Tomato Growing and Seed Saving Advice for Denman Residents

community · August 2023 · Denman Island

Maxine Rogers shared advice on growing various tomato varieties, seed saving techniques, and preservation methods including water-bath canning and dehydrating. She recommends planting open-pollinated varieties and preparing for possible future supply disruptions.

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“This year, I tried a new to me Roma tomato, Italian Stallion... To collect tomato seed for next year for you and your friends and family, make sure you are only working with open-pollinated varieties... To preserve tomatoes, I use the water-bath canning method...” — The Islands Grapevine – August 31st, 2023 (August 31st, 2023)

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