focus on two types of seed with more complex requirements, those from annuals which easily cross-pollinate; and biennial crops which flower and set seed the year after sowing.
What we will cover:
- Pollination and isolation
- Selection of the most appropriate plants and seed
- Post-harvest ripening
- Over-wintering of biennials
- Drying seed and cleaning seed
- Storage and shelf-life
You’ll also enjoy a tour of the Heritage Seed Library growing area and will have the opportunity to ask our experts any questions. There will also be a variety of factsheets for you to take home and help get you started.
Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us for more information and to reserve a place. Alternatively, book a place or register your interest online.
This course is not suitable for children under the age of 16. Details of this course are subject to change.