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January 29, 2015
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Gathering the seeds from an acorn squash that had been sitting on my counter for too long!

since I am not going to be cooking it I might as well save the seeds from within to be dried,  sprouted and planted

a beautiful cycle of life and renewal

tips on saving seeds from Farm Flavor:

http://farmflavor.com/saving-seeds/

Saving and Storing Pumpkin Seeds

  1. Cut the top off your pumpkin and scoop out all the pulp. A large spoon works well for this task.
  2. Separate the seeds from the pulp with your fingers, then place the seeds in a colander to rinse under cool water. Try to remove as much pulp as possible from each seed.
  3. Inspect the clean seeds carefully, and select the largest ones to save. Larger seeds will have a better chance of germinating and growing healthy vines.
  4. Spread the seeds on a layer of wax paper and allow to dry overnight. Pumpkin seeds are sticky, so wax paper works best for the initial drying period.
  5. Once the seeds are dry, line a baking sheet with paper towels. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer.
  6. Place the tray in a cool, dark place for at least one month. This allows the seeds to become completely dry.
  7. After one month, sort through the seeds and discard any with mold or mildew. Place the good seeds in an envelope. They can be stored in the envelope until next year’s planting.
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