BDN talks with Garland about saving tomato seeds
The Bangor Daily News talked with University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture specialist Kate Garland about why gardeners should save seeds from that perfect summer tomato. “Our food system would be less stable if we were just relying on one or two varieties because they won’t have the resilience when disease and other pressures come along,” said Garland. “It’s really important in our food system to have a lot of varieties. Saving seeds is an important way of contributing to that.” Garland also described the processes for harvesting, drying and storing the seeds to ensure success when planted.