Getting Started with Seed Saving

New to seed saving? Not quite sure where to start? Check out one of these recommended books or resources to learn how to preserve your seeds for next year's growing season.

Updated May 19, 2023
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The complete guide to saving seeds : 322 vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, trees, and shrubs
Gough, Robert E.
Paper Book
Enjoy your favorite varieties of garden plants year after year with this comprehensive guide to gathering, preparing, and planting seeds. Authors Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough provide simple instructions that clearly explain the whole process, from basic plant biology to proper seed storage...
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/home-garden-landscape

OSU Extension Services provides research-based information for backyard gardeners and green industry professionals, including regional specific information. Find educational resources and classes, as well as information on becoming a Master Gardener.

Plant propagation A to Z : growing plants for free
Bryant, Geoff.
Paper Book
In Plant Propagation A to Z, over 500 photographs illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. More than 1,000 garden plants are covered in the extensive tables, detailing the specific propagation techniques to use -- seed, cutting or division --...
http://www.richmondgrowsseeds.org/seed-saving.html

The Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library is an excellent educational resource for learning about saving seeds and organic gardening.

Seed to seed : seed saving and growing techniques for vegetable gardeners
Ashworth, Suzanne.
Paper Book
Seed to Seed is a complete seed-saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different vegetables. This book contains detailed information about each vegetable, including its botanical classification, flower structure and means of pollination, required population...
Starting seeds : how to grow healthy, productive vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed
Ellis, Barbara W.
Paper Book
Get a jump on the gardening season! In this Storey BASICS® guide, Barbara Ellis provides the basic information that you need to start a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed. Ellis shares simple, proven techniques for sowing seeds, managing indoor plants, and creating proper...

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