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Seed Saving Question

21 years ago

I am saving seeds from various varieties of peppers. I have noticed that some of the seeds turn brown within a very short period of time after removal from the fruit. I suspect the browning is similar to the turning of sugar in an apple upon exposure to air, but am not sure. Is the sugar/apple analogy correct or are the seeds damaged/infertile? Thank you for your help.

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debate
21 years ago
I would be concerned that your seeds are rotten. Pepper seeds are generally white when dried except for a couple of varieties that start off black.

When preserving the seeds make sure that the pods are extremely ripe before harvesting and that they are dried pretty quickly, then stored in a cool, dark, moisture free location.
ShagbarkR
Original Author
21 years ago
Thank you for your response. I will discard any off-colored seeds.
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