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What is the best seed saving book?

10 years ago

What do you think is the best book on seed saving?

I am looking for one that is quite thorough and detailed, but also
good for a beginner and includes clear pictures of the plants, the seed
pods, and the seeds.

I was considering "Seed to Seed" by Suzanne Ashworth, but read
reviews saying that most of the book is about the planting and growing
techniques rather than the seed saving.

I was also considering "The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322
Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs" by Robert
Gough...but saw lots of reviews saying that there are not enough
pictures to be helpful to a newbie.

Any suggestions for books that may be more like what I'm looking for?

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Comments (4)

Myka Watson
10 years ago
I really really like "breed your own vegetable varieties" by Carol Deepe. It gives a more complete understanding of seed saving/ breeding, and it's actually pretty inspiring.

It doesn't have a ton of pictures for every type of plant (it does have wonderful instructions for the main types though). I often end up pairing it with internet research when I'm hand pollinating something not covered specifically.
dale92539 Riverside Co SoCal
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Seed Manuals from USForestry Service site. Free Downloads

http://www.rngr.net/publications/seed-manuals
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linda_8a_westofdfw_tx
9 years ago
I am trying to choose between the same two books and want basically what you want. What did you finally get and would you recommend it?
digdirt2
9 years ago
Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth is the most frequently recommended. If you will go to the search bar here and type in 'book on seed saving' you will find many previous posts on the subject that include several recommendations.

Dave

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