Saving Russian Blue potato seeds

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http://www.durgan.org/URL/?OVNFL 19 August 2009. Saving Russian Blue potato seeds.

Seed saving procedure is the same as for tomato seeds. The seeds are removed from the pods and placed in a container with some water, kept at about 20 degrees C, until fermentation starts. The water is changed periodically until the seed gel coating has been removed. The seeds are then dried thoroughly and stored.

When appropriate the seeds are planted in pots or a small plot and the resulting tubers formed are then planted for the main potato crop. Apparently the seeds will not produce potatoes the same as when planting the tuber, which are effectively clones.

The best type grown is then selected for future propagation. This is how new strains are produced.

This is my first attempt of this procedure.

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http://www.durgan.org/URL/?NZBUS 22 August 2009 Processing Russian Blue Potato Seeds
Seeds have fermented somewhat, and they were rinsed with water , placed on a paper towel, and then on wax paper to dry. The main issue is to prevent clumping. The seeds will be allowed to thoroughly dry, then stored for growth in the future.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?VQCPT Summary: Saving Russian Blue Potato Seeds.