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Saving Tomato Seeds - Seed Saving for Next Year's Tomato Crop

By Marie Iannotti, About.com

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Fermentation is Complete

Saving Tomato Seed - Fermenting the Seed

What you eventually want to see is a layer of mold on top of your seeds & pulp. The process is done when bubbles start rising from the mixture or when the entire bowl is covered with mold. Don't leave the seeds fermenting past this stage or they may begin to germinate.

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